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What questions do you ask? Do you entertain such requests? Do you have a formula for longer stays to give a discount? Do you consider doing off-platform transactions when you receive an inquiry from outside Airbnb/...
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Just bought a 40-unit garden style apartment complex. Advice on renovating kitchens as we turn occasional units: currently there are 1990s honey oak kitchen cabinets and a standard stainless kitchen sink with regular ...
Hello all,This is my first time posting on a blog so bear with me. Mainly I’m just looking for some second opinions from some individuals who have been in my current life situation or similar to. I would appreciate an...
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Not sure what category to put this post in, but here goes...What's the point of owning a vacation home? I was reading that after commissions, cleaning fees, etc. you're probably only going to be able to cover half you...
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How would you handle a guest that was unable to reach your STR due to road conditions or their vehicle's ability?My STR is located up a steep road on a mountain outside of PForge. My last reservation was my first one ...
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From everything that I've read so far on BP and abroad it seems like there is a questionable argument for LLCs vs Umbrella Insurance. So, let me start by saying I have my first rental property and am looking for the m...
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Well today turned out to be one of 'those' days.
Rental house #1: Furnace breaks down, requires $300 to fix
Rental house #2: Hot water tank sprouts a major leak, needs replaced, $500
New Rental House #3: Disco...
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Hello BP Community! A group of investors and myself are looking to diversify into the short term rental market. Our focus is an STR out in the ski resort areas of Colorado. In particular, we’d like to focus our attent...
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Hello,
What is everyone's suggestion on the best markets to house hack currently (Q4 2023)? I'm assuming midwest (Ohio - Cincy?, Indy, Michigan - Ann Arbor area?). Maybe Illinios? Is Alabama/Birmingham good?
Just cu...
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Hello, BP friends,I am new to real estate investing, and I am going to house hack a 4/2. I am looking for 2 roommates. I am also looking for additional roommates for a 4/3 home that I own. Currently, one person is ...