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Garrett Brown A very simple way to increase your ROI inside your STR
9 January 2025 | 35 replies
An example of one package we have is a Romantic Package - $199. 12 Balloons (buy the helium tanks and keep balloons on site for your team or use a local shop)Rose Petal Entry Way (bought off Amazon)2 Dozen Roses (local grocery store for $10-15 each dozen)Led Candle Display (bought off amazon and reusable)I Heart U Signs (amazon and reusable)Champagne (or wine if they want)This equals around $60-70 each time and we pay our cleaner $40 to set up.
Melissa Sejour How do you research the best areas to invest in?
26 January 2025 | 10 replies
City-Data and Census.gov are solid resources, and sites like Rentometer can give you a good sense of rental prices.After that, I narrow it down to neighborhoods with strong fundamentals—good schools, low crime, and convenient amenities.
Drew Sygit Why are Newbies Using Invalid Investment Assumptions from 5+ Years Ago?
20 January 2025 | 14 replies
There have been a ton of warning signs here on BP and other sites about the markets and how to be a smarter investor - but that is boring advice.
Emily Gowen When to sell vs hold rental properties that have appreciated?
25 January 2025 | 13 replies
From the calculators I've looked at, it seems like it makes more sense very-long-term to hold on, but I'd love other's thoughts/resources (I'm not passionate about passing on as-much-as-possible to my kids when I die).From a blog post on this site about when to sell, one of the factors was when things have appreciated more than the rents in the area- but I wasn't sure when it was 'enough.'
Nadine Wallace Advice on temporary security cameras during rent-ready repairs on long-term rentals
16 January 2025 | 7 replies
There is a ring camera system that has a job site security package as well some of my investors use for their projects do not have internet it works off cellular connection. 
Rebecca Gona New to STR -Excited but scared- need to learn!
25 January 2025 | 12 replies
Close to a cool little town, close to an area attraction, etc....Also do a search here and see how to screen guests, in addition to what the hosting sites do.... like no last minute bookings, no short stays....
Ashly Frasso Contractor Ran away with Materials
7 January 2025 | 6 replies
Sometimes things are left on the work site and local hoodlums sneak in and take them.
Alice Fairbairn Maximizing ROI: 3 Key Features to Focus on in Short-Term Rental Properties
14 January 2025 | 9 replies
A great REALTOR will help you gather rental history and the cost to own and show you good sites for pulling rental projections, but you will need to do your own calculations.Everyone's mileage varies.
Scott Stamps BetterLife Tribe program - Brandon Turner - looking for reviews and feedback
20 January 2025 | 8 replies
I cannot find any reviews on BP or other sites.
Sergio P Ramos New development pitch.
12 January 2025 | 20 replies
I have a 35 unit townhouse site that we entitled and will probably sell.