Brian Berry
For those who self-manage at a distance, how do you manage keys?
I am seriously considering self managing from several states away. I have nearly every element in place, but I have yet to wrap my head around managing keys to the properties. Specifically, how do I get keys to the va...
Ben Leybovich
Both My Wife and I Are Officially Retired!
OK - so I quit working for W2 about 4 years ago. About 8 years ago I passed the non-profit music school for kids that I set up over to Patrisha, and went into RE full time. At first, she continued to garner nice reven...
Joe S.
Anybody take a a year break/ retire
So anyone ever just sit on the sidelines a catch their breath a year??So technically, I do not have to buy another house in order to pay my bills. As with most things people their desire to have a higher income increa...
Sherry Lee
Turnkey Company, yes or no?
Hi All,Background: Last year, my husband and I bought a foreclosure property in Missouri and rented it out through Zillow since we had some free time. It's going well so far! However, new job opportunities came up and...
Sara Martin
The $5 Sandwich GOLD
I am a young person constantly seeking personal and financial development, I'd like to share some encouragement with those in this community whom share that same passion!Graham Stephan, a young and established real es...
Angeline Rebottaro
Bed furniture preferences?
Hey everyone! We are getting our first STR ready to rent in the next few weeks and of course there's still a ton of things to buy. I wanted to get your takes on furniture preferences.
Bunk beds or trundle beds? I ha...
Jem J.
A tenant's text: wood flooring
Hello BP ,Herewith is a copy of my tenant's text. She is renting one of our rentals which is on a high end complex. (High ceilings with exposed beams, 2BR 2.5 Ba, all granite counters, all hardwood....and at least 20 ...
Bruce Woodruff
Advice on STR pets appreciated
I'm considering allowing pets (dogs only) at one of our listings to beef up the bookings and increase revenue (I hope). I've always been anti pets because I've seen what they can do and have cleaned up quite a few bac...
Rachel Kokosenski
Creating Welcome Baskets
Hello! I am purchasing a vacation STR in another state. I'd like to be able to do a "value add" of having a Welcome Basket to greet my guests, but I'm trying to figure out how to make sure it will go smoothly as I can...
Sarah Lorenz
Features to include if building a home to also use as an STR?
I am thinking about building a house for our next primary residence, but I would also like to use it occasionally as an STR. I’m thinking about features to include for this purpose. So far, I’m thinking about extra cl...