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Just wondering how to avoid hassles collecting rent if i am renting to 4 roommates? Also do you require them to pay for professional cleaners on a regular schedule so the property doesnt get trashed?
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How can I clean what looks like several years build up of soap scum on a enamel bath tub?
I have tried several commercial cleaners but it looks like it will be days before it's done.
Hi all, I currently have a duplex that would be a great candidate to rent out to travel nurses (it's right next to a large hospital). The only problem is that I'm out of state and I'm not sure how feasible it would be...
Hi all! I am about to purchase my first STR in Villano beach/St Augustine Florida area.I am hoping to self manage but need referrals for good cleaners and handymen in the area. Anyone from the area that is willing to...
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For those of you just starting in your hosting journey/ or want to, what have been your biggest pain points (hurdles) in the process?
ie finding cleaners, setting up messaging, getting 5 star reviews, staying booked...
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If you had $100k to invest, and knowing what you know now, how would you go about investing it? Would you max out your 10 mortgage limit and buy numerous smaller properties that cash flow, or would you go big and plop...
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I have a guest nearing the end of their stay who would like to extend for an additional week. However, they’re requesting a mid-stay cleaning without any additional cleaning fees. Can you add the extra cleaning fees...
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I have a vacation cabin in mountains that our family used to go pretty often for summer break, vacations and holidays. But now we go there less and less often, we are thinking about if there is any way to use it to br...
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I want to hear everyone's experience with managing their own STR from 1000 miles away. I purchased a unit in the NW Florida panhandle and live in Texas. I hired a PM to manage because I just didn't see how I could do ...
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Hey there! I have a large STR property that can accommodate 19 people, that has a hot tub. It's only 4 months old, but I am finding that it has to be regularly drained and refilled due to how the guest use it or abuse...