I was using Cozy and it was super simple and easy to navigate.  

Years ago, I had devoted my time to learning Cozy, and depending on it... eventually it phased-out, leaving me to start from scratch again.Hope this helpsGeorge

In a rental setting, I think guests are more focused on cozy vibes and a nice photo spot than whether it’s truly wood-burning.

My background is in senior living, where I’ve been working on building cozy homes for older adults—think 10–20 residents in a house instead of the 200-bed big-box model.

String Light and Fire Pit ShotWhy it works: Creates a cozy, inviting vibe.How to nail it: Shoot during twilight with props like chairs, blankets, or a fire roaring.Example: This listing5.

Although (at least so far) it has been confined to those deals that have been underwritten very aggressively .

These professionals are often in direct contact with property owners and can recommend your services when opportunities arise.So, you’ll also need to cozy up to the professionals.

The real differences are in pricing models, customer support, and how easy the features are to use.Well-established options mentioned for over a decade on BP:Appfolio (2004): Now focused mainly on large property managers.Rentec Direct (2007): Supports both landlords and property managers.RealPage (Propertyware & Buildium): Buildium has been popular with independent landlords.Low-cost and newer options: RentRedi, Stessa, Avail, Innago, Apartments.com (formerly Cozy), Rentvine and TenantCloud.Almost all platforms offer the core features you need.

That sum is not enough for a conventional loan so I would be confined to an FHA loan and deal with the PMI and higher interest rates if I decided to buy next year.

A lot of out-of-state landlords use online rent collection platforms like Cozy, Buildium, or RentRedi.