Mike V.
I Lost My Small Claims Court Case:
I wanted to briefly share my experience with a COVID related cancellation I had. I had a guest cancel their reservation made through VRBO a few weeks prior to check-in due to COVID. I have a 60 day cancellation poli...
Bonnie Johnson
Asking a Tenant to leave before lease expires.
Hi, We currently have a renter who just signed a new lease for a year (Nov. 30th). She has been with us for the last year and a half with no issues. in California.The property has a home, and two apartments. We use ...
Garrett Brown
Airbnb relaunches its "Experiences" category heavily
Airbnb went heavily into on-platform Experiences in 2016 and realized quickly it had more challenges than expected. After taking down thousands of listings over the last few years, they have decided to relaunch Experi...
Marc Shin
How to market to ideal guests or Avatar during the dead of winter
First time STR host here. My property is located in a C+/B- neighborhood has the following landmarks nearby: -1.5 miles from a major university with a popular D1 NCAA college basketball team-1.5 miles from a children'...
Angelo Pompeo
Questions about listing and managing my first STR
I'm in the process of purchasing an SFH for the purpose of listing it as an STR. I'm interested in managing it myself after seeing the property management fees for these types of listings. Some questions I've had. Do ...
Casey Cook
Wholesale House or Purchase as Investment Property
I am in contract with a multi-family investment property for $470,000. This property is on a 3.3 acre residential lot. The lot has a main house (4 bed, 2 bath brick rancher), a detached In-law suite (bedroom, bathroom...
Ron Gallagher
Washington DC's New Airbnb Law
I know that DC's new airbnb law allows you to rent out a room or the basement of your primary residence without restriction if you are also present (not on vacation or away from the property), but can I rent out more ...
David P.
What insurance company do you use for short term rentals?
Here is Los Angeles I tried getting a few quotes and there are not many options it seems. State Farm does not offer short term/vacation rental policies. I got one quote from American Modern and it was on the steep end...
Jeff Ebert
minimum night stay insight
Hello! I am hoping to get some insight on minimum stays for STR. I have been 2 night min, but I have heard that you may get a better quality guest with 3 night minimum. Any ideas?
Avery Carl
Airbnb to Contribute $250M to Hosts Affected by COVID 19
Wanted to share this with you guys as Airbnb is finally giving the hosts a break on the extenuating circumstances policy enacted this month in relation to COVID 19. In a nutshell, they are giving hosts 25% of what we ...