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Mike S. What is the necessity of additional insurance coverage for STR?
13 October 2023 | 4 replies

I am starting my first Airbnb property in Sedona, AZ. I have seen so many posts that recommend different types of insurance coverage such as property,  umbrella coverages,.. for STR from different providers like Prope...

Jc Bustillos Why isn't my Airbnb listing getting views
9 February 2023 | 26 replies

Hello all, I need some guidance on my listing I have had for 4 years now.  Over the past few months it's really not getting many views? I have adjusted the price daily, changed the main page pic and tried making list...

Reagen Natho First time STR Investor/Manager in Sevierville/Pigeon Forge
11 July 2019 | 18 replies

Hello all! I'm currently under contract on my very first STR cabin in Sevierville with @averycarl! I'm so excited and nervous.  I have been lurking on these forums for a bit, gaining knowledge and finally decided to p...

Bruce Woodruff Thoughts on longer rentals?
29 April 2021 | 11 replies

We are less than a year into the STR thing with 2 separate rentals. So far, just love it.... no issues, just wonderful guests and lots of bookings.The one thing that comes up occasionally is requests for long-term boo...

Katelyn Atcavage Robideaux Transferring active STR to new owner
7 February 2023 | 18 replies

Hi BP fam,I am working on a few deals that are currently active air bnb + VRBO’s. I understand that the listings cannot be transferred to the new owner and that an entirely new listing must be created. In the past, we...

Josef Bryan Gerster Experience using Evolve?
31 October 2023 | 31 replies

I am about to go live on my first STR in the North GA Mountains and am planning on using Evolve. Any feedback or recommendations on other PM companies to use?

Evan O'Brien Review of STR Experience
1 January 2023 | 18 replies

Earlier this week me and my fiancé stayed in an AirBNB. It was a beautiful unit but there was an infestation of ants on the second day of our stay and the dryer didn’t work. With trying to keep an investor perspective...

J. Martin 5.5 Tips for Getting Great AirB&B Reviews. And getting guests to write them!! Your tips?
1 October 2014 | 9 replies

5.5 recommendations on getting a good AirB&B review, and getting them to actually leave it!I'm new to AirB&B rentals, so someone please post better recommendations for me below!1) Communication. Let them know ...

Brandon Gale How do you handle guests that try to squeeze money out of you?
11 April 2023 | 17 replies

We had a guest who just checked into our Pigeon Forge, TN Cabin. The fireplace needs some repairs to the lining that wont be done for a few weeks so we have an automated message that goes out to guests just before che...

Leigh Ann Smith Annnnd now I think my first VRBO guest is a scammer
11 June 2017 | 14 replies

So, this woman paid $573 in advance and she owes another $573 on the day of check-in, which is today.  Yesterday she messaged and asked if she could check in early.  She's from out of town and is working nights at a h...