I have been talking with a few other real estate investors, some suggest to create a website to funnel potential tenants, setting up an automation phone line, and a callers list for screened tenants.currently have two rental properties.

Been looking into building out an IDX lead generation website and I stumbled upon software called Mashvisor, it claims to integrate into your IDX website and calculate Cap Rates / Cash Outlay, Etc etc.

Has anyone used Shopify to build their own STR property website?

Hey BP,Looking for some great websites to use to gather information on different markets, especially OOS investing...One of my personal favorites is "City-data.com", which was also suggested to me by a fellow BP investor!

Homeowner should have an adequate policy and you can use additional damage protection from services like Safely and Waivo.Yes, security deposits are normal for MTRs and highly recommended. 

Since you're not performing the work, ensure the contractor has adequate coverage.

That means it was never adequate for this house, as the heat strips are only there if and when the heat pump cant work if its too cold outside, but not to run all the time.

SEO is a commitment did your not dedicated to that type of marketing use a basic website.  

If you're a newbie working on a big project and don't have a lot of time to commit to it - it probably makes more sense to pay a GC to source materials and labor.If you're seasoned and have a good idea of what is needed / can adequately qualify subs then go for it.Another thing to consider - do you have trusted boots on the ground that can keep an eye on the project for you?

Even more importantly, is is positioned to be the top sector for the next 10+ years, thanks to the retiring baby boomer population and the lack of adequate new facility development.