Greg San Martin
14-30 Day Actively Managed STR Possible for W2 Earner?
I own a triplex and currently occupy one of the units (I may move out). I have a sophisticated W2 from a full time job (not at home). I would like to offer actively managed STRs for a year or two until the end of bo...
Jason Sampson
Looking for a REI Guest Speaker about Syndications
Hey all. I'm on the board for our local REI and I've been on the hunt for a guest speaker to come talk about syndications. There's so much gimmick and chest flexing that I'm getting tired of wasting time listening/rea...
Tyler Solomon
STR Operator Super Thread : See Below!
Headline says it all.... A list of questions below, feel free to respond to any - just want a solid centralized conversation surrounding all things STR!Are you still buying / looking for new STR homes in todays market...
Amy E.
Violent Tenant and Neighbor Conflict
I've had several complaints from neighbors about one of my rentals in GA, which has a Section 8 tenant. The tenants pay rent on time and treat the property at the minimum acceptable level. They punched a hole in a d...
Ashley Wolfe
How much do you disclose in your Airbnb/HomeAway descriptions?
I tend to over-describe and give way too much detail. I'm a teacher, I can't help it.So, when I was at my cabin last weekend, cleaning for the photo shoot, I couldn't help but notice that my immediate next door neigh...
David Rutledge
CPA specializing in short term rentals?
Hi everyone,My wife and I have shifted our business to acquiring short term rentals over the past few years. We have always used a traditional CPA but with 8 short term rentals and 3 long term traditional rentals we a...
Terry Rossi
What are you using for esigning of rental agreements
I have a hybrid arrangement with a property manager. I am marketing the property to prove "material participation" and they are too. They require each STR guest to sign a rental agreement. I would like to do that t...
Kyle Kelley
What is the best way to access/effectively use the MLS if not an agent?
Does having access to the MLS really make a large difference in the ability to find properties / good investment opportunities? And if so, what is the best way to gain access to it and effectively use the resource if ...
Craig Lessler
Airbnb - Active or Passive - Deductibility of Losses Schedule C
I have a long term rental (SFR) which I converted to an Airbnb in October 2019. My property manager is acting as the host and we have already had multiple bookings.
Questions:
1. Is the Airbnb considered "Active" ...
Mark Futalan
Staging a house before check in- Do you do it?
Do you guys have your cleaning team stage the house for a check in? Like blow up pool toys, turn on all the lights, stage the dining table etc? Do you see value in doing this for your vacation rental?