All Forum Posts by: Tom Dieringer

STRs in Massanutten - looking to connect w/someone on discussing what a reasonable offer on a STR out here would look like. Also, if you're a serious end buyer and can cover the first part, that would save a step. Note, I will not share any addresses as I know how this works. I can share details of properties and if you have airdna, that something we can both look at because i dont have it (and go over what the anayics look at for certain types of propeties in this area).

Do you need an agent who is highly familiar with the market or are you trying to bypass that? If you need a referral to an excellent agent who works exclusively with STRs in that specific market, I can refer ours

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Quote from @Alex Dixon:

Ah great question - I had pulled this together to showcase some of the similar tools that sit within the same "capability". So you're absolutely right from a PMS capability that some of the major players include Hospitable, Guesty, Lodgify, Ownerrez, etc.

I went through demos of all of those, pulled together our evaluation criteria, etc. and then ended up choosing Hospitable (which we've been thrilled with).

Thanks, that makes much more sense and frankly, is a relief (I started wondering if I was missing something, lol.) Another quick question Alex. I can't discern the names of the these two tools. When you have a second, names would be appreciated.

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Very nice!

I'm just choosing my stack right now and I actually thought Hospitable, Guesty and Logify were all similar services and I would only need one of them. Are you intentionally using all three just to pick up some of the services they each uniquely offer that don't overlap, and to be able to choose which ones are strong in a particular area?

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Just wanted to clarify. When you are changing out the water between every guest, are most of you having your cleaners still put in chemicals to keep it balanced and as clean as possible between empties?

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Seattle, Washington

Thanks all. Good to know. For my personal home, I went cheap and bought nice but inexpensive Costco tub that runs on 110v, takes 1-2 days to come up to temp depending on time of year, and I had no perspective on the speed of 220v units. I'm planning to outfit with 220v on my STR, but still had no idea it heated that fast

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Seattle, Washington

Quote from @John Underwood:

We have a large property and are also on a well.

Our hot tub is regularly drained and refilled between guests.

John I've been wondering about this so I'm glad you chimed in. Even if your cleaners or whoever handles your tub for you immediately drains it upon arrival for an 11:00 a.m. checkout and our filling it by 11:30, does your tub get up to temp by 4:30pm check in? Particularly in winter

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Seattle, Washington

Thanks Sarah!

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Quote from @Sarah Kensinger:

Quote from @Ramez Qubain:

Quote from @Sarah Kensinger:

I love Minoan and HostGPO also, but Minoan is free to use! They make ordering items from different companies easy, and you get discounts from each store that has partnered with them.

Minoan does charge you once they put in the order, so it is not for free. HostGPO charges you a fixed monthly membership fee. Also Minoan has so many companies to choose from which makes it confusing if you don't know the suppliers well.

No, they don't charge after placing an order, and I use Minoan all the time! There is a processing fee if you choose the credit card option, but a direct ACH has no additional charges. Those that a familiar with design and furnishing a home know the suppliers, but for a newbie I suppose it would be confusing, although it's confusing for them without Minoan also.

@Sarah Kensinger: @Jason Phillips:
Thanks for your comments about positive experiences using Minoan. Question - did you work with an interior designer and if so, did either of you tell your designer you were wanting to use furnishings available through Minoan? TIA!

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Quote from @John Underwood:

I would say 30k would be a good amount.

You could spend alot more or substantial less.

You can save some money by buying quality used furniture off Craigslist or FB marketplace.

Hey John,
I'm just wondering if your suggestion about quality used furniture off Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace is predicated on being a local owner? We plan on being long distance owners/mgrs and can't imagine findng & hiring someone to rent a truck, drive around and grab furniture on a onesy/twosy basis, particularly within a reasonable timeframe to not delay launch. Or have you/others been able to accomplish exactly that remotely? Thx

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This is my type of article! College football and RE investing. Corvallis fumbled at the goaline...sounds like my Beavers!

I didn't see a specific subscription for the BiggerStays newsletter, but selected the Short Term Rental newsletter. Will it be included in that catagory?

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All Forum Posts by: Tom Dieringer

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