Quote from @James McGovern: Agents likely would rather answer the same questions repeatedly than to take on this type of expenseThanks so much for your input — really appreciate the honesty.Totally understand that some agents might prefer answering questions directly rather than taking on another monthly expense.That said, the idea here isn’t just to avoid conversations — it’s to avoid paying for bad leads in the first place, especially on platforms like Zillow where the same lead might be passed to 5 different agents.This tool is more about filtering noise and saving time, not replacing the human connection when it counts.But I get it — every workflow is different.

Platforms like that can be a game-changer if they’re legit—especially compared to grinding through PropStream lists and cold calling all day.

Here’s the thing—there’s so much noise out there about what works, but I’m looking for cold, hard stats and real experiences.

Cleaning fees, supplies, OTA payouts, dynamic pricing, and multiple platforms all create noise if you do not have a system.Here is what I recommend:QuickBooks Online Plus or AdvancedThis allows you to track income and expenses by property using the Class feature.

Always curious what the final straw is for people who decide STR isn’t worth the grind — there’s so much to learn from the “never again” moments! 

Learn by osmosis.Books and podcasts are great, but direct exposure to how someone else runs their business is invaluable.There’s a lot of noise out there.Sometimes what new investors really need is less content and more clarity.Hope this helps someone else who's feeling stuck in the study phase.Keep going. 

Are there certain things you look for in listings or ways you filter through the noise? 

I don't have specific names but there are a number of products to address small in places like Lowes or Home depot. i know Coffee grinds can help with oil smells. 

And often times, it takes these groups over a decade of grinding before they raise "big money". 

But if you’ve untangled stuck equity or complex deeds before, let’s talk—I’ll make the grind worthwhile.