Zachary Engen
Micromanaging my STR property manager
I just got 2 airbnb up and going last month and I have a property manager, he also gets MTR insurance bookings. He uses buildium as the software platform. Am I wrong for wanting to see when my places get booked and ho...
Wilson Vanhook
Balancing use between Airbnb & VRBO for STR's 🔥
I went live with my first STR just a few weeks ago. Bought a 1 BR cabin in Broken Bow, OK. Since going live I've been doing everything I can to try and 'dominate the algorithms,' considering I'm both a new owner and n...
Tim Schroeder
The Ultimate STR App/Service/Website thread - What are your favs?
What is your favorite dynamic pricing app? Everbooked vs. BeyondPricing vs. The Others? The best electronic door lock? The best Wi-Fi Thermostat? How about a Guest communication app? Synchronized calendar? What makes ...
Scott Watson
STR owner starting out with 1st rental
Hey guys, I would love to hear your feedback on MUST HAVE PMS platforms for “newbie” STR investor. I would like to use a PMS to automate most important booking platforms, price labs, etc. my goal is to keep it as sim...
Bill Exeter
Year-End Tax Planning for Failed 1031 Exchanges
Investors often ask “what happens to my 1031 exchange transaction if I sell my relinquished property and cannot find suitable like-kind replacement property to identify, or I cannot acquire the property that I did ide...
Kevin Boyd
Vacation Rental Management Software
I am looking for software to make the management of 6 vacation rental properties more effecient. My main objectives is to have one calendar to manage for bookings and setting rates and one place to send and receive em...
Carlos O.
Wholesaling business plan - Financial model
I'm working on my business plan for wholesaling; specifically the financial model section. Here is where all the fancy what-if projections go. However, I need some help. I'm specifically looking to wholesale in the LA...
Dan Stewart
Feeling Good About Our Vacation Rental Home
I just wanted to share some success on our vacation rental home. My parents bought a place in Northern Michigan last summer. For the past year, we have been working on it and upgrading it. In June, we were all finishe...
Bienes Raices
Painter wants 25% down to paint house
He says it's for materials. Would you do this or pass and look for someone else?
Michael Plaks
Crazy technicalities: how the IRS defines your age. Spoiler: it depends.
Specific technical issue that triggered this post. When parents employ their minor child, the child is exempt from Social Security and Medicare (aka FICA) - if under 18. But what exactly happens in the year the child ...