Platforms like Upwork or OnlineJobs.ph are common, but the key is training and monitoring quality.For follow-up, I’ve seen a simple 1-3-7-30 day sequence work well, then pushing long-term leads into monthly touches.On CRMs, REsimpli and Podio are popular, but the best one depends on how big your lists are and how automated you want your follow-up to be.I’ll DM you and share what I’ve seen work with larger campaign

Get a property management system that is API connected (software connected) to both Airbnb and VRBO (and Google Vacation, booking.com, etc)That will become the mitochondria of the business. any update you make in the PMS will reflect in your listing for the other platforms (channel manager).Each of the booking platforms have different fees collected so you'll adjust the management fee in the system so that you get a similar payout.I use JURNY, a little known system that's I've used for 2 years to manage nearly 20 properties. but I love it because it connects to Autohost so I get automated leases sent out for signature (yes, even on Airbnb and VRBO) along with ID collection, SELFIE, credit card deposit and then the AI tool kicks in and detects for fraud. 

Fiverr and a quick description of what you want that you can copy/paste each time, if you don't want to do it yourself.I tried to find an automated option as well but was never able to. 

This structure works for me because:We rely on automation + specialization instead of bloated teams. 

That decision may also shape how you set up your banking/automation.

The bank letter of credit is a powerful instrument when it comes to guaranteed payment.

Massive scale through automation is required to be profitable.I've read that avian flu is crushing poultry farmers, partly because farmers are required to destroy their entire flock of potentially exposed birds if one gets the flu.

"Thoren, you’re spot on — automation is quickly moving from ‘nice to have’ to table stakes in real estate.

You can do automated searches in May locales for vacant land by square footage; a say 20,000 square foot parcel is more likely to be an infill situation than a 200,000 sq ft lot.  

.✅ YouTube channels like Robuilt and Airbnb Automated – Practical, step-by-step tips from experienced hosts.✅ Books like The Airbnb Expert’s Playbook – A great intro to hosting fundamentals.✅ Online communities (Facebook groups, Reddit’s r/Airbnb) – Learn from real hosts sharing what works and what doesn’t.Focus first on guest experience, pricing strategy, and local regulations—those are the pillars of a successful STR business.I can also share my top 5 beginner mistakes to avoid if you’d like—just let me know!