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We recently had a guest ask for late checkout, we told them no because of our cleaner’s schedule, but they still stayed for an extra hour. Unrelated, they also used soap in our hot tub requiring extensive cleaning. I ...
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We have a duplex we are rehabbing. Living room has an offwhite berber carpet that is in like new condition and looks very nice with the exception of 2 places where there are stains. One is a large circle. Professional...
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I'm just getting started in this STR world and I took a look at Guesty; which I really like but you need to own 4 properties to use their service and I currently have 1 property.
What are some good alternatives to Gu...
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Hey fellow investors. I'm reading there is a local 24/7 property management requirement for short term rentals and that information haa to be given to local authorities prior to your str operation. Is this becoming th...
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My husband and I cleaned the carpets in one of the houses day before yesterday. We couldn't leave the windows open to help air it out due to thunderstorms here. Hubby goes over this afternoon and said the smell hit hi...
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Hello everyone!
In the past couple years short-term rentals have exponentially grown. These short-term rentals come from platforms like Airbnb, Vrbo, and a number others. Do you think this is a good method for inves...
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We're currently under contract on a business + building. Launder mat, tanning salon. The Launder mat is currently outsourcing dry cleaning but possibly bring it in house in the future. We will be managing the business...
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We've been paying our cleaners time & a half to work on major holidays so I'm looking to find a solution that is less expensive and more accommodating to our team.Does anyone have a scalable solution to prevent gu...
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We have an amazing property in Yucca Valley that's on Airbnb and VRBO but we're finding that our current agency isn't a good fit for us. What's the best way to find a co-host - any references? We're thinking of possib...
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@Joel OwensI find it amazing that there are so many people willing to help others is such a selfless fashion. This forum is a prime example. I am looking at retail properties these days. I have been learning but am...