@Mike Gi be sure to check Airbnb longer stays and Furnished Finder to see what your competition's pricing and decor are like and make your properties pet friendly if you can as this is always a way to out compete the competition.

Of course, you need to choose your areas and decor wisely, so I recommend working with someone experienced who knows what the clients there are looking for.

This is where most people start getting nervous. And, honestly, it's for good reason. Having good residents can make owning a rental house a breeze, but bad ones can make it a nightmare. Fortunately, there are practic...

Original, decorated with period antiques and rugs, an old grandfather clock, a river otter taxidermy, and a 80-year-old map of the Great Smoky Mountains above the fireplace. 

Expectations for a higher standard of decor and theming has infiltrated this industry and those are the ones that do well.

I have a HELOC on my Texas primary residence and am considering a house hack for my next purchase.

When renting out furnished rooms, am I obligated to provide the exact furnishings and decor shown in the original listing photos?

Hi Jake, the fact that you're a US citizen/resident has absolutely no bearing on the process.

Purchase price: $350,000 Cash invested: $50,000 Sale price: $550,000 I acquired this property in 2015 and used it as my primary residence for two years.

I have one building with decorative fireplaces and we capped those so they can't use them.