With the use of VRBO, Booking.com and direct bookings can all raise your chances of staying booked and being successful.  

I don't think I will be able to make this one but will definitely attend the one in March.

A good tenant is more than just a rent check—they should respect your property, your rules, and the people around them.

It seems you're doing quite well with what you've developed over the years. 

Quote from @Morgan Leiviska: How I would build this database for you would be to connect with people at local meetups that you find.

Eric,, I think why people go for the fund model is the idea that they are spreading their money into multiple notes being held by the company.. while in theory this is great but as you noted you don't really have any security compared to being the beneficiary of the debt instrument IE debt is in your name. 

Quote from @Ryan Moyer: Quote from @Nick Velez: Hey Anthony,I have a few STR's in Gainesville and have lived here for about 7 years now and know several people with STR's as well.

DOM can be minimized by a number of different factors including the quality of marketing, rent price, availability to show. 

The showings with the tenant went well and they didn't have any questions during the showing.

We sent a letter of termination because it had to be signed bye 11:59 yesterday.