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ArbiBase vs DIY sourcing.
Zillow, Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist are free and have huge inventory, but they don't have consent: arbitrage permission is unknown until you ask, and you build comps yourself. ArbiBase lists only landlord-approved properties, with permission confirmed in writing and rent, nightly rate, occupancy and cashflow included, from $98 a month.
| DIY sourcing on listing sites | ArbiBase | |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory | Huge, unfiltered | Curated, landlord-approved only |
| Arbitrage permission | Unknown until you ask | Confirmed in writing |
| Scam and bait-listing risk | Real, especially on marketplaces | Every listing has signed owner consent, a Greenlight check and a city and ZIP rules check |
| Numbers | You build comps yourself | Rent, ADR, occupancy and cashflow included |
| Cost | Free | From $98/mo |
| Best for | Very local operators with spare time | Operators scaling across markets |
The short version
Listing sites are the right place to look when you know a market cold. ArbiBase is faster when you want to know a unit is approved before you spend a minute on it.
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Skip the napkin math. Get the real numbers.
Every listing on ArbiBase is landlord-approved and already underwritten with the Greenlight Engine.