That sick feeling when you're just about to begin

[Ashley Wolfe]

BP colleagues,

My husband and I are embarking on our first SFH short term rental that is 4 hours away from us in a semi-rural area of Texas. I've posted before asking for advice on if we should go forward with short term or long term. After weighing our options, we're going to try the short term route first and then have a long-term tenant as a Plan B.

I know you can relate when I say that I've got that sick/excited feeling about it because we are nearing the closing date and I've started my marketing plan for it.  People are starting to notice our little cabin! 

Certain things are in limbo.  Foundation repair, redecorating the interior, and photography.  I'm getting all my ducks in a row and I'm doing all I can in the time I'm not working my W2 job, being a mom, and wife.

I'm hitting my max capacity for learning different strategies, hearing tips of the trade, etc.  You know what I mean?  And I'm starting to feel like it will be a failure.  I know this is all in my head.

I've only posted pictures of the exterior which we just got re-stained (its a true, dry stacked log cabin) and it looks fabulous.  People are starting to respond inquiring about certain dates.  I'm so pleased!  I just want to deliver #allthevalue I can and I want it to be perfect.  You feel me?

So, instead of going 200% and burning out, what should I focus on most?  Keyless entry or sheets?  New mattresses or new couches? Website/FB or Airbnb/Homeaway?  The entire interior needs to be revamped and I'm offering discounted rates for those who are willing to tolerate the outdated state of the cabin as it currently sits.  I'm ready for it to start bringing in money.  I'm also looking at the calendar of events for the local area to front-load guests who may visit for specific reasons.  

I'm in this for the long haul because the cabin is a family heirloom.  Thanks for listening.