I want to start off on the right foot and was thinking of getting a gift for my new tenant.Has anyone here done this if so do you have ideas for what to get them?

What questions should you ask your cleaning company before hiring them to clean your STR?

Hello all,My partner and I have began managing short term rentals in our area for other host.  Generally the most time intensive properties for managing these properties is the turnover between guest.  Luckily we have...

Hi All,I'm doing taxes for 2016 and we have an owner occupied duplex that we lived in all last year (we bought Aug '15).Now I know people that are responding probably aren't going to be certified accountants blah blah...

Today, 4-5 of my units will become vacant.  The tenants are going back home since their job is projected to be done.  How are you, or your cleaning crew, going to clean your places for the next renters?  Or are you go...

The answer should be none of it but that doesn't always happen. 
I have stayed in several vacation rentals with kids and a dog and always treat the home with respect and leave it in a pristine condition.
We had a gr...

Hey all, Wanted to share what I found that has made a difference in my MTR business. 1. Communication: Keeping communication on the same and consistent trackable plain! 2. Welcome baskets: I include a 50 dollar gift c...

Hello everybody - happy to be a part of this great community.So we have embarked on our first Short Term Rental journey. In the process of closing on a home in the mountains of western NC. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, nice ...

I’ll try to be as concise as possible:Had a nasty guest over Christmas. Left a bunch of trash (we charge $15/bag), she asked about this the night before checkout and confirmed the cost. We leave a starter pack of ever...

I want to know if it is a wise investment to buy a condo on the beach in Panama City Florida with today's pricIng.  For rental income with property manager.