Hi all, 
I'm not new to investing but I am new to biggerpockets. I recently started working on real estate full time and would love to connect. I am interested in house flips, new construction, light commercial, and ...

Nice to see you are in Texas also! 

I am currently a rookie but willing to learn, assimilate and apply the knowledge that is shared in this group.I know It's time for me to take my first steps, out to test the waters ....Nice to meet everyone!  

i do not. you will never get your direct booking in front of enough people.2 - if you get your place with that much direct bookings, you will rank low on any platform searchesthe thought is nice to have that much direct, but you realistically it is extremely hard. 

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?)

Picture doesn't do it justice but pattern is aqua blue and looks nice.

Besides there being parts of the year that I would choose not to live there they both can be nice.  

I’ve got a nice place in Wuhan if you’re interested . .. 

Its nice to see familiar faces and some new ones.

If your income isn't high enough or you're limited with your PALs or limited suspended passive activity loss, it might not be the best move.If you're not saving at least 2X the cost of the study (I'm talking about cash savings, not just depreciation), then it might not be worth it.Be cautious with 1031 exchanges.