So I understand the owner can use the property 14 nights a year and nights where they are working on the property.. can the owner also just rent their own unit ? pay fare market rate .. would cost them PM fee i guess if they have a PM and cleaning fee unless they wanted to do the turn themselves....
I wanted to see how current cabin listings hold up, so I took 5 for sale around Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville and used each seller's stated 2025 gross revenue. My assumptions were the following: DSCR loan with 25% down payment at 6.75% interest and 30 years of term 20% management cost ...
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/travel/airbnb-host-rules-cleaning-chores.html Warning: reading the comments can be triggering and will require deep breaths, walks outside, multiple drinks, or snuggle sessions with one's dog or other loved ones to recover. The irony is that guests think hosts a...
Airbnb’s New Rules Are Changing How Hosts Operate. Here’s What STR Investors Need to Know. If you operate a short-term rental, you’ve probably noticed that hosting looks different today than it did a few years ago. Guest expectations have evolved, operating expenses continue to rise, and booking ...
One thing I’ve noticed about short-term rental investing is that purchasing the property is only part of the financial picture. Between furnishing, renovations, maintenance, unexpected repairs, and seasonal fluctuations in bookings, having access to additional capital can make a big difference. I...
Curious if this is true for most of us here? I checked and yes, we're there (on AMEX Travel). But I don't know if Airbnb will pass on to us the knowledge that guest found us via AMEX Travel (which I would want to know). Airbnb logo is prominent on those homes for rent via AMEX. Also, unless it's ...
I've been thinking about how much the short-term rental industry has changed over the past few years. Between higher operating expenses, financing costs, increased competition, and changing guest expectations, investing in an STR today requires a different approach than it did just a few years ag...
I’ve been doing property due diligence for STR investors and here are the questions that sometimes get overlooked: What jurisdiction actually governs the property? What is the zoning classification, and does it allow the proposed use? Are STRs permitted, restricted, capped, or prohibited? Is a li...
Hi BP Community - I'm looking for advice. I signed up to use RedAwning for property management about 3 months ago. Onboarding was fine, but there has been one major problem: Of 13 completed stays, they've only paid me for 2 of them so far. Worse, they only paid me for those stays after I complain...
As I look into STR I can see what the gross nightly rents are.. Then I see that VRBO charges like 8% to be on their platform and Air bnb is 15% so then when PM want 25% your taking 33 to 40% right off the top.. And a bunch of the listings I saw dont have cleaning fee's and I suspect the cleaning ...
I have interests in buying STR in Florida. Currently live in MN and have fears after buying, I will wish I didn’t. Anyone out there have those same feelings but are happy they did it? Secondly, the financial burden of paying for the mortgage, maintenance and management of the place seems very str...
A guest staying for three weeks needs a different communication rhythm from a guest staying two nights. Longer stays create different needs. Guests may need: Mid-stay cleaning Fresh linens and towels Supply replenishment Maintenance support Local recommendations Clear communication about property...
I've been wondering if there's a platform dedicated to networking within the STR industry. There are plenty of places to discuss hosting, investing, and real estate in general, but it seems like STR operators, co-hosts, investors, and agents are spread across Facebook groups, BiggerPockets, local...
I am not sure if anyone has posted about this on here yet but for anyone who owns or is considering buying a short-term rental in the Glenn/Fennville area of Southwest Michigan, Ganges Township has now adopted Ordinance No. 70, which takes effect November 20, 2026. I've been following this closel...
Hi all! First time posting here. I've been an LTR property owner/manager since 2011. I'd like to enter the STR/MTR arena and I think I'd be good at it, but I would need an investor for that. My kids are older now so I finally have more time available for active income opportunities. I think I'm i...
We accept reservations through several platforms and direct. 36 percent of all Airbnb reservations cancel. VRBO is about 12 percent. All cancellation terms are equal.
Hi everyone, I'm looking for advice from investors who have gone through a similar situation, particularly those who purchased a new primary residence and converted their previous home into a short-term rental (Airbnb/Vrbo). Here's a little background on my situation: First home: Purchased in May...
Hello all - for those of you self managing or property managing short-term rentals/Airbnb related platforms. What are you using to manage everything? Pricing , guest comm, cleaning ,etc. what are your preferred software solutions of choice ? Pricelabs , Hospitable? Looking for your recommendation...
Morning all, We are getting ready to buy our first short term rental on the Oregon coast, I was wondering what folks thoughts were on trying to do a mix of short term rental and medium term rental. Medium term through the deep winter. I may just stick with short term but was kind of curious what ...
I see a lot of conflicting takes on how the IRS views travel and drive time for short-term rentals under the 100-hour material participation test. If you're driving 45 minutes to a property to fix a lock or check on a contractor, do you log the drive as a separate line item from the actual work, ...
Airbnb just announced some pretty significant policy changes, and naturally, hosts are losing their minds. Starting November 20, they're restricting rental agreements, guest ID collection, fines for rule violations, and certain checkout requirements. This also comes right after the shift to a 15....
There are already a couple good posts on this, where I have also put in my 2c on the new changes, but I think this photo is handy in digesting it quickly.
When analyzing short term rental performance, most investors focus strictly on optimizing average daily rates and calendar occupancy. Yet capturing ancillary guest spending remains one of the cleanest ways to expand cash flow, provided it does not increase operational overhead or accelerate prope...
I have a couple markets where I am struggling to get bridge loans for BRRRR short term rentals. It's due to the "Rural" index (I can't quite remember what it's called, one of the lenders showed me). One of the markets I have a #1 performing STR for guest count so I can prove that I know what I am...
An owner update shouldn't be a list of everything you did that week. It should help the owner understand what's happening in their property business. A useful STR report should answer five questions: 1. What happened? Bookings received, guest issues handled, maintenance completed, and other impor...