Jane Istre
Room rentals to blue collar construction workers
I have a 3/2 that I am considering renting by the room. It also has 2 living room areas the tenants would share a kitchen. It's not going to be a vacation rental more like a college rental. Basically just a place for...
Paul Haney
is there a mismatch between housing market prices and STR income?
I'm making offers on homes near a resort, where a large fraction of homes serve as STRs. As I crunch the numbers for how much net income can be expected from STRs there, it seems that the housing market prices do not...
Michael Guzik
Short Term Rentals Slowing Down due to Negative Media Coverage??
I'm not sure if everyone is on Twitter or Facebook, but there's been a pretty noticeable movement (usually among among millenials / Gen Z) to bash Airbnb / short term rentals. Everything from "creeper" landlords, to "...
JD Martin
Looking to you good STR'ers to give me a STR crash course lesson!
Good afternoon all!Most of you might not recognize me because I don't hang out in this section much because, well, I've never had a short-term rental. My main area of experience is in long term buy & hold. So I'm ...
Matt Mertz
New Host - Sharing Our Story
Hello, this is long so sorry in advance. :)I've been following this forum for over a year. Now that I'm a host I wanted to give back and contribute to the forum with our experience.
Our journey in the STR space be...
Michael Plaks
EXPLAINED: Depreciation - myths & reality
Years ago, I was at a CPA conference, and the lecturer finished 30 minutes early. Unheard of, I know, but it did happen. He asked us what we wanted to learn in the remaining 30 minutes. And 300 CPAs in the room almost...
Jenny F.
The evolving small business...in a credit desolate America
With all of the economic chaos and so many struggling, how are you, as small business owners, making changes to your businesses to ride the tide?
My 2009 business cut back plan is simple...
1- My lease ran out on my ...
Edgar Perez
Quadplex Winter guidelines for tenants?
Hi there,
I am in Wisconsin and have a Quad where I'd like to set some guidelines specific to winter for the tenants.
Some details:
2Upper/2lower, (2)studios/(2)1bed
each lower has control of thermostat for both...
Steve Furst
Why Would Someone Sell to a Wholesaler in this Market?
Hey all - I have a few questions about wholesalers. This is a bit lengthy, but I appreciate you reading through and considering my questions, perspectives, and thoughts. This is not meant to knock the process, but rat...
Chris C.
modular home repair questions
I am looking at purchasing a modular home, but has two repairs that it needs first has some soft spots in the floor would it be easier to put new flooring on top or just cut out the soft spots and replace them? Se...