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Hello everyone! I am new on BP as well as a new homeowner. I was wondering if anyone had spreadsheets that help with finances for a Airbnb. I currently have one and would like to brush up on learning more about profit...
Is buying a property and listing it on Airbnb a better plan than renting it out other ways? I understand it varies on the location and what not, but just in general.
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Hey everyone, I'm new here and very excited to get started! A little bit about me, Ive been doing interior design for several years, with my focus being on investor buy/flips and STR. Ive learned where to cut corners ...
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Has anyone purchased an investment property for the purpose of renting it on Airbnb? What was your process for finding that property? What was some of the challenges you faced? What could make the process easier?
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I just spent 30 minutes on the phone and on line with "Customer Service" for Airbnb. I am trying to understand what is the charge for listing on this site. I never received a definitive answer. At least with VRBO, ...
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I have properties in multiple cities and would love to add Detroit to my list if I can connect to someone on BP who are local.In regards to AirbnB; I am interested in short term rentals and I have notice folks are sel...
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First property purchase!! (essentially turn key, pre foreclosure) 3bed/2 bad/ 1350 sq ftPurchase price $170,000Appraisal at $205,000Annual Expenses: $13,000/year (utl 3120, maint 1200, ins 2400,advert 1000, supply 100...
Hello everyone! I am brand new to the investing world, my husband and I are looking for a vacation home on a lake in Michigan, Appx 2hrs from Chicago. I would like to rent it out via Airbnb while not in use. Any loca...
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Hi - I’m thinking of turning some rental properties into Air BNB’s. I know Air BNB is very management intensive so I was wondering if anyone has used an Air BNB Management service? If so, what was the cost and how did...
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I have been debating buying an investment property for 2 different utilizations: 1 personal use during limited vacation time during the year, and 2 to AirBnB the building for other vacation use. Has anyone bought/ut...