Vacancy can run into years when a commercial unit vacates.

Unless we have a signed lease by this date, we will accept that as your intention not to renew and vacate the unit by lease end, May 1.Sincerely,Mary Jay with her newly found ballsAnd stick to it.

I'm relatively new to this; I own one duplex which was empty and needed renovating when I bought it, and I'm looking at a 4 unit property with 2 of the 4 units currently rented. Since I've never dealt with previous te...

Hello-Does anyone have a deal analysis spreadsheet for potential STR/vacation rentals that they would be willing to share?

I have seen people rent their land for recreational activities (hunting, RV-ing, etc.) and also set up "glamping" camp grounds and make bank from short term vacation renters.

I guess the same could happen in a hotel but what I'm getting at is things can become challenging when one party is on a vacation schedule and the other party is on the 9-5 daily grind schedule. 

If your listing says you can sleep 12 people, you better have more than 6 place settings. 10 - Vacation Rental Insurance.

Also I am looking for an experienced realtor on Oahu that has worked with investors and understand the investor mindset.Type of house hacking strategies I am considering:Multiple units (duplex, multi family home)Single home with roommates (rent out extra bedrooms)Single home with vacation rental (Airbnb extra bedrooms)And here are my criteria:Budget 60-75k downpaymentEastern windward side of Oahu (Kailua and surrounding neighborhoods)Renter or vacation goer friendly locationLightweight rehab (no fixer)Aloha!

Best regards,Rob Hi Rob,I primarily sell vacation rentals in OR & CA and have written previously on the value of attractive and quality furnishings as part of a successful STR.

The house is paid off free and clear, but we have no intention of selling it; we want to keep it in the family and turn the lot into a vacation home, Airbnb, or even a rental.