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Bhavesh Patel My SoCal "I bought a 2-on-a-lot" Build Thread
25 January 2016 | 4 replies

Hi BP,I enjoyed "build threads" for my dirt bikes...why not for an investment property?Me: 32/m/healthcare. Moved from MA->CA in 2012 for a girl, got engaged, she broke it off for someone w' more money? cocaine? be...

Don Konipol My Airbnb Disaster! Be;ow
12 July 2022 | 14 replies

Well, before I go into that, I will tell you that I’ve been on both sides of the STR equation.  In 2015 my daughter and I ran a company in NYC that rented apartments on 12 month leases and then “Airbnb” ‘d them from 1...

Nancy Bachety furnish a NEW house from Start to Finish - tips WANTED!
1 July 2017 | 18 replies

This is an area where I am in need of feedback and advice. Thanks to@John Underwood I've gotten good tips from  for the wifi thermostat and camera.I see on some listings with leather and some with microfiber. I see bl...

Sandy Sciales Beginning our short term rental business Airbnb, vrbo, craigslist
23 August 2019 | 12 replies

Hi Y'all,
We have a 4 bed 3 bath, pool home 6 hours away from our home that we are hoping to turn into a short term rental. We have had plenty of experience with long term rentals, but are wet behind the ears on thi...

Jennifer Soelberg Air BNB Newbie Looking for Advice
4 April 2018 | 19 replies

If you have ever managed air bnb short term rentals, what are some things you would suggest a newbie look out for? Any ideas for saving on furniture/supplies?

Gary Ennis Costs for Furnishing a Vacation Rental Property
22 January 2019 | 38 replies

Experienced VR owners - I'd love to hear your tips/tricks for furnishing a property in a manner that is cost effective while still appealing to your target guests.We spent way too much (IMO) on furnishing our first VR...

JD Martin Looking to you good STR'ers to give me a STR crash course lesson!
2 March 2020 | 18 replies

Good afternoon all!Most of you might not recognize me because I don't hang out in this section much because, well, I've never had a short-term rental. My main area of experience is in long term buy & hold. So I'm ...

Tamara Recinos Have you Sought out Design Expertise for your Short-Term Rental?
6 December 2020 | 16 replies

Hosts and investors that are in the short-term rental space:Have you sought out design expertise for your short-term rental property?A well-designed space captures guests attention when scrolling through online listin...

Amy Canfield "STR Favorite Things" - Pretend you're Oprah
17 January 2020 | 36 replies

We're closing on our first STR next month (yeah!) and need to get the property set up for renters. Please tell me about some of your favorite STR furnishings/kitchen items/bedding/towels/security gadgets/etc.  Put on ...

Kelly Martinez Vacation Rental - Where to begin?
6 November 2019 | 14 replies

I'm about to close on a property that will be my first vacation rental, so I'm starting from scratch. I'd really appreciate some advice about how to get started when I get the keys. One of the first things I think I s...