Garrett Kroll
4.99 Rating for 1K+ Reviews: Guest Experience Tips You Can Use At Your STR!
11 November 2024 | 16 replies
They also leave a communal bottle of hand soap.
Eric Jun
Best Practices for Cleaning for Next Tenant
4 November 2024 | 1 reply
Use a non-abrasive scrubber or dish soap to clean the cooktop, and consider using a scraper for any stubborn, burnt-on stains—just be careful to avoid scratching the surface.
Greg O'Brien
Clearing Up Confusion on Tax Treatment of Short Term Rentals
1 November 2024 | 48 replies
Does providing complementally k-cups/teas, popcorn, spices, toiletry essentials (toothbrushes, floss, bath wash, shampoo, conditioner, soap, paper products, makeup remover, laundry detergent, firewood with firestarters for the fireplace and firepit constitute as substantial services?
James Wesley
Hot Tub Management - Complete drain and refills after guests
9 October 2024 | 28 replies
This removes any leftover soap, oils, hairs, etc.2.
Alan Asriants
Is this an end to Wholesaling?
30 October 2024 | 236 replies
You can't keep doing in, in whatever capacity and industry you are, yet preach "morals" from the soap box.
James Khail
Best place to invest for a California resident?
7 October 2024 | 34 replies
If you want to be within driving distance, CA still may make sense.
Jose Farias
Incompetent Property Management Co.
3 October 2024 | 3 replies
Plan is to list the place for sale and invest OUT OF CA. Still
Lotus Eli
Innovative Strategies for Maximizing ROI in Short-Term Rentals
30 September 2024 | 46 replies
Just the basics, little shampoo, conditioner, soap and lotion bottles in each bathroom, salt, pepper, cooking spray, coffee grounds, etc..
Colt Clark
gift baskets for first time tenants
23 September 2024 | 19 replies
NEW TENANT GIFTSHere's what we give new tenants.....Cleaning Bucket with Cleaning Supplies:white vinegar, baking soda, awesome degreaser, disinfectant wipes, carpet spot cleaner, magic eraser, all purpose cleaner, scrub sponge.Tote Bag with Useful Items and Tools:hand soap, paper towels, plastic garbage bags, toilet paper, toilet plunger, Zip-It (strip for clearing hair clogs from drains), plastic clothes hangers (6), shower curtain liner (good quality cloth one), laundry detergent, dish soap/dish detergent, cutting board, "Freeze the Grease, Save the Drain" kit, “Recycle” bag for collecting materials for recyling, magnet with our name and contact information, picture hangers.Refreshments In the Fridge (for move-in day): several bottles of water, healthy snacks, bottle of sparking cider with a welcome note attached.Larger items: Welcome mat, shoe tray.
Steven DeMarco
Almost 2 years in and haven't made any money (via cashflow)
20 September 2024 | 114 replies
.), $2.1K of travel (flights & rental cars), $2.3K in software subscriptions (PMS, etc.) and $300 in mealsManagement Fees ($1.7K) - PM fees, booking platform fees, etc.Cleaning Fees ($6.2K) - pass-through charge for guestRepairs & Maintenance ($10.5K) - General R&M ($1.5K), Painting ($1.2K), Plumbing ($1.5K), Pest Control ($500), R&M Supplies ($500), Labor ($3.5K), Linens, Soaps, Consumables ($1.5K)Legal & Professional ($1.5K) - LLC setup & lawyer fees ($350), inspections ($1.1K)Utilities ($6.4K) - Gas (avg. $63/mo.), Electric (avg. $121/mo.), Internet (avg. $60/mo.), Water & Sewer (avg. $107/mo.).Please let me know if you see anything glaring or things that I can work on bringing down or eliminating completely.It's important to note that up until I hired the full-service PM in April '24, I was self-managing from out of state and paid a local boots on the ground resource when needed.