If you can manage to keep up with the real estate market in these markets that we have come to hit, and still be able to navigate the unchartered waters.

It's even more fun since you're not forced to do a deal, yet you can keep scaling.

Keep grinding it out my friend. 

Remember, confidence grows with each step, so take action and keep moving forward!

What's funny is most of my sec 8 tenants keep the places nicer than my cash tenants.

I think this arrangement can suit both parties, he wasnt going to be able to keep the house but can still live there for super cheap.

Tourism keeps short-term rentals booked, while long-term rentals offer solid returns at a lower price point with steady demand.

@Tom Dieringer After purchasing my first property in 2024, I acquired most of my short-term rental (STR) knowledge from The Short Term Shop, which included maintaining respectful communication with guests, keeping calendar availability up-to-date, and ensuring high-quality listings.When I initially began May of 2024, I opted to list my property exclusively on a single Online Travel Agency (OTA) - Vrbo.

Hey @Thanh Lu, so if you only have a couple of units, then self management isn't that hard.The key to doing it right is setting it up properly and keeping up on maintenance.I can count the number of late night calls from guests on one hand.

I would keep the deposit unless I am able to rebook the dates and then I would only make her pay the difference for any unbooked nights.