Joseph Dasmerces
Lowering rates and attracting guests......
Hey Everyone, I'm just going to go out and say it i have had to lower my rates and have attracted less than desirable guest inquiries...We have had to lower our rates from 2022 because the occupancy has gone down due ...
Collin Hays
Word from the Smokies: The patient isn't dead, but...
It's been a while since I have blogged on the Smokies. Feel free to check it out and discuss.
The patient isn't dead, but he's in a coma (biggerpockets.com)
Lauren Johnson
STR in Smoky Mountains amenities
Hi,We are currently under contract on our first STR in the Smoky Mountains. We are trying to maximize space and offer the amenities that guests are looking for. The cabin currently has a game room with a pool table....
Chris Muller
Amenities added to increase bookings/value to guests
HeyLooking for input from other members running their short term rental properties.We are onto a new project where we have a small acreage that is nicely setup.3 bed/2 bath house that can accommodate 8-10 guests3 serv...
Sebastian Sovero
Lake Lure? Anything anyone can share about this area of NC?
Hi, I have the opportunity to purchase a cabin in Lake Lure, NC. Nothing fancy, just a small cabin with may need some repairs. The cabin belongs to an acquaintance who doesn't want it anymore and is giving me the opti...
Hugo Luna
Sacramento vs San Diego
Hello BiggerPockets! I am looking for general feedback on REI success (within the next year) in the Sacramento vs San Diego region. Reason being, my partner and I are planning a big move from Silicon Valley to either ...
Zach Strong
What makes a 5 star experience?
Hey longtime STR investors, I’m in the planning stages of turning a property I own into a STR. As I’ve analyzed other listings around me they all appear to have similar capacity (1-2 beds, 1-2 baths) as my own. Also, ...
Steve Priola
46 UNIT - Tiny duplex rehab
I was the receiver of a great reach out today by someone who had read something I posted about the MFIA class in Bigger Pockets and I realized I have not been on here for two years!!Having said that the reason why I h...
Brittany Daubner
STR Beginner Stories
Hi fellow STR investors!I finally purchased my first STR in the smokies in Oct 2023. It's a 3/2, new construction, and I went live just before Thanksgiving. It rented my first day live! Very exciting! So far so good, ...
Dustin Turner
Are the Smokies Too Hot?
Hey there! I've been looking for our next STR investment and have been drawn to the Smokies...like so many other investors. I, of course, am looking for a deal. A diamond in the rough that we can improve and then incr...