I have a client that has a cozy home that they would love to sell the problem is the smell.  The couple smoked for 30 years and have tried everything such as kilz, repainting, cleaning the air ducts, charcoal,  cleani...

I purchased two duplexes on one lot in Massillon, OH in the 44646 zip code and I'm looking for a little advice on how to handle a situation.  When I bought the property it needed a lot of clean-up outside to make it p...

Looking for advice on how more experienced landlords handle this situation. I just had tenants move out and left the unit filthy. No real damage, just very dirty. We spent four hours last night cleaning. To start thin...

how do you get your houses ready for rent/flip?

do you hire a company? we have been getting the houses ready for tenants by spending a lot of time cleaning outselves. frankly, i do not want to make my wife do it anym...

When interviewing prospective short term rental cleaning services, what kind of questions should we be asking and what's important to look for when evaluating a new company?

Assuming the apartment has been updated prior to the current tenant moving out it should take one week (max less than 2 weeks) to turn an apartment unit. When I say "turn" the degree I am am describing is new paint an...

Hi everyone,
This is my first post and I look forward to learning from the experienced folks on this board.
I've been a landlord for many years and currently own three properties. Two are vacation rentals and one is...

Besides cleaning, and pet fees, what additional fees do you charge in your vacation rentals?
I have seen other people charging linen fees and admin fees.
My cleaning fee is a little higher that the cleaners charge t...

I currently have 2 out of state long term rentals and in my quest to diversify was thinking about doing an Airbnb with a home in my own area (Sacramento, or nearby Citrus Heights, or somewhere near). Local would allow...

Hi everyone, we are looking to get into vacation rentals in the near future.  As we think through this and start reading more books I wanted to ask the community here.  What have you seen that is successful and possib...