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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...