Joe Splitrock
Best Air Freshener for Short Term Rentals
I am looking for suggestions on the best air freshener to use in a short term rental. We have typically avoided plug in or evaporating air freshener scents in our short term rental. My concern was someone may be sensi...
Kevin Fritz
Determining the "Cost" of One Additional Housemate
Hey everybody,
Thank you for taking the time to read this post. I am trying to determine our real cost of having one extra person live in our household. Below is an overview of our unusual housing situation, foll...
Susan K.
Fireplace Surround Advice Needed
I have a fireplace that has a very dirty and stained black metal surround. This is the part that has vents and the glass doors are attached to it. Basically the face of the insert. We surrounded this with new stone...
Amie Garcia
suspect PM is charging exorbitant fees for services and goods
My PM is charging exorbitant fees for cleaning, products for the unit and bookings have moved to other properties. Red flags all over! I’m ending our business agreement but have not been compensated for charges for s...
Pete T.
Urine smell
Looking to get rid of major odor in house. Apparantly the animals from the previous owner did such a good job going where ever that it is hard to even walk into the place. Looking for people that have dealt w/ this ...
Guillaume D.
First House Flip Deal -22k Profits
Thought I could share with everyone my first real estate investor move. It happened this year. Myself and 2 partners decided to go in business together and look for a house to flip. After about 15 visits and 6 offe...
Steven Tran
My first short term rental
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $500,000
Cash invested: $25,000
Purchased a furnished 4 bedroom 2.5 bath single family home primary home that we co...
Ralph Noyes
Handling Deposit Refunds When Tenants Left Unit Less Than Clean
At walk through, fan blades were all caked with dirt, cobwebs and dustbunnies abound, hardwood and tile floors hadn't been swept or mopped, countertops not wiped, exterior of kitchen appliances not cleaned, stove top ...
Jem J.
Student renters questions
I have several students interested to rent. Their questions are:1" In regards to prohibited flammable materials, propane grill is ok ? What about household chemicals which are considered toxic or flammable , will thes...
Christen G.
Porcelain Sink Damage
Hey folks,
A renter at my STR cabin did a number on my vintage, perfectly restored porcelain sink. I'm not sure what it is/how it happened, but it's black streaks that no matter how hard I scrubbed I could not get ou...