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3 January 2025 | 1 reply
But there arent a lot of photos.
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9 January 2025 | 28 replies
What was nominally a 52k down payment turned into close to 100k--12k in closing costs, 12k in extra payments, and about 25k in labor to help me get it ready when I realized I couldn't get it all done by myself working evenings in a reasonable amount of time (plus I knew I couldn't do the egress windows myself).
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6 January 2025 | 7 replies
This is a good way to see old photos, bedroom accounts, utilities, etc.. they may also be able to help u check if it's in a flood zone.
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4 January 2025 | 7 replies
You gave tenant itemized list at 5 days and have photo documentation of the items.
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11 January 2025 | 14 replies
You want prospective tenants to come see it, walk it, imagine living there so don't get in the weeds on the details or offer photos that aren't great.
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13 January 2025 | 16 replies
STR insurance provides broader coverage, including liability, property damage (even non-guest-related), and gaps Aircover might not cover.For damages caused by guests, document everything (photos, receipts, estimates) and file a claim through Airbnb.
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1 January 2025 | 22 replies
I would look at other people's STR photos for ideas or consult a designer.We bought stuff from Lazyboy and they had a designer on staff to help us pick out stuff.
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7 January 2025 | 8 replies
I would keep detailed records of my deals to include photos that I could use later when I am approaching a potential funding partner.
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7 January 2025 | 19 replies
Take it with a grain of salt as safety is subjective.You could also ask your Realtor and property manager their thoughts and maybe next time they are in the area to take photos.
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30 December 2024 | 7 replies
There usually aren't photos of the basements and that's were most of the big ticket issues are.