Here's the Homeaway statement re: the service fee:"We are announcing changes that enable us to provide the best experience and most value to travelers and vacation rental owners and managers.We are revising our traveler guarantees to provide even more coverage, reducing prices for owners and managers, and changing the way we monetize our business.Now, travelers who book or pay directly through HomeAway’s sites will have the full amount of their booking protected against things like misrepresented or double-booked properties.

Where do you travel for work?

Hello BiggerPockets, I am just getting started in real estate investing and am trying to flip my first property.I live in a small town with very little opportunity for what I would consider good flips, the nearest city is 3 hours from where I live, how far are you willing to travel to check out a good deal?

Then the usual little things like batteries for smoke detectors, bulbs, etc. 

If you're like me and you travel a lot, this card could help you save more money in the long run than a cash back rewards card would.

Has anyone had any experience with a soundproofing membrane that goes under engineered hardwood and claims to reduce footfall shock sound from traveling between levels?

I am 18 years old, just about to finish my schooling career in the 2 months, and would not mind traveling oversees for 'business purposes' next year :D Pretty keen actually..Any info on this topic would be great, thanks.

Tenant must test smoke alarms every 6 months and notify landlord of non-function. 

@Brad Turley Quite a few ways - direct mailer, word of mouth, solicit via travel sites, social media, regular networking etc.

This guest indicated he and his party travel to our town for work and would be interested in using our place in the future.