Are we required to provide usage split for 'non-refundable' pet cleaning fee as part of move out deduction. The tenant had given $500 refundable cleaning fee and $200 non-refundable pet cleaning fee. After move out, ...

Do you have an AC guy service your unit regularly? How often and what does he do? Does he catch/prevent repairs before they happen?

We have 24 units and are constantly getting calls that the drip pan is overflowing and unit is not working. When we send a tech out they usually find dirty coils and a dirty filter if there is one at all. I am going t...

hello - are Keurig's a MUST for STR's?  If not Keurig's, what is the best type of Coffee maker for an STR?

Hey there! I have a large STR property that can accommodate 19 people, that has a hot tub. It's only 4 months old, but I am finding that it has to be regularly drained and refilled due to how the guest use it or abuse...

When managing a rental property, here are some common maintenance expenses to be aware of. Some can be passed on to tenants, while others are usually the owner's responsibility:1. Sewer Cabling/Drain Cleaning: When th...

Hi! I just purchased my first investment property in Fletcher, NC (about 20 min outside Asheville) which I plan to use as a short term rental. I am not ready to list the property but know how important finding a good ...

As an out of state investor I am dependent on my property manager to update me on status of property. We talk regularly, but that doesn't mean I am always fully aware of any potential deferred maintenance or tenant tr...

Just a reminder for everyone. Recently my husband was working on one of our flips and had to cut back the rafter tails and replace two feet of the roof sheathing not to mention the roof itself due to rot. He said this...

I see a lot of cabins in the Smokies with heart shaped tubs. Personally, I don't like them. But what do guests think? Are regular jacuzzi tubs better?