AJ Wong
How to lower property management costs on luxury STR vacation rental property
When analyzing a luxury short term rental (STR) vacation home for investment in today's mortgage rate environment, the ROI & margins can be extremely tight. Investors that are looking to offset their investment co...
Gytenis B.
ISO AirBnb cleaner and photographer for airBNB
Good afternoon all! I know good Airbnb cleaners are worth their weight in gold these days but if anybody wants to share their contacts or tips on how to find one, I would make sure to find a way to show my appreciatio...
Melissa Bovee
Best way to break up with a STR cleaner?
I have been changing some processes at my STR and it has come out more and more that my cleaner is not the best fit for me. She has been open about things she won't do (change duvets every clean, spot clean carpets w...
Mike Robinson
Need RE Attorney recommendation, Doylestown, PA
I'm currently being sued over $300 that I witheld from a security deposit return. The exiting tenants had 2 dogs and did pay a pet fee. I do not feel as though the pet fee they paid means they don't have to keep floor...
Kelly Cochran
Is it insane to manage your own STR?
Hey friends,Really struggling with paying 25-30% of our gross to a property manager on our first STR. I love all the details that go into AirBNB (decor, set-up, marketing copy, customer service), so the only things I ...
Josh Myrick
Ask a Local Manager free for all
Hey all. I wanted to create a post for any all questions related to property management. It helps us network, helps you, and help us learn where we can improve. So post your questions and we will work to get you the b...
Lindsey Wagner
New to STR and Self Management
Hello! First post on Bigger Pockets:) My husband and I will be closing on our first STR in about 3 weeks!!! It's located in Sevierville, which is about 4 hours away from our home. We hope to have the property set up o...
Leon Lee
Suggestion on arranging cleaning projects for STRs
Hi, STR fellow investors
Currently, I have 5 STRs up and running and I have killer cleaner. If counted correctly, she has never had any cleaning projects that did not get a 5-star review on cleanness from guests. How...
Amber Revels
Make ready cost?? Feedback plz
What should make ready cost? 2017 Building, 2 bd 2 bath, 988 sq ft1. Full paint 2. Carpet cleaning3. Deep clean4. Trash out5. Typical make ready needs6. Change locks I am being told $475.00 for all this listed is TOO ...
Benjamin Baellow
Cleaning Carpets, Do it Yourself?
Simple question; When tenants move out do you always hire a professional carpet cleaning company, or is it cost saving to do it yourself? Is the work worth the time you save?