Deals, funding, and opportunities often come through people, not just platforms.

Hi Connie,In addition to Zillow, here are a few other platforms that have worked well for marketing long-term single-family rentals:Apartments.com (which also syndicates to sites like ForRent.com and ApartmentFinder)Realtor.comHotPads (owned by Zillow, but sometimes gets separate traffic)Craigslist (still effective in many markets—just be mindful of scams)Facebook Marketplace and local Facebook rental groupsAvail or TurboTenant – free or low-cost platforms that also syndicate to multiple rental sitesAlso, if you're in an area with strong local demand, a simple yard sign can still attract quality tenants.Hope that helps—and best of luck filling your vacancy!

Or they rent it MTR over the winter off-platform, at much lower prices than even the winter daily rate shown on the platforms.

A new law will require Airbnb and Vrbo to share host info with cities, giving authorities access to names, addresses, and listing details.If your property isn’t fully registered or you’re unsure about local rules, now’s the time to double-check.Question for the community: With the new law requiring platforms to report host info to cities, how are agents and investors deciding which properties are safe to invest in for short-term rentals?

It looks like they broke them up to different types of platform.

Most guests decide to click based on these two things alone.2️⃣ Use keywords naturally in your description – Include location-specific and traveler-intent words like “family-friendly,” “close to city center,” or “perfect for remote workers.”3️⃣ Stay active on social platforms – Posting short behind-the-scenes clips or guest stories on Instagram or Facebook can drive organic traffic back to your listing (even before investing in ads).Would love to hear what strategies have worked best for you too> I’m always happy to connect with other hosts or property managers who want to learn more about simple marketing tweaks that increase bookings.

I have investor clients who use QuickBooks Online Plus, and we do all of that within the platform.

.✅ It’s not just about the deal — it’s about building mutual trust and consistent success.I’d love to hear from others:Have you used private money before?

We've been using BOOM for tenant screening and have really enjoyed the platform so far.

My focus is on turning distressed or underperforming assets into profitable, well-managed investments through creativity, transparency, and consistent execution.At Real360, we deliver performance-driven property management and investment solutions across Florida, including:💼 Eviction & Lost Rent Coverage🏚️ Malicious Damage Protection🛡️ Liability & Legal Coverage💳 Rent Collection & Maintenance Coordination📊 Portfolio Optimization & Asset Growth StrategiesThis actually isn’t my first time on Bigger Pockets — I had an older account that I lost somewhere along the way.