Check-in process: Inform the guest when and how they’ll receive the property access details.

Never missed a visit after that, even if I didn't have a guest coming in right away....

Curious if anyone has had success (or failure) qualifying for RE Professional status with an STR, even if not self managing?

Be prepared to invest extra cash into amenities to lure guests in.

I wish I could make it work with sub 100k properties, but that's usually fools gold (especially in 2023) and just not where you find long term success.

So, while it did boost visibility, the premium status didn’t clinch the deal.Another client in Austin had a dfferent experience.

Initially we thought weekends for football games, homecoming, graduation and ect would be our clientele but  I’m liking the idea of weekly stays from these types of guests.  

That low interest rate is gold, and as rents in Stockton are still climbing, you could achieve positive cash flow relatively easily.

If you're in a market where you have to provide kayaks and bicycles for your guests in order to compete, then you might think differently.It's important to remember though that a second-home policy is still a homeowner's policy at the end of the day. 

I let them know I would expect a refund if a guest complains about dog hair or something else pet related.