Jessica Smith
Rental Contracts and Damage Deposits - Non Airbnb Bookings
Hi Everyone,I've been doing my research and cannot find a solid answer to this question, and maybe that's because it does not exist. I work with a small short term property management company that is struggling with a...
Christopher Oliva
Airbnb/STR guest liability waiver?
Hi everyone, I'll be getting my first STR on the market soon and I've started to wonder about liability if a guest gets hurt or something happens to them during their stay.
Does airbnb have a built in liability waiv...
Nick Morrow
How would you approach new construction starting next to your STR?
Hey everyone! In the next couple of months developers will be starting new construction on the lot next to my Airbnb. I'm a little worried about my guest's experience during that time. Some of my concerns include cons...
Melissa Haworth
What’s one thing you wish you’d known as a first-time investor?
For those who’ve purchased their first vacation rental in the Destin or Panama City Beach area (or surrounding areas, too), what’s one thing you wish you’d known beforehand? I’ve worked with a lot of first-time buyers...
Barry Wong
What questions should I ask when interviewing a management company?
Hello BP,I have a STR in Palm Springs, CA, and starting to interview management companies. What are some questions I should ask when interviewing them?Thank you,Barry
David L.
How do you analyze VRs in a changing industry?
This thread in the context of new fees on VRBO/Homeaway prompted me to think of creating this one.I wonder how investors analyze a vacation rental property. Do you try to find a ROI high enough to cover potential pitf...
Gabriel Graumann
1st Daily Vacation Rental Property - Strong Returns
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Paramus.
Purchase price: $450,000
Cash invested: $85,000
Purchased a single-family residential property not located in a HOA cont...
Shawn Parsh
How do you decide to STR or LTR a Property?
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...
Frank Boet
San Antonio short term rental
Hello everyone. My son and his family live in San Antonio. Every time we visit we have to rent a hotel room. I want to buy/ invest in a vacation property that we can use as a short term rental. Currently, our budget i...
Mike V.
Airbnb: Super Strict Cancellation Policy
I was recently ‘invited’ by Airbnb to change my cancellation policy to ‘Super Strict 30 or 60 days’.I was very excited when I got the alert. My rentals are in Kauai and when I have cancelations 2-4 weeks prior it’s ra...