Biggest point to take away is most data is lacking real time specs and when even one piece of data is off, sqft, lot size, number or units, number of bed/baths, GLA, age of construction, new renovations and details you will "never" have clean data which hurts the NOI, ARV and possible BRRRR process.Leave it up to the experts like a Good Realtor who is seasoned in investment rentals and a Banker who offers multiple programs not just conventional and DSCR options. 

A lot of markets tend to see a late Jan / early Feb booking surge once people get past the holidays and start locking in spring + summer travel.Sometimes it’s not an algorithm shift as much as:• People finalizing tax refunds• Event calendars getting published• Conferences + university calendars locking in• Hosts adjusting pricing after slower Q4If the spike is across multiple future months, it’s usually demand release rather than a one-week algorithm tweak.Curious did you change pricing, minimum stays, or cancellation policy around Jan 25?

If the numbers don’t work on a cash basis, tax benefits just mask the problem for a while.When STRs are done correctly, they can produce strong cash flow, multiple exit paths, accelerated equity, and meaningful depreciation.

Hi BiggerPockets community My name is Jay Toluganti, and I’m a real estate investor and operator based in Florida, actively investing both locally and in a few Midwest and Northeast markets.I started my real estate journey a few years ago and have since built an operator-focused business across multiple strategies, including:📍 Vacant land acquisitions, primarily sourcing infill lots for home builders🏗️ Supporting builders with 185+ lot acquisitions, contributing to 1M+ sq ft of residential development🏠 Single-family rehabs & cosmetic flips💰 Working with private and self-directed IRA lenders on structured, asset-backed dealsMy background is in engineering and management (corporate roles in India and the U.S.), so I’m underwriting-driven and very systems-oriented.

I'm always skeptical of the free services, as I've said multiple times here.

This is critical to do early on, especially if you want to scale to multiple flips/rental purchases per year.

I transitioned into the corporate world longer than intended, but I’m now fully re-engaged in real estate investing.In 2024, I acquired an Airbnb property that has achieved near-100% occupancy, reaffirming my focus on active property operations.

If you are selling multiple properties at once, especially as a package, I would ask each agent you interview about a lower fee, given the situation.

In addition you can consolidate multiple properties into 1 - I personally like this idea - one roof, one HVAC system etc. 

There’s been a noticeable increase in listings that sit, get withdrawn, or expire, which has created opportunities to re-engage sellers with better pricing or terms.Georgia’s landlord-friendly environment helps... insurance, taxes, and property condition matter a lot more now than they did a few years ago.Property management is a big differentiator here.