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While I'm doing incredibly well on airbnb/vrbo, its really taught me that multiple platforms helps a lot. Whether airbnb is banning certain dates for no reason (no parties on halloween, 2020) or vrbo doesn't have enou...
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I have a duplex in Indianapolis and am considering renting half of it on Airbnb--reason being, I need a place to stay when I'm in town, but would like to Airbnb it the rest of the time, while having a long-term tenant...
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The 15 Essential Items Every Short Term Rental MUST HAVEWhether you're listing your space on Airbnb, VRBO, Homeaway, or with a professional property manager, you will need a whole bunch of items that guests expect to ...
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Hi everyone,I just have this thought in my head and I would like to get some feedback from others on the idea since I am a beginner. In my search for properties I am seeing a pattern of diminishing returns on rents as...
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Hi,I recently purchased a home with a partner to use as an STR. The neighbors have been VERY friendly, as they think I am moving in to the home, and I feel like I somehow need to break the news to them that I am not g...
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We have a two unit rowhouse on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. We've been doing quite well Airbnb-ing our lower unit, but we're soon moving overseas and are considering keeping it a short-term rental. Does anyone have...
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I intentionally bought my property in a non-HOA area because the hoa’s are heavily restricting STR’s… now I saw a post on my municipality’s website with updates to the STR rental ordinance and they are discussing it i...
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Hi there,
We’re looking to invest in a STR in Palm Springs and as I am doing my DD around vacation rental policies I have found the city refers to a 32 guest contract limit per year (plus the 4 additional during pe...
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My STR is in the Midwest in a small beach town and near a golf course. We opened in Aug and was booked every weekend until after labor day. What are you all doing to increase bookings for the slow period?
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Hello,
Does anyone here own or operate STRs on Cape Cod? We're looking to purchase a small cedar-shake cape and offer it as a pet-friendly STR fr couples. The areas we are currently thinking about are Harwich, Orl...