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All Forum Posts by: Brooklyn McCarty

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Post: Buying STR in Destin/Fort Walton Beach

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Most beach markets are going to be busy during the summer months and dead in the winter. 

Typically with a beach property you make all your money in 6 months out of the year. 

Post: Year Long AirBNB Request

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That's a no for me. This would not be a guest, this is a tenant. If someone is staying for  a year, I am going to need back ground checks, signed lease, the whole nine yards. 

Post: Best PMS for someone looking to scale a STR Property Management Company

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Most PMS are all very similar.  They also typically have a free two week trial. Try some out, see which one sticks best for you

Post: 3 most valuable tips for owning an STR in and around Orlando.

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1. Gotta read the BP book on STR - Short Term Rental, Long Term Wealth by Avery Carl. It is truly a guide to all things STR

2. If you are in Disney, go all out!! Go visit Disney Springs, walk the resort properties, go to Magic Kingdom and Hollywood if you can. Pay attention to all the details and just the Disney culture in general. Give people that experience 

3. This is not a passive investment. Everyone thinks they buy a STR, put it on Airbnb, and then just rake in cash. STR's take work and they are worth it. 

Post: Aircover vs. Proper

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Never, ever, ever expect or trust Aircover to cover anything within your property. 

Post: 2 bed 1 bath worth it?

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Enemy Method is your best friend here. See what other properties in that neighborhood are doing.

Post: What to do with my (STR) Cabin outside of Houston

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This is going to sound absurd, James but you may actually be spending too much time on your property. 

If you have boots on the ground you don't need to go there all the time. 
I would reaad the BP book, Short Term Rental, Long Term Wealth by Avery Carl 

Post: Prep time for bookings on VRBO?

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I would not do this. You are going to loose out on a lot of income by doing this .

If your cleaner cannot complete a same day turn - time for a new cleaner 

Post: Pickleball Court or Pool

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In a market like Texas I would go pool. A pool appeals to more people I feel like 

Post: Kissimmee - Honest and Reliable Cleaner Recommendations Needed

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Keep searching! Turno is a great option, also try checking local fb groups specific to that market.