After multiple attempts over the course of weeks we will eventually resort to changing the locks.

Always have multiple exit strategies!

I have investments all over the city in multiple asset classes.

But if there are enough bedrooms or you get multiple homes, you will be able to support hiring a local manager to manage daily operations. 

You can use a channel manager like Hospitable to help manage the listing on multiple platforms - primarily you can protect against double bookings, but there are many other nuances to each platform that the program does not touch.

Purchase price: $950,000 Cash invested: $1,050,000 We've syndicated the purchase of multiple single family homes, remodeled them and made them into "fun-houses".

Just think about what happens in hot tubs....Every management company I spoke with confirmed this, and I've been through multiple cleaners and they all did it as their standard cleaning procedure.

You can also do both and dedicate some capital to multiple strategies.

In 11 years hosting multiple properties, is does not happen often, but it still happens, so we look at how we can prevent it. 

Here are a few of my top tips for making your property pet-friendly:Research local pet fees: Ensure your pet fees are competitive while still allowing you to cover potential wear and tear and make a profit.Set a pet limit: Specify the maximum number of pets allowed on your short-term rental platforms and highlight this in multiple areas of your listing, including your property rules.Provide pet essentials: Invest in items like a large dog crate and pet food bowls for guest use.Create clear pet rules: Share these rules with guests during check-in.