But this isn't a broad-based recovery—it's a selective one.Investors are betting on data centers, opportunistic strategies, and markets where supply-demand dynamics are finally turning favorable.

Suburban development (Frisco, Allen, Dallas central cores) offers immense opportunity, but flipping and STRs demand careful navigation of local regulation and competition.STR potential is vast given tourism, entertainment, tech influx, and well-defined submarkets.Flips require precision timing and strong local comps—especially where mega developments create localized demand spikes.McKinney offers high-growth dynamics with strong lifestyle appeal:Perfect for premium Airbnb experiences (surf park, resort, walkable mixed-use).Flips are higher cost but promising in newly densifying districts.New Braunfels is nuanced:Great for flips in scenic or tourism-focused pockets.STR opportunities limited by regulation—best approached through commercial or SUP-approved zones.

Here's the breakdown of my basic observations after ~2 weeks on each solution: Guesty Lite: - $39/listing/month (unclear if this includes standard 1% commission)- Superior iOS app (faster, locally cached, better organized)- Cleaner guest portal- Targeted to smaller portfolios (1-3) vs Pro (4+) - Clean HUD/dashboard for checkins/reservations- Excellent message automation that links automations in a templated flowchart design (best I've seen)- Awful analytics, similar to GfH (upsell to Guesty Pro)- Dynamic pricing, damage protection, lock management, liability, and outsourced communications (unique) all relatively expensive (aligning to Guesty's overall penchant for chasing ever-expanding upsells)Hospitable:- More third party integrations- Comprehensive analytics- Customizable dashboards are nice - Useful in-app/site help tours- iOS app is effectively a responsible website (slow, uncached, voids iOS design rules)- Messaging rule management can feel cluttered (dozen-plus rules to start?)

There are visualizations/canned reports that be run to see who has expired insurance, who is missing insurance, and who has current insurance.

That said, I understand the following:Complete a Title search and visual inspection (as possible) on the properties to understand any other issues.Register for the sale.If successful bidder, I would be responsible to pay the bid amount, transfer tax, recording fee, and deed prep fee. 

It’s definitely an interesting dynamic to watch play out. 

I integrate with Pricelabs (dynamic pricing) and ResortCleaning (cleaners) and that's all I need.II do use Quickbooks for bookkeeping but my bookkeeper just pulls the Airbnb and VRBO statements directly from those sites, so I don't really need an integration there. 

I'm in a related part of the industry (3D visualization and layout support for interiors and built-ins), and while I’m not local to Sarasota, I’ve seen specialty fabricators build solid relationships by connecting with:• Independent interior designers – often looking for trusted fabricators• High-end residential contractors – especially those who care about detail• Architects focused on custom homes – they value partners with strong finish execution

If I can't visualize how I'd use the space, propsective applicants will feel the same.Both location and function are so important.

I used to use Pricelabs but since Hospitable added its own dynamic pricing I switched to them to reduce my monthly recurring expenses.