All Forum Posts by: Hong Zhu

Just had a terrible guest without any reviews before. Don’t want to talk about details. I have been a super host for 2 years. Never had guests like this one before. This guest just wants a free stay. She threatened me that if I don’t give her a full refund she will definitely give me a bad review. I am here asking for any suggestions for how to handle it. Thanks!

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Hi Airbnb hosts,

Now it is the tax time. Should I file Schedule C or Schedule E? I am not providing substantial day-to-day services. Please help!

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Anyone invested condos in Thailand? I would like to hear anything about it.

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Quote from @Chris Momongan:

I just did my first purchase in October. My rental went live just in time for Masters, which for that one week covered 3 months of operating expenses. I started initially as a long term strategy, but quickly realized mid-term is the way to go down here. I cash flow about 600/month and 10% COC but one thing I wish I did was tailor my purchase more towards the midterm demographic, which is travel nurses. Wish I picked a house which wasn't near a busy street since it's noisy and nurses like their sleep after shifts.

That is awesome! Can you share the zip code of your purchase?

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Thanks for your post. I'm looking for a condotel for STR. Could you please add me to your list? Thanks!

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

I got bad experiences recently with guests who have no reviews. Both of them seem playing the same game. They complained that the house was not clean. For example, hairs in the bathroom, bedroom and even on the bed sheets. They sent me some pictures and asked for discounts. I know my cleaning lady for a long time and she is great. Should I just decline guests without any reviews? I really appreciate your suggestions.

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Quote from @Chris Noles:

I picked up one last year, and @Myrtle Mike Thompson was very helpful in finding us a good one remotely since we were buying out of state. We didn't have any bookings from November thru early February, but July booked up pretty fast in March. It's definitely seasonal unless you can find a snowbird to carry you thru the winter.

We average $115.00 per night min. and peak around $275.00 for weekends in June/July.

I hope this helps!

It really helps! Local agents please contact me.

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

I was told that the property tax is high in SC. Does anyone know the percent of investment properties in SC?

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Quote from @Myrtle Mike Thompson:

@Hong Zhu Sandy Beach is a nice property with no amenity restrictions for owners who choose to self-manage. This particular unit is currently rented through a local third-party management company. They're reporting gross income of $43k from April 2022 - March 2023. Once you back out cleaning fees and such you're probably looking at $34-$35k revenue. Not bad. Sandy Beach also has one of the most economical HOA fees in Myrtle Beach.

Thank you for your info.

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

All Forum Posts by: Hong Zhu

Hong Zhu has started 6 posts and replied 12 times.

Post: How to handle bad/untrue review from Airbnb guests

Post: How to handle bad/untrue review from Airbnb guests

Post: Tax season- Schedule C or Schedule E

Post: Invest in Thailand

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Post: Market Changes, STRs In Myrtle Beach SC Market And Finding Deals

Post: Do you decline a guest who has no reviews?

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