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What are good insurance options while renting on STR? I heard that traditional home insurance is not enough. Any thoughts based on personal experiences?
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Breaking news:Airbnb filed their S-1 today and plan to go public via IPO. Rumor is it’s either IPO or layoffs. https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1559720/000119312520294801/d81668ds1.htmTiming couldn’t be worse ...
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I read on Twitter that someone’s roommate is a super host on Airbnb and has 10+ mortgages/lease agreements. They are on an Airbnb forum and there are many of them in the same situation. I listen to str podcasts and t...
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Here's the path I use to determine occupancy and rental rates for an STR (Short Term Rental) in any given market.
1. Log Into Airbnb & Vrbo Applications
2. Search the areas you're interested in buying in.
3. ...
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I’m staying at a Airbnb this weekend, managed by TurnKey vacation rentals. The house is fantastic - management left me somewhat surprised. The listing said The home included a coffee maker. It’s actually a keureg. Whi...
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Hi all,
I'm looking for a tax professional who can handle my primary home also being a vacation rental. I need to hire someone who knows how to legally file my personal taxes and whether/how I should also file busine...
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Hello, BiggerPockets world! Been studying, podcast listening and preparing for months and ready to go out and get started while keeping the full-time Sales Director gig. Three military veterans and we're looking to st...
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Hi - I went to a talk by Legally Mine held by the RICH club here in Houston a couple of years ago. They are an asset protection services company based out of Utah. They did a fancy talk about the importance in inve...
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Hello biggerPockets community. I have been looking at getting started in the STR market down in Florida for awhile. My question are:1) Are most of you just using strictly airbnb and vrbo to get your bookings? If not,...