Wendy Schultz
Hardest Lessons Learned from Short Term Rentals
What have been your hardest lessons learned in short term rentals? I'd be curious to hear the experiences that others have had. I'd say my hardest lesson learned is overestimating how quickly a new property will reach...
Account Closed
Making a Cash offer (Question about episode 221 with Tim Shiner)
Hey all, Just wanted to ask a quick question that I had while listening to to most recent BP episode!The guest mentioned that when he makes an offer on a property he is much more successful making a cash offer over t...
Theresa Holl
Unbooked weekdays and need better content...Marketing Hack
Hey all, this post is for anyone with some open weekdays who is also looking for better/updated photography for their short term rental (also some bonus tips on partner cross-marketing).Partner with influencers (find ...
Wei Xie
Risk of paying for tenant's damage on the commuty property
Hi fellow BP members,
I am closing on a SFR with a commuty center, which offers pool, game room, etc. The HOA rule says the owners should be responsible if their tenants or friends damage community property. I am not...
Queenie Pinto
First guest and power outage
We had our first guest this weekend and were hit by a snowstorm on the Washington coast. Powers been out for 12 hrs with crews still working on it with no ETA. Luckily there is a gas fireplace and gas stove.I have bee...
Gerald Pitts
A woman has a right to change her mind.
Just had to share this gem. Today was one for the books in my Vacation Rental journey. The guest booked a one nighter at my Gatlinburg cabin on Valentines day. Normally there's a 3 day minimum on the weekend, but t...
Kimberly Bunch
Sandestin, STR Condo, is a 1 bedroom worth it?
Hi. What thoughts/experience do you have with studio/1 bedroom in Destin. Newer investor and looking for an entry level STR as my first rental. I am looking at a studio/1 bedroom in the Sandestin area. Based on histo...
Christopher Messer
STR Service to Shut Down Parties/Unruly Guests
I’m a long time lurker and first time poster in the BP Forums. After listening to a lot of the BP and other podcasts about short term rentals over the last year, I’ve noticed avoiding/shutting down parties seems to be...
Deborah Metzger
Question about day to day use of Nest
My husband and I just purchased our first income property in Florida. I've been reading reviews of other condos to get an idea of the do's and don'ts. One thing that has come up a few times is guests being frustrated ...
Kyler J Sloan
Guest Refussal to use Fireplace
Suppose there is an issue with your heater.
Is it unreasonable to request that a guest use my fireplace (wood is provided) until the issue is resolved?
For some reason, they are adamantly opposed to using a firepl...