A little bit about my market/competition.  There are 3 premium hotels in town.  They offer breakfast, a pool, gym etc.  They are $600-$700 per week.  People that stay here while they work don't mind spending the extra...

The lack or inattentiveness of safety in short-term rentals is appalling!! Over the weekend 3 people died at a STR in Outer Banks due to a house fire, and it seems like every couple of months we hear of more people dy...

A seller is offering to give me a house if I buy two of his other properties. The house he is offering to give me has asbestos siding. It is a large sturdy house and is about 1800 sq. Has anyone had any experience wit...

Hi All,So i found a real estate agent and loan officer thru bigger pocket referrals and was ready to meet with them.....until i asked for references AND both hit me with what I feel to be a lame excuse. "I can't give ...

The City of Boston recently enacted regulations that severely restrict property owners from renting out their homes by the night, unless the owner lives in the unit - a move aimed squarely at Airbnb.I don't have a dog...

I wanted to put this out there to my fellow landlords that we should check on our tenants right now. The school closings could be devastating to some especially single parents with young children. I say this as someon...

I have a question for my fellow STR specialists. First thought a story! :-)I recently traveled to Omaha NE and found out the Airbnb I was staying at was clearing $50K/ year!!! (It was a SFH with 4beds and 2 baths). I ...

I took my family to Park City for a ski trip this year shortly after I read Rich Dad, Poor Dad. The condo we stayed in was great. It seemed very well managed. I have been thinking about buying a rental property the...

Criminal record? For years, landlords have been able to automatically disqualify any tenant with a criminal record - as they were not a protected class under Fair Housing Laws. Recent recommendations from HUD are call...

Good evening and happy new year,I need input on something that seems too good to be true. I just got off the phone today with an investor-friendly real estate agent in another state (not NYS) who has a whole team behi...