Personally I would do a water change after every guest.To decide if the hot tab is a value add, look at your competition.

Hi Kathryn - I personally would have no problem sharing insights if another host or soon-to-be host reached out to me.

I would require renters insurance and make it easy for them to purchase providing online options and suggestions to add to their car insurance, etc.

Whether it's about real estate investing, personal finance, or any other topic, I want to empower others with the tools they need to succeed without expecting anything in return.However, not everyone shares this philosophy.

@Dave Kush  I personally invest in higher end stuff on the Northside of the city so there is less distressed to choose from, but the payoffs are bigger when they hit.

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

Personally I would serve the 3 day notice and then serve the notice to vacate after she pays.

I'm reading an application that sounds as if my personal assets would back the loan.

Given my geographic inability to personally manage the properties and long stretches of not having cell or internet service, I'm calculating 3rd party property management into all my deals.

If the software is not simplifying your life or making you more accurate, you shouldn't use it.Software has extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button,your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.