Mary Pastoral
VRBO charges 10% commission for direct booking outside of their platform
23 November 2024 | 40 replies
In many cases, the commission for external bookings can indeed be higher than if the guest had booked directly through VRBO.To avoid these charges, some property owners ensure that their direct booking links or contact information are kept separate from VRBO listings.
Hamed Rahimi
What are the best property management software/tools you use?
25 November 2024 | 12 replies
@Hamed RahimiThere are no mapping programs to transfer data.
Ryan Leake
Why Guest Reviews Matter (and How to Get More 5-Stars!)
22 November 2024 | 5 replies
A small tweak—like adding a cozier blanket or clearer check-in instructions—can elevate the guest experience.Create a Sense of Community: Responding to reviews lets you connect with guests, showcase your dedication to hospitality, and set the tone for future visitors.Tips to Boost Your 5-Star RatingsSpotlight Your Space with Amazing Photos: Ensure your listing photos highlight your property’s standout features.
Laura Peterson
Channel Mgt for STR Hostaway vs OwnerRez
28 November 2024 | 23 replies
Are the displayed data accurate?
Steven Olivas
$100k Cash what to do?
26 November 2024 | 15 replies
The expected returns are a mix of cash flow and appreciation, ensuring short-term stability and long-term wealth building.Good luck!
Nadir M.
Which PM software is most recommended?
23 November 2024 | 9 replies
Perform the same task in each app to ensure a fair comparison.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.Run a credit/screening report on yourself.Enter a maintenance request, assign a vendor, and attach a fake invoice.Enter charges to the tenant's ledger.Enter recurring charges and automatic late fees.Sign documents electronically.Run owner reports.After testing a few apps, one should clearly stand out.
Tessa Tsui
ESG and Service Pets
23 November 2024 | 5 replies
You can use petscreening.com to handle this task for you and ensure you are compliant, but I still recommend you really understand the law so you can answer questions or assist with requests.
Julie Muse
Millpond Ct Success in San Juan Capistrano!
21 November 2024 | 0 replies
Negotiations focused on highlighting the quick closing capabilities of Partner Driven, securing a competitive price of $605,000 and ensuring the deal’s success despite the highly competitive market.
Tim Tafel
What Is The Best Platforms For The Most Accurate Comps? (Privy, Propwire, Backflip)?
15 November 2024 | 1 reply
Different platforms use varying data sources, algorithms, and criteria for comps, so discrepancies are common.
Adam Bartomeo
Cape Coral / Ft. Myers / SWFL Market Update Nov 2024
26 November 2024 | 3 replies
Below is the factual data.Rental Inventory & Median Rental Prices (The data is for Ft Myers and Cape Coral)As stated in previous updates throughout the year, we were expecting an increase in inventory and a decrease in rental pricing.