Chalet

Chalet is free to use, which matters because most of what it offers is access: analytics, tools and educational resources for people investing in short-term rental (STR) properties such as Airbnb homes.

Chalet is a research and real estate investing platform that connects STR investors with specialized agents and lenders and gives them market insights in one place.

The platform also has a marketplace where you can list and browse STR properties for sale.

If you need help after buying, Chalet refers you to property management solutions and to cost segregation specialists, who deal with the tax side of depreciation.

Educational content and market insights cover the stages of an STR purchase, from early research onward.

The catch is that Chalet works mainly as a matching and referral service.

It does not give tax, legal or accounting advice itself, so you will be handed off to professionals for that.

The agents, lenders and managers are third parties, and their quality can vary, so you still need to vet whoever you are introduced to before committing money.