We are off to a great start on our new rental.  9 reviews to date and ALL 5 star wtih glowing comments.  Just had our 10th guest this year and they wrote publicly and privately very nice and complimentary descriptions...

Curious to hear how you all approach this. I already send a pre check out email thanking tie for the stay. Should I go ahead and ask them to leave a 5 star review and is there a way to do tie without sounding presumpt...

We had a guest who just checked into our Pigeon Forge, TN Cabin. The fireplace needs some repairs to the lining that wont be done for a few weeks so we have an automated message that goes out to guests just before che...

I'm about to be looking for a new tenant to fill 1 bedroom in my home. It is shared living: tenant bedrooms have access to shared kitchen, laundry, living, etc. You may remember that I've had issues with a tenant usin...

I’m considering buying a second home which I’d rent out in Airbnb/VRBO for part of the year.What are the biggest mistakes you made when buying a vacation rental? What do you know now that you knew then?

I have never stayed at a short term rental and I have been hearing all about them. So I go on line and look at a number of Short term rentals. I’m a little unsure about how the pricing goes whether the listed price is...

Hi guys, I posted that hosts should focus on one platform to boost ranking instead of spreading out multiple platforms and I think I owe more explanation since all the seasoned hosts do not agree with me. Please under...

Hello BiggerPockets, I’ve been absorbing all I can for this community for a year or so now but have finally came across a question I can’t seem to find the answer too.  I’m in the process of picking up my second SFR r...

Hi BP! My husband and I own and occupy an SFR in the SF Bay Area.  With real estate prices so high around here, we're unwilling to invest in another property until this bubble bursts. Therefore, we're thinking about t...

Anyone had experience using Safely (aka Safe Stay)? They offer renter insurance as well as verification services. Before I spent effort looking into it, I thought I would ask.I have some experience with Assurant via E...