Kevin Boyd
Outfitting vacation rental
I am looking to revamp my vacation rentals. I'm purchasing all new kitchenware, etc. I'm am also looking to make all the bedsheets, etc. pretty uniform. I have a total of 16 beds. Does anyone have a recommendation for...
Mogen Keene
STR Bedbug prevention
Would love the advise of other STR owners on bedbug prevention. We have a STR in the Smokies and I don’t know if I want to just risk dealing with it if the problem arises. I have read about the huge hassle they are to...
William Charles
Advice on first STR
Hello everybody. I am fixing to finally dive into the STR market by turning one of my previous long term rentals into a STR. I have been following people who do this full time and I have a good understanding of what I...
Pamela Villa
Recos for pullout couches- STRS?
Hi all, Looking for recommendations for a durable and stylish pullout couch for our cabin in the Smoky Mountains. Thank you!!
Luke Carl
So.... Is "Catfished" The Right Word?
[Short Term Rental]Scenario 1: Guest plants a DHH (dreaded human hair) in the refrigerator. Sends a pic of the hair. Wants money back.
Scenario 2: Guest says "The hot tub is dirty" "Ok no problem we're on the way to...
Al Williamson
Collect Annual Income by October - My Airbnb Experiment
My first Airbnb stay was in San Francisco in 2012. Right then I knew this concept had legs - it's awesome for reducing your PERSONAL EXPENSES. However back then, it wasn't my first choice for a path to exceeding a lan...
Jeff Matthews
Who should pay for bed bug removal ,Tenant or landlord ?
I have a tenant that has been in the unit 3 years . They just got bed bugs and state it was from another unit doing a bug bomb .I am getting the bill this time but i want to add it to the lease that they will have to ...
Gary Ennis
Costs for Furnishing a Vacation Rental Property
Experienced VR owners - I'd love to hear your tips/tricks for furnishing a property in a manner that is cost effective while still appealing to your target guests.We spent way too much (IMO) on furnishing our first VR...
Dick Rosen
Bed Bugs... who is responsible?
I just had a Phoenix tenant report that she has bed bugs. She said she has thrown 3 beds away trying to get rid of them. I suggested that they probably followed her from the apartment complex that she came from and na...
Brandon Allenczy
First Airbnb Furnishing
Hey BP! I'm closing on our next property at the beginning of August. It's a unique property in that it's a SFH with a full in-law suite in the basement (2 bed/2 bath with full kitchen) and a separate addition that can...