Anthony Pinto
Posted first AirBnb Listing
It's official folks! After a little over a month, we finally posted our first AirBnb listing in Portsmouth, VA using one of the units in our quadplex. We are open for business starting tomorrow. My wife and I are expe...
Tony Castronovo
Suggestions for getting a property rented in saturated market
I've been sitting on a rental that I listed over 3 weeks ago. I am getting a few bites but not overwhelming inquiries. I held a couple open houses and had some positive interest from a few folks. Normally, this wou...
Sarah Hartwell
Best advice for your first vacation rental?
Hey BP! We've got 3 Buy & Hold investments in Houston, TX (though I'm definitely still a rookie). My husband and I LOVE the water, so we're strongly considering making our next investment a waterfront vacation ren...
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...
Brandon Turner
Anybody use AirEnvy.com to manage their short term rentals?
Hey all,I stumbled across AirEnvy.com tonight, and this service almost seems to good to be true. Just wondering if anyone has experience using them to manage their short term vacation rentals? I'd love to buy a house ...
Eric Carlstrom
First-Time STR Buyer --- Feedback / Guidance Requested
Hi all,I have a few long-term rentals and am exploring a STR for the first time, and am seeking guidance / advice on my expected expenses (and ideally what i'm missing that i should factor into my calculations). Part ...
Lori Marra
Renting To Students
We're starting to rent to students and want to learn more how to best write and manage the lease among the tenants.
We have a duplex with two, three-bedroom units. We have furnished each room with a bed, dres...
Lauren Johnson
STR in Smoky Mountains amenities
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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stuck on my plan....
I'm trying to write a plan of where I want to be in the next 5 yrs and how i'm going to get there. Problem is, I'm realizing writing a plan is not as easy as it sounds. I have an idea of where I would like to be but c...
Eric Baron
Best ways to break even or profit on short term rentals (STR)?
Hello, I was really excited about the prospect of purchasing a STR (my goal was one in Breckenridge and one in Hilton Head) to be able to use a couple times a year personally and then use as a STR the rest of the year...