Many posts have identified your cleaners as an essential part of your STR team.  If you are booked every week and the cleaner only has a few hour window what kind of cost are you paying?  Besides cleaning, it sounds l...

As I sit here working, I'm watching one of my favorite movies from my childhood, Iron Eagle. It got me wondering what movies the rest of you were hooked on in your younger years (I think this will separate us into ag...

From time to time the topic of second exit out of a bedroom comes up and people want to know what is required.  Here are the code requirements for the window.   You will need to verify what code edition your local jur...

I'm in the process of getting my garage converted into a 400sqft attached ADU to rent out while livong in the main house. We're now thinking of moving and renting the main house out as well. Should I wait until gettin...

I am sure this will ultimately be "ask your local appraiser" but I wanted to get thoughts here if you think this would count as a 1 bedroom. The plan is that the space between the sleeping area and another living area...

I know there are a few people here who manage rentals in Bedford, right outside Cleveland.I've been getting my inspections done, and boy are they nitpicky. It's important to me to keep properties in good condition for...

We are closing on our first STR here in a few weeks. We know that the sleeping experience is one of the most important aspects of anyones stay. What beds do you highly recommend?
We would love to find a bed that hold...

Investment Info:

Other buy & hold investment in Galveston.

Purchase price: $169,000

Cash invested: $52,000

Sale price: $242,500

We purchased a 1 bed, 1 bath beach condo in Galveston, TX. It h...

I bought a hud home for cash to resolve an hour commute I currently have for work.   I am about done with my 2 months window to move in.  I came across some problems with getting contractors in etc. that has put me be...

Renters do you prefer painted wood floors or carpet?

Help me make a decision on whether to put carpet down in one of my units or if I should paint the wooden floors.

Thank you