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Do you think it's worth the time to just purchase a carpet steam cleaner instead of renting one? Recommend any good models?
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Hello! New to STR game and Bigger Pockets. My wife and I purchased a property in Cullowhee, NC (3B/3B) and are trying to decide if we want to go with a local property manager or manage the bookings ourselves and outso...
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Just wondering how to avoid hassles collecting rent if i am renting to 4 roommates? Also do you require them to pay for professional cleaners on a regular schedule so the property doesnt get trashed?
We just purchased our first STR in Blue Ridge and are having issues locating a reliable cleaner. Is it normal to not meet your cleaner? Two of the cleaners we've reached out to simply didn't seem interested in meetin...
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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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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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I have a tenant moving out at the end of the month and the tub needs some TLC. Nothing too crazy but wondering what will last longer since it’s a rental, reglaze or epoxy?
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Appeal to BP Nation- I have erred in accepting tenants and seek to cancel a lease before the tenants occupy. I went through my usual screening process which has treated me well for decades and it looks like I missed s...
anybody have an recommendations on how to clean very old and neglected tile/dirty grout without tons of scrubbing? Thanks
We all have something we could careless to clean. I notice sometimes the property manager doesnt have the home cleaned. Why is that? Doesnt that represent the company