Where are some of the best STR markets for a beginner? Are there still areas where the covenants are more lenient?

So I have been looking at properties in the outer banks and USVI to acquire for a 2nd home / short term vacation rental.Had a realtor I have been talking with for several months about properties in the area text me t...

We recently opened up our first vacation rental in Estes Park, Colorado. We have a property manager who markets thru VRBO. Typically, it is a strong market fro short-term rentals; however, it has been a slow start for...

How are you secondarily marketing your vacation rental pointing to the booking site (Airbnb, homeaway, etc)?  It seems like it would be valuable to have more presence online (facebook ads, website, etc) directing traf...

Hey everyone! I'm wondering if there are many people out there who do airbnb arbitrage in the mountains and at ski resorts? The inventory for rentals up there seem to be low but the nightly rates look awesome and I be...

Greetings,I am analyzing a deal and the cash flow numbers look good.  My monthly expenses would be around $1,850/mo for two units that would return approximately $3,000/mo total.  However, it is in a vacation market t...

Does anyone know of a tool similar to AirDnA but that will show AirBnB /VRBO revenue data for time period prior to the last 12 months?  For example if I wanted to pull numbers on a property or market for years 2018 or...

In these last months of the year we must strategically increase the reservations for our houses, and close the year with everything, How are your reservations numbers in these last seasons of the year?

Hi all - I am looking to buy my first STR in a vacation/destination market on the east coast. I'd like the investment to:1. be in a market where the regulations are pretty settled at this point (i.e., limited to no lo...

What do you all think of the insane "appreciation" of STR type units in popular vacation areas...think anyplace with a beach, smoky mountains etc. Crazy to look at the prices from 5-6 months ago and see a 20%+ increas...