Everyone says LTRs are passive, STRs are work.But why? What exactly makes them more work that can't be automated?Let's assume you self-manage. The most prominent problems that I can think of are:Booking/screeningClean...

So after getting hooked on BiggerPockets in Summer of 2019, I finally made a purchase in November 2019 on a cottage 4 hours North of me in Michigan (Petoskey/Harbor Springs area). Purchased a fully furnished Ski Chale...

In the process of setting up my townhome as a STR. Called the local zoning office and they said they require a special use permit to operate legally. The first step is to write a narrative of why i am requesting the s...

So I own a high end fifth wheel that I would like to turn into an air bnb near Lake Havasu. I’m looking for 1-5 acres somewhat close to town. Utilities would be a huge plus. The land must also have very limited zoning...

Hello everyone-I just found BP about two weeks ago and love the site.  I haven't stopped listening to the pod-casts and have probably been through about 80% of them already.  This is the most useful, hands-on, and mot...

I own a condo in Gulf Shores that does really well on VRBO/Airbnb. I am looking to purchase my next property. Our original goal was to purchase a property in the areas we love to visit so that we can make money and vi...

To protect my investment I always get a Home Warranty for rentals.  However, with my 1 short term rental I am struggling to remain confident that this is the right strategy as when something does happen it seems I los...

Hello all, I live in Asheville NC and own in one of the hottest areas in town.  West Asheville.  I bought my 1929 craft bungalow two years ago and have since added 300 sq. Ft to the back, subdivided the front of the h...

Hello,I have a townhouse that was rented to a couple. One individual has moved out. I created a new lease effective June 1st with just the one person. I have a suspicion that she has or will get another roommate. The ...

By my calculations we've assisted nearly two dozen out of state or area investors acquire, furnish and launch vacation rentals on the Oregon Coast the past two years. The typical investor profile is GenX or millennial...