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Ryan Marble 3 most valuable tips for owning an STR in and around Orlando.
27 September 2024 | 22 replies

I'm just starting in the STR market in the Orlando and Tampa areas and was wondering what all of you experienced vacation rental investors would say are the 3 most important tips or advice to running a successful/prof...

Kyle A. Modeling Future Occupancy and Rates for STRs
20 August 2023 | 22 replies

I typically work in the commercial multifamily space using the LTR approach, but currently broadening scope into smaller multis, potentially using the STR approach. Those of you that have experience modeling out pro f...

Timothy Church Why are we so focused on occupancy??
30 March 2018 | 24 replies

 In working with investors in a tourism-based market, vacation rentals are a constant discussion. Not only because other people are interested but because I am shifting my personal portfolio to focusing on them as wel...

Tanner Woolley Location for STR somewhere in TX?
7 June 2023 | 20 replies

My wife and I are going to be buying our first property as a short term rental. We know it’s a lot more management, and we’re good with that since the cash on cash should be a lot higher than LTR. We’re going to be bu...

Sriram Gonu Please help with analyzing this deal
12 May 2023 | 15 replies

Hello Team I am struggling with some numbers here and would love to hear your feedback about the deal with are In-contract.Location: Panama City, FLUnit mix: 2 2bed 2 bath units, 2 1bed 1 bath unitsPurchase Price : 92...

Johb White How can I find reliable numbers on what students are paying for rent.
30 April 2015 | 19 replies

I am looking into buying property near Florida State University. I have heard a lot of people say that students pay significantly more than single families do. When I am looking into what single family homes(non stude...

Kevin Lefeuvre How to avoid 4 star reviews on airbnb/vrbo ?
31 August 2018 | 28 replies

Question for experienced STR hosts: If you are a super-host on airbnb and a Premier Partner on VRBO, you certainly hate 4 star reviews like me. When there is an issue, you proactively communicate with the guest to avo...

Cody Stevenson Our experience with the Zinus Mattresses
9 November 2023 | 25 replies

I'm just posting in hopes of helping someone not make the same mistake we did. Rob from the Robuilt YouTube Channel and Co-Host of the BP podcast has been pushing the Zinus Mattresses for a good time now. I actually r...

Kyle McVay Leaving Reviews for STR owners
18 July 2023 | 26 replies

We are LTR folks and we recently stayed at an STR in Austin, TX on a getaway. The pictures of the STR were deceptive and the house was dirty (we found dip, a used pregnancy test on the floor by bathroom trashcan, floo...

Shane Maddux Big Bear Lake, CA--Short Term Rental
1 December 2021 | 27 replies

Hey Everyone,I live in the Los Angeles area and I am looking in to STR Market of Big Bear and looks to have a lot of upside. Price of Homes Vs. Potential Profit. I am looking to invest in a  2/3 BD Cabin.  Looking for...