@Matt R.https://www.kcet.org/shows/city-rising/city-rising... this is on KCET "public television" It's sponsored by CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT who gets funding from California Governemnt CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT gets $billions from the govenemrn then pours it into Tenantstogether.org So essentially our taxes are paying this organization who wants to increase government control of private property.... thus upping their control and paying government worker salary.

I'd like to see television and radio stations be required, as a condition of having an FCC license, to provide air time to canidates for office, that way politicians would not need millions to run for office.

What I don't buy at auction, I buy at Wal Mart (linens, cookware, utensils, etc).Washer $75.Dryer $75.Stove $100.Fridge $100.2 recliners $50.Tables and lamps $50.Dining table and chairs $50.2 bedroom suites $300.2 old style televisions, free.That's $800.Probably spend $400 at Wal Mart for soft goods.Finally my biggest single expense is the Smart TV for the living room, $250.My tenants work 10-12 hours a day, 6-7 days a week. 

We don’t do over the top amenities, just basics like coffee, televisions and comfortable linens.

Although STR can seem sexy and the potential to make more than a long term rental, you also have to consider the start up costs...furnishing, linens, plateware, small appliances, washer/dryer, baby gear, decor, pictures, curtains, televisions, games, routers, professional photos etc etc.Hope this helps a bit, not trying to talk you out of it, just food for thought.

I work in music for film and television, and unfortunately still need to live in Los Angeles for the foreseeable future (though that my change).

If you see their add on television or hear it on the radio, they probably don't do what you need on a regular basis.  

Caleb, As I frequently say, "I am not an attorney and don't play one on television."

Old style televisions, $3-$5; I have about 50 of them.The people that rent from me are refinery contractors. 

Hello All,After 25+ years in the Broadcast Television business, I have made the decision to focus full time on Real Estate.