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Collin S. How to Handle Cleaning with a Full Time Job
9 March 2018 | 29 replies

Does anyone have any tips on how to handle cleaning of the unit after guests leave? There is a small window of time each day to clean and it is almost impossible to do it yourself while working a full time job.

AJ Wong The subtle but KEY difference between a short term rental and a vacation rental home
18 September 2023 | 16 replies

Work isn't a four letter word often associated with short term rental properties or vacation rental homes but probably should be. 
I reckon in the past four years, I've covered as complete spectrum of vacation rental...

Marc Shin STR soap and toilet paper
19 December 2024 | 28 replies

Hello.  For STR's, is it necessary to get brand name hand soap, shampoos, and toilet paper?  Or can I get the Costco brand items??

Marc S. Umbrella Policy Issue
4 January 2024 | 33 replies

Afternoon BP, I fear that I know the answer to my issue but want to get the advice of someone who is an expert in the Insurance game.  The exciting part is that I am a first-time investor and am in the process of clos...

Brandon Turner Landlords: do you do your thing on Saturdays?
11 September 2014 | 18 replies

What's up everyone! So here is my issue:

Yesterday (Friday) was the 5th. Which means, for all my tenants, rent was due yesterday. As always, I have a few who didn't pay in time, and now I need to send 3-day notice...

Karen Margrave REAL HARDWOOD OR ENGINEERED HARDWOOD FLOOR?
5 March 2015 | 31 replies

I know "REAL" hardwood floors sound great. However; engineered wood (not laminate) can be refinished too, and is more consistent in coloring and finish I'm told. For high end homes, what have you used? Brand?  If you ...

Mark Brechtl Painting and wall coverings pro just want to help
6 January 2017 | 15 replies

Hello guys, I have 16 years experience a a professional commercial painting contractor specializing in new construction. I have owned my own business for almost 6 years, been and an estimator for another 10. If any...

Peter Lee Buying Old Rental Properties for Cash Flow
12 July 2012 | 26 replies

Hey guys, I was wondering what your take was on this situation.
I'm thinking about buying a few older rental single family homes vs buying a newer home.

Here are the specs.
Older House
Built: 1950 - 1970
Cost: $40k -...

Shawn Parsh How do you decide to STR or LTR a Property?
24 April 2024 | 27 replies

I have been investing in real estate for over 20 years, but have no experience in short term rentals like Airbnb. I was hoping some of you could give me some things to consider as I try to decide to LTR or STR. I live...

Brad Sicoli Rookie mistakes with 1st tenants; where to go from here?
6 November 2017 | 24 replies

Sorry in advance for the novelI bought my 1st rental property on aug 28.  It was a duplex and in september I converted it into a triplex.  The property came with tenants living in 1 unit month to month and the owners ...