what's best advice on maintaining bed covers between guests? Do you wash the bedspreads, comforters, etc... or is there a better way?

How far out in the future do you allow bookings and why? I have someone now wanting to rent my place about 13 months from now. I’’m not totally comfortable with that, but it brought up a good question that I need to d...

In all the owner groups I'm in, the 'cancel without penalty' option is 'I don't feel comfortable with this guest.' The fewer details you give when you do this, the better. You can do 3 of these cancels a year for fr...

Had someone check out today. She was weird from the get go. Texted a lot. Said she drained cleaned and refilled the hot tub then later said she just added some water. Paid for 4 peole later found out she had 5. Cleani...

So I just recently purchased my first investment property, and during the process, the mortgage lender was trying to nudge me into getting the loan as a secondary residence (stuff like: "You'll get a lower rate, you c...

What amenities or consumables do you provide guests that sets you apart from the competition and earns you rave reviews?
- Welcome basket?
- Video games and pool table?
- Hot tub?
- Pellet gun, list of creatures, ...

Hey all.  I am working on fitting out our new place and we are considering different options for couches, futons, daybeds for our place.  It has one level that is a loft that is the main sleeping area that will host t...

Just checked the mail and there they were: rent checks ON TIME from previously "bad" tenants. My friend @Mindy Jensen had a post recently concerning what was a favorite lease clause landlords have. My response was the...

Is a tenant in violation of their lease agreement if they refused to allow someone into the property with not only permission from the owner, but owner highlighted the agreement stating they must give tenant 24-hr not...

I've listened to multiple podcasts and was inspired to move to mid term rentals on my 2 Airbnb properties in Hilton Head. I have some interested parties but I'm stuck on how much to charge for a deposit for a 30 day ...