Tina Chau
How do I make my short term rental as passive as possible?
Hi, I have about 5 short term rentals and I'm wondering how do I make them as passive as possible without having to pay a property manager 25%?
Jenelle H.
Can Airbnb be done with this?
Hello all. I am asking this question for my sister as both her and I are totally unfamiliar with short-term rentals. She owns a fourplex in Los Angeles which are fully rented out to long-term tenants (1850/mth each ...
Estrella Carolina Mckinney
Pricing or booking policies
During the holiday season, we strategically adjust our pricing and booking policies to accommodate the high demand for Christmas and New Year's vacations. Our goal is to offer competitive rates and booking flexibility...
Will Lotherington
Dipping toe in, Airbnb gut check request
TL;DR should I rent a 2bed 1bath for $1200 if I can Airbnb it for ~$1600?Hello, I recently discovered BP and am extremely excited by everything I've learned over the last few weeks.I believe I found a low risk opportu...
Carlos H DeOliveira
Smart Thermostat / Locking the temperature
I'm struggling to find the perfect solution for a thermostat in my STRs and wanted to hear about how everyone manages through this.Do you lock your thermostat and manage the temperature remotely? Do you leave it unloc...
James Bianco
Housing Hacking In Los Angeles - Multi-Family or ADU Living?
Hey BP,I live in Los Angeles and am looking to house-hack. My goal is to live mortgage-free or as close to it as possible so that I can save money and buy properties out of state. I'm torn between the following two ...
German Hall
Oceanfront STR in North Myrtle Beach, SC!
Investment Info:
Condo buy & hold investment in N Myrtle Bch.
Purchase price: $225,000
Cash invested: $30,000
This is a 1bd/1ba oceanfront condo with a private balcony located on the 14th floor o...
Account Closed
Long-Term or Short-Term Rentals, How Do You Choose?
Hi Everyone! I've made up my mind, I'm going to invest in my first property! However, I'm unsure if it's smarter to choose a property meant for long-term renting or short-term renting. To clarify, by a "long-term" ren...
Maya V.
Adding a tenant
Hi folks, my dream tenant wants to let her boybriend move in. The place has always been rented as a small studio really only designed for one person but will work in a pinch for a couple. Her plan is to move him in th...
Karen Margrave
VACATION RENTAL OWNERS - Please help!
Do you own vacation rentals? Will you please answer the following questions, I know it will help me, and many others on BP. Thank you! Is there a site you look at to determine vacancy rates?What number of weeks do you...