Alex K.
Does anyone use a management company to run their STR?
The area's I am interested in aren't anywhere near me - so just wondering if it's feasible and if anyone has experience outsourcing the management of a STR? Pro's, Cons, Thoughts?
Brandon Jenkins
Any Recommendations on a Tenant Proof Stove??
BP Family,Question: Which type of stove should I buy for a rental unit (SFR)? I'm hoping to minimize cost, but I want something that's tenant proof.Details: After a couple months of weak leads and sketchy applicants,...
Jonathan Buehler
Long Distance Short Term Rentals
Does anyone have experience managing a short term rental long distance? My family and I are considering using our primary Florida residence as a STR while we live in another state for a season. I researched our area u...
Diana Froster
5 year old unwashed carpet, keep and clean or remove?
Hi all. My current rental property has a tenant moving out end of this month after staying there for 5 years and the 2F carpet(living area space, 3 bedrooms, and entire staircase) is really dirty and patchy leaving me...
Darren Le
Local contact service - NOT full-service management
Hi everyone,Anyone is self-managing your STR in Palm Springs area, and use a local-contact services to help out with handling the guests requests?Basically the short-term rental management but minus the booking and fi...
Chi Zhang
Material participation while managing renovations at a remote property
Hi BP, I’m in the process of renovating and setting up my first short term rental. The property is about 3 hours drive from my primary residence and I go there once or twice every week to work with my contractors to c...
Jill Terlep
Vacasa vs. Awing vs. Evolve in a smaller market in Northern Michigan
We purchased a 4br-2ba home on Mullett Lake in Northern Michigan and are ready to put it on the STR market. We’ve met with the three companies in the title line and a couple of others. We’re located in a less populate...
Nathan Buck
Short Term Rentals in Florida
Hey BP community! I’m new to real estate investing and am looking into the short term rental model in a few destination markets in the US. Looking for advice on property types and platforms that you have had success...
Andrew Martin
Investor/Entrepreneur Seeking Advice On Start Up And References
Hi everyone I am a new investor but I am also in the process of setting up a residential cleaning business. I plan on going to my local REIA and trying to build my clientele there; I am wondering on who all I should t...
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?