
11 November 2018 | 2 replies
We run a Vacation Rental Hosting & Cleaning business so we have a lot of experience with Waikiki condos.

29 October 2018 | 98 replies
They seemed to be happy and they nodded in understanding.THE SECOND MONTHSomehow during the second month, when the newness wears off and the happiness falls into a routine, the new Tenants become confused.

29 October 2018 | 14 replies
I took it down, deep cleaned the unit, added handles to the cupboards, and purchased a Modem and added internet for $30/month.

4 November 2018 | 15 replies
I'd let them go, clean it up and get it rented again asap and consider any loss as what you paid for the learning experience and make sure you button up that hole in your lease for the future.

1 November 2018 | 6 replies
Something to keep in mind with STR, that's tied to why REI is a smart game to play - control is the name of the game.You want to control the guests and rates (vet them in hopes of avoiding property damage, set rates to attract those willing to pay more for quality)You want to control the costs (furnishings, consumables, cleaning/repair/plumbing/electrical)You want to control the property (choice of property, location, financing terms, well or city water, septic or city sewer, etc)This is all going to be very hard to do, if not impossible, if you don't OWN THE PROPERTY.

3 November 2018 | 5 replies
Reason why we are asking, is the appraiser will need to justify how value increased by $33.5k.We did a few upgrade ourselves but nothing major that needed a contractor; mostly clean up, fixing fences, changing bathroom hardware, etc.

5 November 2018 | 8 replies
Anyway, several administrative things you can do (no particular order):Send appraiser before pics Provide rehab list of work doneRun your own comps and let the appraiser know where you think the value should beBe present for appraisal and show work doneGet house professionally cleaned (someone who does this for a living, not tenants).

12 November 2018 | 41 replies
I recently signed leases on 8 fully furnished apartments.The way I initially started Airbnb is because of my cleaning company.

5 November 2018 | 33 replies
They show up on time, do good work, finish when they say, and clean up when they are done.

2 November 2018 | 4 replies
Additionally we have cleaned the property and documented all.