Over the weekend I started driving around the area in which I live, and was honestly a but shocked by how many properties I came across that were either vacant or in a major state of disrepair.  Within a fairly concen...

Hi there. I've been a landlord for 10 years, have always been careful in screening, and have been very lucky with tenants. Until now. I've only posted on this forum once before, asking for advice on how to not renew a...

Hello,I recently had a couple move into the 2nd floor unit of a duplex I own.  The couple on the first floor have been there since before I bought the place and have a lot of stuff in the backyard (plants, grills, pat...

Hi there!  I am an experienced LTR investor but this is my first go at STR.  Located in a popluar fishing destination, there is a decent amount of traffic, but I am not getting any actual bookings....Any insight, tips...

"I also need to let you know that the garbage disposal is leaking & some how there are bed bugs in my son's room mostly on my grandson's bed."Got this nice xmas note from my tenant.Never had to deal with bed bugs,...

Hey BiggerPockets!Hoping to get some advise on how to draw more interest into my STR near Deep Creek MD.  The house is 5 minutes from the lake and last year we had around bookings for around 60% of the year.  This yea...

Preston Hollow flip, nice areaJust Listed $750,000, looking for a new owner now.Started as 5/3/2 finished as 4/3/2, Waiting on final number but rough are 355K purchase, rehab around 160K holding cost 40k What an adven...

Hello everyone,I launch my first short term rental of (hopefully) many this week. There were a few ways I tried to differentiate my listing, as it seems that's the best way to maximize revenue for a property while sti...

Hello everyone!

I was in need of some help right before I get out there and make it happen.

I wanted to know the complete set of contracts I will need between the following;

1. Contracts between S...

What amenities or consumables do you provide guests that sets you apart from the competition and earns you rave reviews?
- Welcome basket?
- Video games and pool table?
- Hot tub?
- Pellet gun, list of creatures, ...