Hi BP fam!Got a booking last night from someone local (same area code) to us, just 1 guest listed, and only 2 nights (we only allow 2 night bookings during week days), which is very rare for us. I googled the guest an...
Hey gang, first post here.I'm helping my parents STR a ranch house that we're just finishing up renovating. They've put a lot of money into it and are anxious to get cash flow going.We'll be ready to start taking on g...
Hello everyone, STR has peaked my interest and I am doing some research on it. I have searched the forum but was unable to find an answer. In general for STR, is it better to do SFH or MFH? I would assume SFH for the ...
I have an older 1920's duplex, and the outside looks just ok, but not great. Is it necessary to include photos of the exterior of the property for Airbnb? Or can I get away with zero exterior photos?
What do people think of Airbnb's "Extra Guest Fee"? Good idea, bad idea? I've recently had to switch cleaners and that is costing me an additional $50/stay. I could pass this along directly in the cleaning charge, but...
"I'm selling the flower shop" said my retired father.
"Are you sure?" I said with some hesitation.A retail storefront with 3 apartments in Chicago.
Owned free and clear, grossing 5k a month.
Why sell?
He received ...
We are experienced Airbnb hosts but just listed our property on VRBO. On Airbnb we are able to welcome instant booking for guests who meet our review requirements. We like this little bit of security. VRBO does not se...
I have a guest who shared with me that they are celebrating their wife’s birthday. I thought putting out a birthday card with a $25 visa gift card would be a good touch to get the 5 star review. Is that a bad idea?
My husband and I are empty-nesters just beginning our real estate adventure. We have a 3 bed 2.5 bath home that we are planning to move out of to house-hack a multifamily property. What's your best advice on convertin...
Hey Fellow BPers! I'm diving into mid-term rentals and hoping to shift more of my units in that direction. I've got a few questions and I'm hoping you can shed some light on them, to help me streamline my approach to ...