Pamela Burke
STR Management Software
I see this question periodically and the online reviews seem to change regularly. Guesty, Hostaway, IGMS, OwnerRez - and it seems like more are listed every day. I'm under contract for my first STR and need a progra...
Rosa Regier
What do you think about developing a Guest Rating System?
In setting up my Welcome Guide and suggesting that star rating chart that's around the internet, I thought why not create one to use for rating guests? My logic is that it sets the expectation for the guest's behavior...
Jen Faulkner
Door Locks with no monthly fee?
Is there a digital door lock whose code you can change remotely, without a monthly fee? Our two STR's came with locks that require an extra monthly fee if we want to change them remotely. I'd like to find something ...
Cody Lewis
Syndication Software Suggestions
Our team is looking to migrate from Excel to an actual Syndication software. I would love to know what everyone is currently using along with any positives or negatives with them. We're evaluating "full service" solut...
Brad Spuhler
Do I need internet in both units of a STR duplex or just one?
Hi all- probably a silly question, but I’m about to call the internet provider in my area to hook up my duplex that I’m using as a STR/vacation rental and wanted to know if I need a separate internet hook up for each...
Lorne Weber
What markets to invest in in Alberta Canada
I live in a very small town in Alberta and I would like to move into a larger city. I am looking for an investment, my first one. I am not sure what market I should move into. I want to have lunch with mentors and rea...
Andrew Major
Post 3 Military Deployment and Starting on REI
As per my last couple posts, I describe my goals and plan of action here. I am tracking my journey on here as I go to keep myself accountable (feel free to call me out). In summary, I wanted to analyze markets while ...
Jake Walroth
Getting my Unit ready for Airbnb
Hey guys, so I just closed on my first duplex... I'll be living in one of the units.... however, I travel Mon-Thurs each week and going to really try this Airbnb thing out. The house is very close to University of Cin...
Jeff Something
Any advice on building websites?
Just doing a quick search through the internet for places to build a website, I've come up with a few dozen sites with a wide range of prices and services. I would like to start building a site to capture info from po...
Kevin Smith
Rental Cabin Valuation Help
I own a lakefront resort with 6 rental cabins + the innkeeper's house + boat dock on 10 acres in a popular vacation area. It is in it's 28th year of operation and has about a 62% occupancy rate. On-line brand recogni...