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6 January 2025 | 3 replies
Another property assessment included another home that had been demoed/removed before we bought the property.
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4 January 2025 | 5 replies
Quote from @Owen Rosen: Quote from @Rod Hanks: It’s a good idea to have the insurance policy include both the tenant’s name and yours as additional insured.
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13 January 2025 | 16 replies
The first apartments I rented as the owner, were previously rented by the former owner at $150 month including utilities.
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31 January 2025 | 121 replies
The good news is that there are plenty of great CPAs out there including on these forums.We did have a conversation with him, which is why we selected him in the first place.
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9 January 2025 | 20 replies
Still, considering how difficult it is to find a good real estate focused accountant, limiting your search to local providers usually gives you too few options.Expand your search to include remote CPAs.
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7 January 2025 | 7 replies
We don't allow any "deal-making" in the forums, which includes advertising your services or properties, looking for partners, etc.
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13 January 2025 | 16 replies
STR insurance provides broader coverage, including liability, property damage (even non-guest-related), and gaps Aircover might not cover.For damages caused by guests, document everything (photos, receipts, estimates) and file a claim through Airbnb.
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18 January 2025 | 16 replies
We are in Tampa so a similar market.We provide a starter set which is clearly communicated to guests (thought some people do not like it and clearly do not read which you cannot help) generally consisting of:- 2 Laundry Pods- 2 Dishwasher pods- 2 Rolls of Toilet Paper per bathroom- 2 Paper Towel Rolls- 2 Trashbags- All soaps are refillable including dish soap, hand soap, and body washes/shampoos.They are expected to get their own should they run out of anything.
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27 January 2025 | 33 replies
LLC's separate your personal assets from your investments and offer you protection from lawsuits related to your property, they can help to establish a more professional image if you plan to expand, and they provide some flexibility on how you are taxed.There are some drawbacks, included fees and administrative work, but it's ultimately best to consider speaking with a CPA to determine the best option for you.
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19 January 2025 | 55 replies
Also, SAAS platforms are supposed to include support and service (that's the last S), but the quality varies greatly from company to company.