All Forum Posts by: Yan W.

Thank you so much everyone! I should come here earlier asking for help.  I updated to a new bear proof trash can a couple of days ago, assuming that all the mess was created by raccoons. However,  the surveillance camera showed that a young bear pushed it down with one finger this morning. Will go for the steel bear proof trash bin for sure!!!

I have a cabin for STR in Sevierville, TN. Everything goes well except the problem with raccoons and skunk living nearby. They constantly open the trash can at night and create mess, which 95% complains come from. I'm wondering what other hosts deal with this. Is there anyway to remove raccoon? How do you lock the trash can? Permanent structure? Any recommendation of contractors are greatly appreciated as well. Thank you so much, Yan

Thank you very much for the excellent suggestions!

I’ll have some research to do.

All the best!

Yan

Dear community,

Just become a new host last month. As a long distance host, how do you find your local contact person? My cleaner as the dual function now is 30min away, I’m thinking to find someone closer to fix minor things quickly, like lock issues.

Please let me know how you find yours and how much you pay, each task or monthly fee.

Thanks,

Yan

@Barry, Thank you!

Kk

Dear wise members,

I'd like to buy a 2nd property in the city and will rent out the 1st suburb one if needed. Will the new mortgage depend on the 1st one already having stable rental income for certain amount of time? But I couldn't rent out the 1st one before I purchase the 2nd one. 

Many Thanks