All Forum Posts by: Leon Lee

Great article! although it seems a bit over the top for my 4-unit place. Maybe Google Mesh is a more applicable solution. The only concern is:  if I go with one modem and 3 signal boosters, there’s a chance the guests could screw up the only modem, and then no Wi-Fi for anyone. Thinking maybe I should just lock the modem in a small box, given it’s handling the Wi-Fi for all four units.

Thanks a bunch,

Lee

Hey STR Investor Friends,

I'm about to close on a quad and I'm thinking of turning them into short- to mid-term rentals. I've noticed that internet hiccups (like unplugged or broken modems and service issues) are pretty common headaches. So, I'm considering just having one modem, router, and signal booster for all the units. I'm not really into the whole DIY thing, so I'm looking at some easy IT solutions. Has anyone tried this before? How much did it cost you? And how does it stack up against having 4 separate internet connections with Comcast?

Thanks a bunch for any advice!

Lee

 Good point! Will try to reach out. 

Thanks

Lee

Chad

Thank you for the inputs! Given the state of the neighbor’s place and the non-stop barking from their dog whenever something’s happening in my house, I’m not too optimistic about them being responsive if I reach out. Haven’t seen them lift a finger to quiet the dog yet.

Really appreciate all the suggestions, though. I’m crossing my fingers that the anti-barking device will sort it out, but it’s great to know I’ve got some backup options from you all if that doesn’t pan out.

Thanks again! 

Lee

Hi, All

I searched online and found this dod whistle stopper thing on amazon. It can be just hung on the fence and will send out ultrasound to dogs once the microphone detects barking. I will give it a try to see if that just works. 

Thanks

Lee

Hey STR Investor Friends,

Hope you’re all doing great! appreciate your inputs for a bit of advice.

We’re about to list another property on Airbnb and hit a snag – the neighbor’s dog. It’s pretty vocal about any movement in our place and doesn’t miss a chance to bark at our guests walking from their car to the house.

Have any of you dealt with something similar? Any quick tips on keeping the peace and making sure our guests aren’t greeted by a barking frenzy?

Big thanks!

Lee

Hi, fellow investors, 

Got another inquiry from guests with service dog. I wonder for STRs, what is the best practice when guests inquiring about stays with service dogs? We usually send a letter as below to guests, but want to be see whether there are better approaches. 

Thank you in advance!

Lee 

Hi, XX

We appreciate your interest in staying at our property. We are committed to ensuring that all our guests, including those accompanied by service animals, have a comfortable experience.

In line with the law, guests accompanied by service animals are always welcome. However, it's essential for us to differentiate between service animals and emotional support animals for our records. To help us better prepare for your visit, could you please provide some information about your service animal?

Can you confirm that the animal accompanying you is a service animal trained to assist with a specific disability, rather than an emotional support animal?

Without disclosing the nature of your disability, could you mention the specific work or task the animal is trained to perform?

For the safety and comfort of all our guests and to maintain the integrity of our property, we kindly ask that service animals refrain from sitting on furniture such as sofas and beds. Should any damage occur during your stay as a result of the service animal's actions, responsibility for repair costs would be assumed by the guest.

Please be aware that our property accommodates specific breeds of service dogs. We trust that service animals, given their training, remain calm and non-disruptive during their stay. If there's a breach of the established rules, we may have to reconsider the terms of your stay.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to hosting you.

Warm regards,

Your host, Lee

Hello everyone,

I wanted to provide you with an update. I have found another insurance broker who confirmed that “Seasonal” is not the same as “short-term rentals”. Additionally, since my property is a quad, they do not write on small multifamily properties. I appreciate all the helpful information you provided, and I have decided to go with another company. I am now using Farmers Insurance, which outsources short-term rentals and small multifamily insurance to another company. Although they are expensive (still more affordable than Proper though), they paid for hail damage on my roof last year.

Best regards, Lee

 Sarah

This is a good point! 

What are the best ways to identify the policy is "commercial" instead of "homeowner" policy? I am currently using Farmers and did claim a roof replacement and got paid. I wonder whether I need to double check on all of my current insurance policies to ensure that they are covered. 

Thanks again!

Lee

 Rachel

I am calling an insurance broker and she gave me this quote. It is promising but I definitely need to drill down on several points. Will have you posted on updates!

Thanks

Lee