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Got a duplex.What am I doing ?!- Airbnb CoHost Milwaukee help

Kuriakos Mellos
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So this somehow happened..in contract with a nice duplex on the southside of Milwaukee in a nice neighborhood with high rental demand and my property managers are thrilled to list it for LTR. I am doing an FHA loan and moving into one floor it for the beginning and wanting to test the waters maybe with an AirBNB on the upper floor to see it if works. If not, I can easily LTR it and then once I move out - LTR the second unit and have a nice cash flowing great shape duplex in WI.

Question, does anyone know any co hosts - property managers that work in the STR market in Milwaukee? Any advice for STR first time diving in?

Thank you!

K-Man

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Sarah Young
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Sarah Young
  • Realtor
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I think you’ll quickly find that STRs do work, and are more lucrative than LTRs. 

I self manage all my STRs. I use a software that is very affordable, and helps me automate all mr messages, my reviews, and schedules my cleaners for me. I think you'd find that it's pretty easy to self manage, you'll retain your profits, and there's something nice about having your hands on your own STR, when hospitality is key in this business.

Not sure if I’m allowed to post a referral link, but if you use this link, you and I both get a credit on Hospitable. I only got the referral link because I told so many people about it, and would happily tell you about it without a referral, so please know that is not my motive. It’s an excellent service, and only $9/month for one listing. Worth every penny! It has reduced the time I spend hosting my properties by 90%! 
https://hospitable.com/?grsf=s...

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