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Steffany Boldrini Seeking Advice: Issues with Jenny Yi, an STR Designer
4 January 2025 | 20 replies
Did anyone advise you, mentor you ,on how to find and vet an interior decorator?
Myers Bryan Floorplan software recommendations?
14 December 2024 | 2 replies
Planner 5DPlatform: AndroidFeatures:Supports both 2D and 3D floor plans.Allows you to scan walls and create floor plans as you walk through a property.Offers a vast library of furniture and decor items to customize your plans.Bonus: Projects can be synced and edited on Windows through their web platform3.
Desiree Rejeili Home Staging FAQ: What You Need To Know
9 January 2025 | 2 replies
Staging is the process of arranging and decorating your house to highlight its best features and make it as appealing as possible to potential buyers.
Jonathan Greene If You Are Asking These Questions About Your STR, You Are Already Failing
4 January 2025 | 26 replies
The rental had ratty furniture, a record player prominently featured in the marketing but it had no speakers, missing basics items in the kitchen, lots of drunks in the concrete hallways that reverberated right into the bedroom at 2am, a strong odor of urine outside, and more.We have super hosts in this forum that have hundreds of 5-star reviews and are masters of the craft, but I look at their rentals and see they don't have any artwork on the walls, decor is basic, they do nothing to make the guest feel welcome, etc. 
Nichole Kinard What to do with 50 acres of rural land
21 November 2024 | 12 replies
They built a pole barn structure, air conditioned it, strung up some lights and trendy decor and host baby showers or weddings almost every weekend. 
Marc Shin new STR just went live - how do i get reviews?
2 January 2025 | 13 replies
--reach out and thank them upon getting the booking and ask if they have any questions--send a "Welcome" email or automated message during the week prior to arrival--reach out the day after arrival to ask how everything was the first night and ask if there is anything that the property needs--reach out at the end of the stay (that morning or within 24 hours) and ask how everything was, anything to improve, anything to add to the house and then offer an incentive for returning guests.My 2 cents,Mike Absolutely stay in your place as Mike said.You will see things the cleaners will never let you know about.We stayed in our PF will putting up the Christmas decorations and found a cracked plastic shelf in the fridge. 
Lotus Eli Innovative Strategies for Maximizing ROI in Short-Term Rentals
30 September 2024 | 46 replies
Think about partnering with local event organizers and advertising your place as a perfect accommodation for visitors.Seasonal decor: Make your property feel cozy and festive during the holidays, or provide season-specific gear like beach chairs in summer or sleds in winter.Local Partnerships:Experiences and services: Partner with local tour guides, restaurants, or even spas to offer exclusive deals or curated experiences for your guests.
Julio Gonzalez Asset Classifications for Cost Segregation
7 January 2025 | 6 replies
Non-tangible property includes buildings, land or other inherently permanent structures.I get a lot of questions on which group specific assets belong in, so I put together a list to help.Non-Tangible PropertyBuilding (27.5 or 39 Year Useful Life)Land (Non-Depreciable)Paved Parking Areas (15 Year useful life)Swimming Pools (15 Year useful life)Fences (15 year useful life)Bridges (15 year useful life)Exterior Landscaping (15 year useful life)Docks (15 year useful life)Sidewalks (15 year useful life)Tangible Personal PropertyMillwork or decorative trimCarpetAir Conditioning equipmentShelving, cabinets and display racksAccordion doors and partitionsWall coveringsInterior landscapingNeon or other signsDecorative and business specific activity light fixturesGenerators, machinery and kitchen equipmentWindow treatmentsWhat other questions do you have regarding cost segregation?
Jessica Celenza Poconos STR - Thoughts?
23 August 2023 | 20 replies
Decor and furniture add up.
Mindy Jensen And excellent article for working with Millennials
12 April 2016 | 3 replies
This was the line that stuck out the most to me"Think about things that I’m going to experience in the home buying process that I can’t learn by googling things" I try to give them the info they wouldn't think to look up like ongoing maintenance, HOA issues, insurance tips and decorating/remodeling advice.