Short-Term and Vacation Rental Discussion
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Should I build a tiny cabin as a STR?
I've got a pretty unique and fortunate opportunity that I'm thinking about and I'd love some insights.My parents own a vacation cabin near Leavenworth, WA, with about 500 feet of usable riverfront. It's about 3 hours... View more
Airbnb calculator called Airbnb Markeminder
I recently found out about this new calculator. Has anyone heard of it? Thoughts? Any recommendations on what to use to run the numbers for Airbnb rentals
Mattress recommendations for STR
Hi All,
I have been stalking this forum for months now learning from everyone, and am very grateful for all the useful information. I sold an LTR in order to jump into STR. I have a contract on a new build cabin up in... View more
Thoughts on purchasing a vacation rental during quarantine
Anyone have experience with purchasing a vacation rental during a pandemic like this? Any current experiment or previous experience with vacation rentals and having fluctuating times throughout the year of being rented... View more
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
Glamping Southern California
I looking to start tent/yurt Airbnb I got a some land in socal 1 hour from Joshua tree 1.5 from LA and 30 from Palm Springs land has great potential stars are amazing abd the base of the Mountains are at my site it’s... View more
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
Sevier County Business license
For those of you with multiple cabins in Sevier County... Do you have one business license or one for each location? Avalara says I only need one. How many do you have?
Would you rent your house for a party (pre/post covid)?
If so, how much would you charge for a night?
Branson , MO, STR Strategy
Hi everyone,Just out of curiosity and specifically to the STR investors, has anyone considered or has invested in Branson, MO? I live in Kansas City and have been visiting Branson for the last 15 years but it seems... 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!
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?
Thoughts on Deep Creek Lake, MD
Hi all, I have started looking into purchasing a STR property in Deep Creek Lake, MD. I have did some initial research and it looks like the area could be a good area for extended rental periods with the lake for the... View more
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!
Vacation Rental (AirBnB/VRBO) New Restrictions - Huntsville AL
The Huntsville AL City Council is putting out new licensing and zoning restrictions that appear to be affecting whole-home AirBnB and VRBO owners in Huntsville negatively. Initial responses to owners who've been down... 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.
STVR in Colorado That Will Cash Flow
I live in a metro area in Colorado and am very interested in investing in a STVR in Colorado. I’m open to several areas because I know some are very well established already and may not cash flow for the price it costs... 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
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
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 
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.