I understand traditional rentals require vacancy, maintenance, CapEx, property management, taxes, and insurance. Other than utilities, what other expenses should I be aware of before I buy my first STR. Thank you in a...

Looking to talk with someone who does/has done vacation rentals abroad. Ideally in the Carribean, Mexico, Central or (northern) South America. One of my tentative goals for 2018 is to buy a vacation rental abroad (sin...

My husband and I recently purchases a cottage that we would like to rent weekly.  The cottage does need some repairs and improvements that will probably take 6 months or so to complete.   I am wondering if there are c...

I am investigating a vacation rental in Orlando. Does anyone have a recently built vacation home in a resort community? I would really appreciate getting ACTUAL expenses for 2013.

Jim Workman

Hey, I am new to BiggerPockets and I will be entering into the Air Force soon. I am going to be starting my investment journey while I am in the military using the Va loan. I am looking to buy single family properties...

I keep getting people wanting to finance my rentals.  While that is all fine and good the one I really need help with is a vacation rental and it seems everyone but a conventional lender is afraid of these.  This is n...

I am interested in learning more about vacation rental investing. Specifically, the financial metrics and possible hedge businesses. I have nearly 20 years of successful entrepreneurial expertise, and really want to l...

I'm just breaking into the Vacation Rental game - looking for any of the VR vets out there who would be willing to let me pick their brains?!

Hi Team! Would love to get suggestions / advise on intro to managing vacation and/or nightly rentals. Would love to hear what did NOT work for you in the past, what steps you took before starting a vacation rental, an...

Hey does anyone out there have any recommendations on vacation rental books for someone who's new to investing in this niche?