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Annette Eck Landlord’s Realtor Letting Prospects Enter My Home Unsupervised—Is This Legal?
16 October 2024 | 8 replies
We’ve had 6 showings in the past week alone, which is already a lot, but the most concerning part is what’s been happening during these showings.Here’s the real kicker: there have been showings (with prior notice given) when we weren’t home, and my cameras caught prospective buyers entering unaccompanied—no realtor, no landlord, just strangers walking into my occupied home.In one instance, my husband happened to be home and answered the door.
Candor Real How to manage long distance STR as a newbie?
14 August 2024 | 22 replies
.- Security cameras- Smart lock- Doorbell camera- Smart thermostat3.
Jamie Banks MTR Operations + Lessons Learned
10 July 2024 | 17 replies
Having MTRs that are equipped with the tech you need (like keyless locks and cameras) helps make management easier.
Wesley Myers Neighbor refusing to move camera pointed at STR pool
1 May 2024 | 56 replies
His property , he can place cameras anywhere he wants . 
Thomas O'Donnell Not Getting Enough Rental Leads
1 June 2023 | 13 replies
For reference, we have a duplex north of 70 on lilley ave that we get $1400 a month per unit, its 2 bed 1.5 bath, but its completely rehabbed, we are pet friendly, we provide Ring doorbells, security cameras and security system for each unit, and the rent includes water, trash, sewer. 
Simone Koga Self Managing STR at a distance
1 December 2021 | 29 replies
If you go this route hide a lockbox for emergencies.I also have wifi thermostats so I can save on electricity wen no one is there.I also have a high end outdoor only camera system that sends me alerts on motion so that I can keep an eye on who is coming and going.Once you are set up it is pretty easy to self manage.I have HA/VRBO and Airbnb and the calendars synchronize to stay updated.
Johann Jells What to do about a sanitation summons on a 3 family?
28 July 2018 | 16 replies
Pay the summons and then pay for a camera.
James Carlson Hot take: Personal booking websites for your STR are overrated
7 March 2024 | 82 replies
Reasons that Airbnb can immediately shut down a listing: guest complains (wrongly) that there is a camera in the house, Airbnb finds out guests had a big party, a neighbor complains to Airbnb of a rental property that is noisy.
Cody Z. Short Term Rental Co-Hosting & Management Fee Survey
5 August 2024 | 27 replies
The market rate for a full-service STR co-hosting company is 25% gross after cleaning fees.On average the following would be included... 24/7 guest communication, vender oversight, weekly updates on the OTA listings, make sure maintenance and deep cleanings get done...but owner pays the expense, stain removal on linens, marketing the property, keep supplies stocked...again owner pays the expense, keep property guidebooks updated (digital copy and hard copy), security (locks, cameras etc.) oversight, bi-weekly pricing software management, walk the property regularly, provide monthly reports, and obviously any guest problems that arise time to time.
Bruce Woodruff Unhappy Guest message...
19 January 2023 | 17 replies
Turns out they smoked in my house (against the rules) snuck a dog into my house (against my rules because one of my kids has allergies), then they looked right at my ring camera and said "I know you are watching" and then threw their cigarette butt out on the ground.