Short-Term and Vacation Rental Discussion
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Real Estate Agents fail Airbnb sellers
According to Airbnb data there are 2.9 million hosts on Airbnb worldwide in 2020. 14,000 new hosts are joining the platform each month in 2020 and some will fail without proper property management that competently... View more
The Best Books for Managing STR From Afar
I am planning to purchase an out-of-state STR very soon. What are the best books to guide me on purchasing and running my first STR? I'd like to avoid using a property management company if possible. Thank you!
Long Term AirBNB Rental
Hello! My parents and I are new to the AirBNB community. Our first inquiry is a couple who wishes to stay in this single family home for 3 to 6 months for work. This would be our first guests to stay in this home... View more
Best cash flow market
Hey all.I am curious on the STR if you were going to invest in one market and your only goal was cash flow where would you look?
Looking for Advice on ADU STR on CA Primary Residence Property
Hello BP Community -
I have a cool old barn on my 1.5 acre primary residence property in a highly-sought after Southern California vacation town. I am thinking about renovating it and using it as a short term vacation... View more
Self managing a STVR in Bug Bear, CA?
Hi guys!I purchased a cabin in Big Bear Lake, CA on a whim a year ago and spent quite a bit of money and time and money on renovating it. It was like giving birth. So incredibly painful but so worth it at the end. I... View more
Touring Cleveland OH
I would like to invest in cleveland OH, I will be taking a trip to Cleveland next month. Need your help,What areas should I check out for rental properties.I am in love with SHAKER HEIGHTS.
How to tell the new neighbors you’re running an airbnb
So my girlfriend and I just bought a house with incredible mountain views and are planning on turning the property into a vacation rental. The problem is, the new neighbors suffer from various mental illnesses and are... View more
Buying my first AirBnb
Hello all, I’ve been listening and silently scrolling through the forums for a few years now. But I figured I would make my first post. I am wanting to buy a vacation rental in the Nashville area. I ran the numbers and... View more
Vacation rentals Destin Florida/Panama City
Looking to invest in a vacation rental in Destin Florida/Panama City. Looking for a good property manager anyone have a recommendation. I will be managing them from Louisville Kentucky.Thanks 
Best up north Michigan cities for Short Term Rentals
Debating on which town to buy a modest single family home to Airbnb in Northern (western) Michigan. Holland, Muskegon, Charlevoix, or Petoskey?? Anyone visit or have an opinion? Thanks in advance!
Short Term Rental Resources
Just got my second flip under contract with my third in process. Now that I've got some more cash, I want to invest in a cash flowing short term rental in a vacation town. My aunt and uncle live there and their STR is... View more
Purchasing a vacation rental in Barbados.
Would like to purchase a property in Barbados for short term rental.Does anyone know the ins and outs of ownership on that island.Thanks.Dave.
Short Term Rental on popular river, liability questions
Hello BP community, this is my first post in the forums and wanted to say thanks to any replies in advance! I just bought my first short term rental investment property on a popular river for kayaking and camping in my... View more
Treehouse Vacation Rental
Hey Everyone!I live in Maine where short term summer rentals are in huge demand. I've noticed that treehouses can attract way higher occupancy and rates. I've been considering trying to build one on a plot lans but I'm... View more
Arbitrager needed in shenandoah VA
Hi everyone, I'm looking into short-term rental. I currently own a few long-term rentals in DC region. The area near here that works better for short-term rental is shenandoah valley area. Instead of jumping right in... View more
Myrtle Beach Vacation Rentals
Hey guys, I am getting ready to sell my fourplex and looking to get a vacation rental. We live in Columbia so our initial thought would be Myrtle Beach. I just wanted to see if anyone currently has a vacation rental... View more
Investing in Tulum?
Hi all, newbie here with a few questions regarding investing in STRs in Tulum. I’ve been evaluating a few different recommended markets for STRs (Florida panhandle, Smoky Mountains etc) and I’ve found that from a... View more
Having any luck with Airbnb?
In this market is anyone having success with Airbnb? Looking to buy my first...tips would be awesome!
Vaction/Summer Rental Property
Any advice on how to research vacation properties? I’m looking for a lake house property to have for ourselves and rent out when we aren’t there. I’m currently tracking properties that have sold in the last 90 days... View more
Timing issue: pre-renovation.
Hello!My wife and I are finalizing on a triplex in a mountain Ski-town. The property is currently a C+ to B-, and the interior/exterior/common area is in need of cosmetic repairs. The problem is that we will not be... View more
Airbnb in Puerto Rico during Covid
Anyone here from Puerto Rico who has an Airbnb property in San Juan?Do you find that your occupancy has dramatically decreased or you've had to lower your average nightly rate during Covid?I've been looking at online... View more
Market Top - Sell - Hold - Refinance?
My STR market has appreciated significantly due to Covid and I am trying to evaluate the best way to move forward. I bought a STR in January 2020 for $170k. Since Covid, the area has exploded in STR rentals and home... View more
Mattress Softness for your STR
When your selecting mattress types for your STR, (Florida Panhandle 2 blocks to the beach) what type of mattress are using when it comes to softness to firm?
vacation rental
Morning bigger pockets. I have a question or two about vacation rentals. I have a contract on one but i'm looking for the best way to present it to my banker as a good investment. My question is what is the best route... View more