Tom Sharkey
Should you charge a pet fee in your STR? YES, You should!
Do you allow pets in your short term rentals? There is good justification whether yes or no. We find it works for us in the summer season but it depends on your risk tolerance as pets can significantly damage your pro...
Ginny Watson
Cat Urine Odor...Security Deposit.
My inherited tenant is vacating this month and has already moved out. She gave me permission to paint and get the carpets cleaned ahead of actual vacating (mistake?). I have always smelled cats but assumed/hoped t...
Greg D.
Carpet cleaning / repair on the North Shore?
I have house that needs a good carpet cleaning as well as some light repair work where there are some bunched spots. Can anyone recommend a service?
Timothy W.
Trying painting floors - will let you know.
Ok, I've just finished tearing out yet another piece of perfectly good carpet that was completely destroyed by an idiot tenant for no reason whatsoever. I'm giving painting these wood floors a shot to see if I can re...
Melissa Patten
Short Term Vacation Rental Management Software Recommendations
Hello SRT managing friends. I'm about to close on an SRT and I am investigating software options to self manage. Anyone have anything they love (OR anything they hate)? I'm exploring all-in-one systems or best in clas...
Wayne Fung
Insist with Kissimmee short term rental or long term in Orlando
Hey guys, wishing all the best during this crazy period, but it is a good time to settle down to rethink all the past.One year ago, I invest a single-family house for short-term rental has 6 bedrooms in Emerald Island...
Tevis Verrett
Laminate v. CONCRETE Floors
Morning All:
I found myself in a discussion with a contractor friend talking flooring in my latest acquisition. We were in the local grocery store (Ralphs-out here in southern California). . .
. . .and the ah haaaa...
Brandy Stanart
New Lease with questionable demands and issues.
We are heading into our third lease term with a questionable landlord who lives out of state. I will be honest and admit there have been issues with the landlord from the very beginning. It took 3 months to see the ho...
Gulliver R.
Monthly reoccurring expenses
Hi BP,Can I ask you all what are all your monthly reoccurring expenses for your STR? Like cleaners, cable, internet, etc?Thank you!Gulliver
Salvatore Ross
Pet Friendly Pros vs Cons
I am considering making my vacation rental pet-friendly or maybe just dog-friendly. Any pros vs cons? Any positive stories? Any horror stories?Any different/unique pets that you welcomed?Any tips on what to supply gue...