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Luxury or cheaper rental to start?
Hi All,My husband and I are looking to invest in a short-term vacation rental. We are mulling over 2 options and would love some guidance.1. Luxury, brand-new home at $1.1 million in a resort community. Right next to ...
Jonathan Mueller
I bought Schitts Creek.....I bought a motel, now what?!?!
Ok so I just bought an extended stay motel in Michigan......and I live in Utah.How it happened: I was under contract on a single level 9 plex in a small industrial town in Michigan, I flew out for the inspection and w...
Kerry Baird
Had to cancel today's guest: water break in foundation slab
Today I went to my vacation rental to finish up laundry for a turn. When I went to the faucet to turn on the water, there was no water. I went back to the recently-started washing machine. Also, no water. Immediat...
Candice De
Short Term Rentals... Are they the root of our housing issues?
STR... good, bad, or depends?
I live in Frisco, CO nestled between 5 ski resorts, lovely Lake Dillon, and a 1.5 hour drive to the growing metro area of Denver.
We are not alone here, but in Frisco, there is a big wo...
Jerry W.
NEED ADVICE ON FIXING UP A SHORT TERM RENTAL
To all of you who have short term rentals I would appreciate your thoughts and advice on rehabbing a property for a short term rental. I have a duplex where one half has been fixed up and is very clean and nice and I...
Glenn McCrorey
City bans conversions to rental properties
I haven't hear of this before but the city of Cedar Falls Iowa is implementing a six month ban on home owners turning their house into a rental property. The ban can be extended for up to a year. Interesting, seems ...
AaronFaith Riddering
Small town Airbnb vs. long term rental
Hello BP friends. We have a 4/2 property we are currently remodeling to be used as a rental in a small town. We are leaning toward long term but also had thought about short term. I checked out the Airbnb site and ...
Nate Wiger
Mailing address for nonconforming guest house?
Hi all, I'm considering buying a SFR with a guest house out back that is currently used by the owner's son. Owner and son moving out after sale. It's not an official ADU/JADU so due to San Diego rules, it doesn't qual...
Lynn Montang
Airbnb vs other Vacation Rental By Owner Websites
I recently listened to a podcast where this girl talked about how much she LOVES Airbnb.... well I don't "get" it, I find Airbnb nothing but aggravating and frustrating! VRBO is my favorite and second is TripAdvisor....
Trenton Carey
Situating My Personal Finances Before Investing
Hello Everyone,I am recently married and my wife and I currently rent a guest home from our family for 1,000 dollars a month all inclusive. We don't pay for the utilities, cable, internet, or alarm system. It's a pret...