A few years ago I lived in very nice duplex that was newly constructed. The owners had several of these properties, and had stained concrete floors in all of them. Just wondering about the cost compared to other flo...

Hello all.  I am asking this question for my sister as both her and I are totally unfamiliar with short-term rentals.  She owns a fourplex in Los Angeles which are fully rented out to long-term tenants (1850/mth each ...

Hello,I am just starting out with 2-BR SFH in Ohio that I inherited this year. Never owned property before, let alone investment property.I want to rehab the kitchen in my inherited house to a condition that would be ...

I bought a property on Eagle Mountain Lake(May), furnished it and listed it on VRBO and I have 4 bookings in less than 2 weeks.  I don't think I am quite ready,  so any advice is welcome!!  I am getting ready for my f...

Extraordinary architecture isn't dependent on expensive materials, complex details, or fancy decoration. Thoughtful design can transform ordinary materials, typical details, and minimal/no decoration into something mo...

Hi everyone!This is my *personal* home...not a rental. I live in a contemporary-style Cedar home. We have updated it a lot over the years and now I'm beginning on my living room.The living room has a cathedral ceiling...

First I would like to thank everyone who contributes to this site with all their experience and expertise, this site is amazing!

I have been analyzing some sfh rental properties and am curious to what level d...

Hi, I'm looking for advice on ways to increase my occupancy rate for my STR in Poconos, PA. I began listing my property in May and have only had 2 bookings (both 5 star ratings). I feel like my property isn't competit...

Hello, after reading many posts and doing research I've come to realize many people are spending around 20-25k on rehabs. The problem is, I'm spending anywhere from 35k-50k. Am I going overboard on the rehabs? Our ...

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...