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...

I have recently graduated college and thanks to to all of the great people on here I am convinced real estate is the answer to a better life for me, meaning I could live comfortably from rental income when I have arou...

I recently went to Wells Fargo and they're offering me 5% down on an owner-occupied duplex (I think it's a program they have for first time homebuyers). I'm all for playing by the rules, but how does a lender even ver...

Hey Fellow BPers! I'm diving into mid-term rentals and hoping to shift more of my units in that direction. I've got a few questions and I'm hoping you can shed some light on them, to help me streamline my approach to ...

I have a property management company who manages a remote condo.When I woke up this morning I had an email that basically said there was a water leak in the kitchen and the place is full of mold.  The tenant called ab...

Hey guys,As a new STR host, I'm so worried about forgetting something vital to a person's stay! What's the most forgotten thing that new hosts tend to look past that makes a large difference in a persons stay?thank you!

Hey everyone,
So I got sent a picture of what seems to be mushrooms growing in the ceiling of my tenant bathroom. I sent the picture out to my contractor already waiting for feedback but I wanted to share it here als...

Hello Everyone,
I'm going to purchase a log cabin in the mountains and considering the potential impact of professional interior design. I'm hoping to get some insights and experiences from those who have done this b...

Hey Guys, got my AirBnB up and running about a month ago, everythings been going great, have been booked solid and first 7 guests all left 5 star reviews. Of course I finally hit my first bump in the road, and one tha...

I have been investing in real estate for over 20 years, but have no experience in short term rentals like Airbnb. I was hoping some of you could give me some things to consider as I try to decide to LTR or STR. I live...