What are some of the best STR books you’ve read? Looking to get started in the STR business in Colorado.

Read this before you buy a property, so you are prepared. Especially the info on start up costs and deductions. "Tax guide for short term rentals" by NOLO

I think Bigger Pockets needs to publish a book on STRs written by @Lucas Carl and @Avery Carl

This would be the title of my book: Dealing with Daily Difficulties in your STR. Pimps to Prostitutes, Dead Bodies to Burglars, Overdoses to Venomous Snakes. by Paul "H. Hefner" Sandhu and Crew

Or from @Lucas Carl or @Avery Carl

Anything from @Paul Sandhu or @John Underwood on the bigger pockets short term forum.

Check out Author Beth Carson. She has some OK books. I usually go on Amazon and search for vacation rentals or short term rentals and look for ones with great reviews.

I have an STR in Lynchburg, VA with two adjacent lots that I add two more houses or another house with an inground swimming pool. Any recommendation Are there any companies out there that will handle the daily operation of management or renting/leasing in case I want to be hands-off? like NNN lease for STR properties? Thanks

Try get paid for your pad. It has some good basic advice that is well organized by topic area. The forums are awesome but you gotta do a lot of digging. The book delivers the info quickly and concisely.

It is not about finding a great book. I read about 20, some being ebooks on Amazon. Sometimes you find a negative 2 in a book that is really helpful. And not in any other book

Thank you @John Underwood, @Lisa Graesser & @Lucas Carl. I will definitely check out your recommendations

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