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Hey guys,As a new STR host, I'm so worried about forgetting something vital to a person's stay! What's the most forgotten thing that new hosts tend to look past that makes a large difference in a persons stay?thank you!
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Good Morning ladies and gentlemen. I'm trying to weigh my options on something. Maybe you can help me. I bid on an online auction property and won for $6,180. In the listing it said no earnest money deposit was requir...
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I keep seeing these life changing one year turn arounds in peoples lives.My main question is how do people buy 10 properties in one year considering the DTI Ratio?I am personally making 65k-70k/yr at my W2 job and can...
Hey,For those of you who operate Airbnb's and other short term rentals or vacation rentals what advice do you wish you would have had earlier when you first got started?I think a few good ones are structuring your bus...
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My wife and I are using our guest studio as an AirBnb right now and I would love some feedback. The listing is linked below so you can check it out. I would love to hear about the posting itself, the pictures, the a...
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Hi,We are currently under contract on our first STR in the Smoky Mountains. We are trying to maximize space and offer the amenities that guests are looking for. The cabin currently has a game room with a pool table....
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I want to share my experience with Jenny Yi, an STR designer in case others have had similar issues. I hired Jenny Yi to design our latest STR in person, she demanded that I pay the full amount of her services upfront...
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Many people are still wondering whether or not real estate is one of the best investment strategies for long-term wealth building. Is investing in homes still a smart investment for the average individual? Is a home s...
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Hello BP:
I’ve been approached by a professional who would like to lease one of my apartments and utilize it for AirBnB. I’m interested. I want him to do well and he’s agre d to share the income/ expense numbers with...
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I am thinking about building a house for our next primary residence, but I would also like to use it occasionally as an STR. I’m thinking about features to include for this purpose. So far, I’m thinking about extra cl...