JD Martin
Experiences "upscaling" your STR for higher rates versus competing on price
Good afternoon all my fellow STR'ers!I have a home in Florida that I STR in Four Corners, FL when I'm not there. It is a good sized home (3000 sf) in a great location on a lake. I've done reasonably well renting it ou...
Bo A Vanecko
Insurance vs Deposit on STRs? how to collect replacement fees
So i was speaking to some people who are doing STR in our complex and they were stating that they offer up insurance or deposit (they actually ask for 1500 deposit which seems high). this got me thinking a bit about ...
Christina B.
Guest Rating Question
I just had a large group check out and our cleaner informed us that while most of it was what you'd expect from a large group, the bunk room had two sets of bloodied sheets, imprints on the black out shades, multiple ...
Jake Walroth
Getting my Unit ready for Airbnb
Hey guys, so I just closed on my first duplex... I'll be living in one of the units.... however, I travel Mon-Thurs each week and going to really try this Airbnb thing out. The house is very close to University of Cin...
Account Closed
Beach STR Ideas - PCB, FL
I recently bought a duplex in PCB, FL and will be getting it ready for a STR starting tomorrow. I have the basic accommodations/items down that's needed for my guest but I was curious about any one off, unique items t...
Collin S.
Valuation of a STR property
I have rented out my guest house on Airbnb for the past year with success. When I go to sell my house, I (obviously) would be selling my main house and guest house. Is there a quantitative way to add a premium to sell...
Cliff H.
AirBnB removing security deposits?
Anyone have an idea of how this is going to work? No security deposits in listings? Really hoping this is not another erosion of property leasing 101 by the magicians at AirBnB who think they know better than hosts. F...
Zac Gronda
Unlocking Hidden Treasures: Invest in Roane County VRBOs for Adventurous
Roane County TENNESSEE VRBOs for Adventurous Escapes
Are you an investor with a taste for the extraordinary? Roane County, Tennessee, might just be your next hidden gem. Beyond the conventional, this region harbors s...
Doraine Warner
What you feel Re: the guest fees that vrbo is adding?
We are having travelers complain a lot about them. I think that vrbo makes enough money. They get over $1600 a year from our two vacation rental properties. The company make 359 million in 2014!! The new fee is around...
John Carbone
The “Airbnb crash” follow up
The guy who posted that article on many markets being down 50 percent was on cnbc tonight discussing it along with airdna countering it. It’s crazy how quickly fake news can spread.to be clear, not disputing rents are...