All Forum Posts by: Tom Dieringer

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?
 

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?

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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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

Thanks Sarah!

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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!

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

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?

Quote from @John Underwood:

I tried to use a financial calculator once, it just got real hot and burst into flames.

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Super impressive - congrats.  I'll continue to pay attention to your posts with that type of track record!

Quote from @V.G Jason:

Great comment, V.G.  This is what my gut's been telling me, but gut + advice from seasoned pro's = higher odds of success.  Thank you!