All Forum Posts by: Akash Y.

Hey guys just came across a listing that has an animate image or a short video as their cover photo. It actually plays a clip for a few seconds. It appears this listing is getting many more views than other similar listings so this might be something that's working for more views.

Here's the listing

https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/19557372

Anyone know how to make one of these images? It even shows as an animation in the search results.

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I live in Vancouver Canada and have short-term rentals in Arizona. As of January 1st 2017 the state has somewhat legalized short-term rentals. The only restrictions will be from HOA but there are many houses that have no HOA in Scottsdale where I invest. I am also now looking in other areas, and it seems Mammoth is one of those profitable locations that I will look into. I self manage and have a great cleaning crew and trades people to help me out on demand.

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Hey guys.

I've been able to get a 7/1 arm @ 3% through rbc.

Anyone need assistance send me a message.

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thanks for this suggestion seems like this is exactly what I need. (Hurdlr) Im just setting up my bank right now.

And yes all my properties have separate bank accounts and credit cards.

Originally posted by @Jon Crosby:

Hi @Akash Y. , I think the big question is are you looking for tracking expenses and income on a per unit basis or just for overall taxes? I see you are from BC so I don't even know what taxes look like there but if you are just looking for a flat, easy expense tracker that you can export at then end of the year, for one, I suggest you run your STR money out of a dedicated checking account. Then, I like to use Mint or Hurdlr (both free) to track my transactions (currently using Hurdlr) which connects to your account (mobile app only available) and every time you get a transaction it pops up a little alert to categorize it and keeps track of your true cash flow throughout the year. You can even break Hurdlr out into different sub accounts (different properties) I believe which can help you evaluate expense from a per property bases as well.

Good luck to you on you search!

Cheers!

~Jon

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can somebody recommend a bookkeeper for tracking all income and expenses for my Airbnb units. This is really becoming time-consuming and I'm looking for some help in this matter. Thank you in advance

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Hmmm this must of gotten posted in the wrong section. Should of been in short term rentals.

Any way to move it I wonder

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good on you for leaving the job that was going nowhere. I was in the same situation and had to do the same thing. Although I had already replaced my income with short term rental income now I have all the time to do real estate and other things that I love.

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all of my houses have cable TV. And one of my houses has 5 TVs with cable boxes. I am thinking of cancelling cable with Cox, and substituting with Netflix. What do you think about this move will I have any negative effects? I've never had anyone comment about cable TV but I've had a few ask for certain channels to watch sports. I am getting two more houses up and ready but probably will not get cable. What do you guys think?

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I would wait for 2/2. I had 2 units (1/1) at the Maya (7625 E Camelback Rd) and I just sold both of them. While my 1/1 was 80% occupied (much higher in peak season) a 2/2 would sleep more resulting in a higher nightly rate. And at the Maya at least, a 2/2 is only 30k more than a 1/1. Good luck

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I'll be doing a reno soon in GG. Do I need permits for basic stuff inside my home. Flooring, kitchen & bathroom

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All Forum Posts by: Akash Y.

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