Operators - If you plan on doing the STR yourself, you will need to shell out the cash for this but only if you are renting out additional addresses on your property.

Here are some simple tips to help you communicate better with your guests:Respond Promptly: Try to reply to messages and inquiries quickly, ideally within an hour, to show you’re attentive.Provide Clear Info: Make sure your listing is detailed with information about your home, rules, and check-in process to set clear expectations.Personal Touch: Use the guest’s name and reference their questions to make them feel welcomed and valued.House Manual: Create a simple guide with Wi-Fi details, local tips, and house rules to answer common questions.Check-In and Check-Out: Send reminders with instructions a day or two before their stay and before check-out to keep things smooth.Respect Privacy: Let guests know you’re available if they need anything but respect their privacy preferences.Handle Issues Well: Address any concerns promptly and professionally to ensure a positive experience.Follow Up: Check in after their arrival to make sure everything is okay and thank them after their stay, asking for feedback.If you have any questions about managing your Airbnb, feel free to reach out for tips or advice!

Sounds like this should have been addressed years ago . 

What you will need is enough money to cover that expense from some source when the time comes to address it. 

On the day of, I receive a call, a woman asks for me, then a man continues the conversation, says that he’s the guest, and that his wife made the reservation to the wrong address.

It would be even better if we could get it zoned to rent out the house as a 3/2 and separately rent out the ADU as a 1/1.If anyone that sees this has done something like this in Columbus, we would love to get any info on how the process went, how much did the permits and inspections cost, etc.Also, if anyone knows whether or not we could even rent out an ADU through sec-8 that would also be helpful, as we will definitely consider using sec-8 to rent out the property if it can get us higher rents.We are going to be contacting the city's zoning dept right away to verify with them that this would even be allowed at this address, and to try and get a rough estimate of how much permits etc will cost us.

With the increased competition among sellers, it’s crucial to prepare a listing to stand out among the rest and work to address buyer objections prior to going on market.

Consider all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

Just explain to her that the house must be in great condition at move out, and get her new address.

In addition to doing specific addresses, I can also compare zip codes, cities, counties, or states.