![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/377841/small_1621447714-avatar-sjk13.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I'm weighing my options for buy and hold strategies and was hoping people with experience could chime in. I'm interested in learning more about Vacation rentals, what sites work the best, horror stories, success stor...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/518501/small_1680882271-avatar-lukecarl.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
For Short Term Rental Rockstars! I've been with igms for a while but it seems to be getting more and more glitchy.
Does anyone have experience with multiple channel managers? I'm leaning towards switching to YourPor...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1781463/small_1621515534-avatar-louisz7.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi Everyone,
I am buying a 3 bed 2 bath condo in Orlando at Vista Cay. I intend to run it as an STR but I have found that if I hire a management company i will be cash flow negative. I will likely self managed inste...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/988411/small_1708379829-avatar-juliegsavannah.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Many factors go into the decision on which house to buy, and I’m not referring to number of bedrooms. Read below for my top factors in choosing where to place a medium term rental.
Find a location where medium te...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/625119/small_1621494074-avatar-kevinl101.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Is everyone else seeing an increase of inquiries asking for a better deal?When I started 4 years ago, it was very rare. Now a large % of guests ask for discount. In the past 24 hours alone, got 2/3 inquiries per prope...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/722491/small_1621496105-avatar-stephenb108.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
My wife and I Airbnb our guest bedroom in Chicago and have been doing so for about a year and a half (it has been great - we love it). We travel quite a bit and are continue to have guests stay with us while we're gon...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/671076/small_1621495146-avatar-trustgreene.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
There are so many new operators in the STR field now, and the questions about certain things are mind-boggling. STR is a hospitality business first, and a for-profit business second (if you want to succeed). Your gues...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/902052/small_1621505271-avatar-mikelv.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I was in a situation today where $100 bought me a nice 5* review on AirBnB. Basically, a guest was pissed about something stupid. Not my fault at all but that doesn't really matter when it comes time to leave their ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2141155/small_1621518290-avatar-katherines104.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $400,000
Cash invested: $30,000
I am currently househacking a 3 bedroom close to downtown Raleigh and Airbnb'ing 2 ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1609574/small_1621514135-avatar-ryanp406.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi BP Family,I was hoping to get some feedback from you all on how I could improve my AIRBNB listing for my first short term/medium term rental in Raleigh. We just finished the rehab and decorated the rooms. Our strat...