Below are a few things I look for in a vacation rental cleaner:1) Hot Tub Maintenance: Since many of my properties include hot tubs, it's essential that my cleaners are experienced in testing water quality and adding the appropriate chemicals as needed. 2) Clear Communication: Real-time communication is crucial for me.

I added a decent amount into the house (new paint, new hot water heater, brand new kitchen, better layout) but I’m not sure if that’s enough for me to appraise for 20% equity. 

I'm looking to get an Air Bnb BRRRR of my own to ramp things up. airdna.com is a good source for market data, rates, seasonal occupancy.

There are many buildings with systems reaching the end of their life - Galvanized hot water risers, leaking vent stacks, aging window systems, outdated elevator and fire safety equipment.

I would say the MOST important things are 1) communication with your guests and getting good reviews, along with 2) having a vetted team (handyman, cleaners, etc.). and 3) document EVERYTHING regarding issues and Air BnB will take care of you (without documentation you're out of luck).

When it goes this far we usually order an air quality test.

They pull any moisture they can get out of the air, so if there are any small cracks or openings to outside air they will just continue running, filling up their tank from the moisture in the outside air and not working efficiently at drying out the space you’re trying to dry very well.

I’m active duty Air Force with four properties.

I have a unit where the air conditioning is out and it is extremely hot.

Obviously, cooling to 96 this weekend would be oppressively hot inside.