Marc Shin
Boardgames and other low cost amenities in STR
28 December 2024 | 19 replies
Low-cost amenities like a coffee bar with local brews or smart home features (e.g., a keyless entry or a streaming device) can also boost your ROI by enhancing guest experience.
Dina Schmid
Is a Loft a Bedroom?
18 December 2024 | 13 replies
Closet not always necessary: While a closet is often considered a bedroom feature, it's not always required by building codes to classify a room as a bedroom.
Brian Kantor
Any multi-game arcade machines/vendors you'd recommend?
1 January 2025 | 27 replies
They have a variety of machines that feature multiple games and are compact enough for most spaces.
Jorge Caceres
Utilities included worth the risk?
7 January 2025 | 28 replies
Items or features in this quadrant that aren't there won't be missed, but if they are there, they will be expected to operate perfectly.
Bradley Guion
Seeking Advice: Scaling STR Business vs. Starting a Glamping Venture
15 December 2024 | 4 replies
My vision includes developing the land into a destination with features like driveways, walking paths, utilities, and unique lodging structures.Here’s my tentative plan1.Place the existing STR in an LLC2.Apply for an SBA small business loan to fund the next steps, including a feasibility study (~$10k+), land clearing, and infrastructure development.While this direction excites me, I’m torn between pursuing this venture and continuing with a more traditional approach—buying one home per year using conventional loans.I’d love to hear your thoughts:•Has anyone transitioned from STRs to glamping or similar ventures?
Garry Lawrence
19-Year-Old Closing on First Rental Property – Seeking Advice!
11 January 2025 | 12 replies
There's also free services for tenants to pay their rent online which include some light accounting features.
Desiree Board
Advice for a new long term rental investor
15 January 2025 | 24 replies
BiggerPockets is a great place to find featured agents experienced with long-term rental investments—they can guide you to cash-flowing properties and connect you with resources like contractors and property managers.
Felipe Mejia
HISPANIC/LATINO REAL ESTATE INVESTING
15 December 2024 | 18 replies
@Felipe Mejia, I just heard the podcast episode that you were featured in and was left inspired.
Meghan Dreher
NEW STR coming to market algorithm optimization
20 December 2024 | 10 replies
For the listings that are struggling, try using the calendar promo feature on Airbnb to help boost visibility.
Jennifer Turner
How to modify terms of a seller-financed mortgage?
13 January 2025 | 8 replies
Govt loans will typically offer loan mods, forbearance, and other workout/loss mitigation options if requested, but that is a feature of the loan, not law.