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2 February 2025 | 9 replies
@Duarte MarquesPossibly but highly not recommendedFor those with no real estate experience or experience in taking on debt, it’s not easyTo do it also with little to no down payment or reserves in most occasions will end in disasterReminds me of when in high school a friend used to let his dog drive his car.
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25 January 2025 | 8 replies
I took the Airbnb bookings and now I'm around 80/20 Airbnb/VRBO.Based on a recent bad experience that I had with Airbnb (it's a separate thread out here), I called VRBO and asked them how I can get more booking requests from VRBO.
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6 February 2025 | 0 replies
With all of our experience, including my husband being a residential drafter and designer.
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28 January 2025 | 10 replies
Offer a great first-stay experience with thoughtful touches like welcome gifts and clear communication to earn those initial positive reviews.For Big Bear’s rules, stay on top of local ordinances—maybe even connect with other hosts for advice.
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8 February 2025 | 1 reply
Just my personal experience.
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5 February 2025 | 1 reply
Made a decent profit for my first experience Lessons learned?
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5 February 2025 | 1 reply
I own a duplex in Tempe Arizona and looking to continue to gain experience.
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6 February 2025 | 2 replies
We would like to create a partnership where we are 50/50 partners and he brings the cash and I bring the experience, knowledge, and contacts ect.
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31 January 2025 | 2 replies
Dramatic experience for both our tenants and us.