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https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2019/07/city-finds-almost-7000-unregistered-str-sites-with-enforcement-on-the-way/I believe this is a trend that will continue throughout the country. Too much tax money is being...
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I would appreciate any recommendation for a cigarette smoke detector that either can be checked remotely by WiFi or that has a memory function. I have a tenant in one of my units in a nonsmoking building who is smoki...
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Hi all!Was wondering what's the best brand for thermostats / can be locked at a temperature to install in my properties?I don't necessarily want to "lock" in a certain temperature - I just want to be able to set it so...
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Hi, I'm in the process of learning about short-term rental investments and analyzing potential markets, but I’ve hit a major roadblock: understanding local regulations. It seems like every city, county, and state has ...
I think I may be on to something. I need you guys to do everything in your power to convince me that I am not and that this is all crazy... I say that tongue in cheek. A lot to share and I'll be as concise as possibl...
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Do you have external camera system at your rentals,if so how is your tenants approach to it? Are they concerned that you are interfering in their privacy?
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We currently self manage our VRBO’s in Sarasota Florida but are seriously looking to source this out to a PM. Everybody has to make a buck but I’m hoping that a good p.m. can get more rentals to offset the costs. An...
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Hi BP!I have a short term rental in Bonney Lake Washington. I have it normally booked through the short term sites (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.) but I currently have a set of 4 travelling nurses there right now. They are ther...
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Ideas I had:• Nest automates thermostats and one day in the near future is a good implementation in B rentals• HVAC or dishwasher breaks and technology can alert you• Technology good for B and A class• Class B rentals...
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Hi. We have a SFH in Fort Lauderdale for short term rental. We are out of state investors. I was wondering if it is recommended to put an alarm system including motion detectors and window/door sensors or do you think...