Nick J.
Funny stuff you find on Craigslist
So I was looking on CL and came across this below. It reminded me of someone MikeOH would have to deal with. After reading that, how in the world would anyone actually WANT to rent to this girl, I removed the phone nu...
Ravi Rai
Investing in a steam vacuum
Hi guys,
Our current tenants have moved out and the new ones will be moving soon. This is a student rental that has carpets throughout and we wanted to steam clean the carpets. I was thinking it would make sense to in...
Easton Hill
I removed my cleaning fee - 2 week experiment!
Notice anything different? I have no idea what will happen! We'll see! This listing is one of four studios at the same property so I have the luxury of A/B testing Each unit is identical and each listing is almost the...
Marc Shin
STR soap and toilet paper
Hello. For STR's, is it necessary to get brand name hand soap, shampoos, and toilet paper? Or can I get the Costco brand items??
Pascual Torres
what appliances do you choose?
We need to get appliances for our new investment property. Do you buy brand new appliances or buy used? what are pros and cons in your opinion? is stainless steel worth the cost?
Norm Chrostowski
How nice are your units??
I just completed re-habbing my upper unit in my duplex. Turned out really nice. Most who came to look at it said it's the nicest they've seen. Hence it rented in 4 days. I do just about everything myself, so I save a ...
Marian Smith
Aquamix grout colorant: temporary fix or lasting solution?
Very pleased with the improvement after painting the grout lines in a rental bathroom. Product says it is epoxy and a sealer so I have high hopes for it rendering the grout lines easier to keep clean. They certainly...
Sheri Ulm
Tenant moved, left personal items in unit in Ohio. What next?
Hello. I have a rental in Ohio that 2 tenants were splitting the rent on. One of the tenants possibly has some mental issues. Both tenants were using a Help Crisis Center to pay their bills and my rent checks were com...
Gulliver R.
Direct Booking Website: How Do You Protect Yourself?
Hi All,I have an STR that's on Airbnb and VRBO right now. But I'd like to build a directing booking site and put my STR on that as well. I like that you don't have to worry about getting a bad review on Airbnb or VRBO...
Julie Marquez
Tenant Turnover: Took Me 15 Days, How Long Does It Take You?
I just went through my first major tenant turnover on a 2000 sf house. It wasn't that bad, just cleaning and minor stuff and finding a new tenant. It took us 15 days total, and I documented the entire process here on ...