If you’re new to short-term rentals, here are some solid resources to get you started:✅ Airbnb & Vrbo Host Resource Centers – Perfect for learning the basics straight from the platforms.✅ 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! 

@Benjamin Schlais you can general market and advertise on any and all platforms, it would would simply be up to you to direct your applicants or leads to the system they will use once approved. 

Several times a year I am am sending out a text message to all tenants (freeze warnings, inspection reminder, etc) I am looking for an online platform that has a good app as well as a website that I can use to do those tasks.

It's what I use for my rental portfolio, and they've got a great platform / app that allows you to see everything.

In other words, where is the work happening most often (e.g., property-management systems, lead platforms, CRMs)?

Any other platforms that are recommended.

National insights from platforms like BiggerPockets highlight the markets where affordability, steady rent growth, job creation, and city investment are driving long-term opportunities.

That's exactly what this platform is for.

What are you guys's thoughts about a web 3 decentralized real estate investing platform , designed for peer to peer lending that uses smart contracts to facilitate all transactions between investors and lenders ?

At least, the fundamental principles of it that have been around for decades have not changed.