Renters insurance is so cheap because it is not connected to the property and the landlord after all, right? 

Our STR/MTR portfolio typically sees around 80% occupancy, and I’ve noticed that the online travel booking sites often push properties with consistently great guest experiences.

Hey Grant,I co-lived in Estes Park and several other places during a travel mission I undertook as part of a personal journey to get more in touch with myself.

Specifically I think a lot about the smells that travel through the duct work between the units.

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But, if you’re traveling to check out a property you already own, that could be deductible.

@Tom Dieringer After purchasing my first property in 2024, I acquired most of my short-term rental (STR) knowledge from The Short Term Shop, which included maintaining respectful communication with guests, keeping calendar availability up-to-date, and ensuring high-quality listings.When I initially began May of 2024, I opted to list my property exclusively on a single Online Travel Agency (OTA) - Vrbo.

Should we pursue a "cheap" rental in order to build rental history in the hopes of securing DSCR loans down the road? 

This could be a huge opportunity for investors who can find cheap conversions (think: a SF with an existing in law apartment).

Out of state investors can do really well here, but you can also lose a decent chunk of money if you buy wrong.Lots of out of state investors, especially those from California get a little blindsided because everything here is so cheap it all looks like a guaranteed great deal.