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Short-term rentals have become a popular avenue for property owners and investors. So let's delve into the critical aspects that drive success in the STR industry. Whether it's exceptional guest experiences, effective...
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Question for experienced STR hosts: If you are a super-host on airbnb and a Premier Partner on VRBO, you certainly hate 4 star reviews like me. When there is an issue, you proactively communicate with the guest to avo...
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I’ve run into this problem twice now in 3 weeks so I’m starting to think “It’s not you, it’s me” and looking for some advice.
Someone leaves me a 4-star review. Zero issues during their stay. I reach out and the conv...
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I’m having one of those batches. A**holes that have decided they don’t like my properties before they even get there. Why they booked is beyond me. The worst part is I see it coming. Yet there’s nothing I can do. Ther...
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I just spent the last two days in meetings with potential flippers and maybe guys who have flipped a few years ago and want back in, or perhaps some want to be flippers. I don't know. But here in Vegas everyone wants ...
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How tough are y'all non guests that leave the home a bit of a mess? We've rented our personal residence out a number of times and each time the home has been pretty spotless on our return. We just purchased a full t...
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Rent is due on the 1st. I offer a grace period of sorts through the 5th with no late fee. Once the 6th comes there is a $50 late fee and then $10 each additional day.I have had to collect this once ($60.00). Tenant ne...
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We are off to a great start on our new rental. 9 reviews to date and ALL 5 star wtih glowing comments. Just had our 10th guest this year and they wrote publicly and privately very nice and complimentary descriptions...
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Yeah, I said it. And yes it's because I just got one.
First of all -I want to make it perfectly clear that I am not encouraging you to allow bad reviews. Anything short of a glowing 5-star review that quite fra...
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Hello! I’ve had a successful Airbnb for past year and closing on a two unit property next week that I’ll also Airbnb. I’m good about communicating pre, during and post check out but sometimes have a hard time with how...