Pam Smith
Our Airbnb was left a disaster...advice on what to do?
Hi everybody-I knew this would happen eventually, but this is our first instance of a guest leaving our place a mess. The rate is over $900/night and so we were crossing our fingers that perhaps it wouldn't happen so ...
Garrett Kroll
4.99 Rating for 1K+ Reviews: Guest Experience Tips You Can Use At Your STR!
Our property management business recently reached 1,000 total reviews across our 18-property portfolio, and we’ve been fortunate enough to maintain a 4.99 average rating across all OTAs.
I wanted to share some strate...
Jason Bozek
Niagara Falls, Windham, Finger Lakes Region NY & Poconos PA
Hello, Single STR owner/operator newbie. My wife & I own and operate one STR in the Finger Lakes area of upstate NY. Purchased in 2021, went live January 2022, and we are pleasantly pleased, and blessed with how ...
Sean Wilt
Lower rent higher cleaning fee or higher rent lower cleaning fee?
Question. I'm thinking higher daily rent with a lower cleaning fee is best? Say $400/night as an example with $150 cleaning fee which would be the going rate in my area so cleaning fee would essentially be a pass th...
Julie Groth
Questionaire for Guests
Yikes! I've got my Airbnb listing up and have some bookings and inquires. Kinda jumped the gun because I don't know what I'm suppose to ask them (to vet them in some way). And, don't know what I should tell them besid...
Kristi K.
New WIFI Lock
Schlage just announced their latest lock. Schlage Encode™ Smart WiFi LeverI know that a lot of you love the old version from reading your posts so just FYI, this one will be out soon....
Jason Potts
Mattress recommendations for STR
Hi All,
I have been stalking this forum for months now learning from everyone, and am very grateful for all the useful information. I sold an LTR in order to jump into STR. I have a contract on a new build cabin up i...
Travis Andres
Security/video doorbell at MTR & STR
We are about to close on our first rental property that we are looking to MTR and curious to know what everyone else does about security, video doorbells, etc. for their properties.Specifically, when it comes to havin...
Joe Moore
Turning rental into AirBNB in Houston
I am turning my rental into AirBNB. This will be my first. Any suggestions on how to go about this? Any help will be appreciated. How do I keep it clean and get it ready for next occupant? It is a 3br, 2ba home. D...
Muriel Hair
open house compensation
i did an open open house for a coworker . if a visitor to open house person is currently working with an agent and they purchase the property after attending the open house, am i entitled to a commission