Coin operated washer/dryer in AIRBNBS?

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Paul Sandhu
Investor 路 The worst town to live in, KS 路 Member since 2016 路 4k+ posts 路 4k+ votes
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Eff no.  

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  • Paul Sandhu
    Investor 路 The worst town to live in, KS 路 Member since 2016 路 4k+ posts 路 4k+ votes
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    Eff no.  

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  • Michael BaumPro Member
    Olympia, WA 路 Member since 2016 路 8k+ posts 路 7k+ votes
    5y

    +1 to @Paul Sandhu. You might as well just charge for each piece of furniture they sit on or maybe per pillow fee.

    It is a bad idea @Benjamin Enriquez.

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  • Aigo Pyles
    Flipper/Rehabber 路 Memphis, TN 路 Member since 2020 路 758 posts 路 285 votes
    5y

    @Benjamin Enriquez NO

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  • John UnderwoodPro Member
    Investor 路 Greer, SC 路 Member since 2014 路 13k+ posts 路 17k+ votes
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    That seems tacky to me. I wouldn't do it.

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  • Michael Plante
    Deland, FL 路 Member since 2017 路 2k+ posts 路 1k+ votes
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    We have then in our STRs next to the candy soda machines. 馃榿

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  • Scott K.
    Member since 2020 路 223 posts 路 233 votes
    5y
    Originally posted by @Michael Plante:

    We have then in our STRs next to the candy soda machines. 馃榿

     Candy soda machines? Great idea. Nickel and diming for laundry... Sounds bad. 

    What machines did you buy for the soda? How much do you charge? Who restocks it? 

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  • Paul Sandhu
    Investor 路 The worst town to live in, KS 路 Member since 2016 路 4k+ posts 路 4k+ votes
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    My landlord in college put in pay washers and dryers into his newly built condos.  We defeated the locking mechanism.  He had 400 units.  Do a Google search of "Henry Fisher Carbondale".  Do you want to end up like Henry?

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  • Joe SplitrockPro Member
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    Rental Property Investor 路 Sioux Falls, SD 路 Member since 2015 路 9k+ posts 路 18k+ votes
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    Originally posted by @Benjamin Enriquez:

    Hello, does anyone use coin operated washer/dryer in their short term rentals?

     If you do have coin operated, make sure you disclose that clearly in the listing. People search by washer and dryer as an amenity and the assumption is that it is included in price. We include a washer and dryer but not coin operated. People definitely use it. Mine gets more use than if an owner-occupied person lived in the property. 

    We are staying at an AirBNB next week in Florida and we are packing light because we plan to do laundry. 

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  • Michael Plante
    Deland, FL 路 Member since 2017 路 2k+ posts 路 1k+ votes
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    Originally posted by @Scott K.:
    Originally posted by @Michael Plante:

    We have then in our STRs next to the candy soda machines. 馃榿

     Candy soda machines? Great idea. Nickel and diming for laundry... Sounds bad. 

    What machines did you buy for the soda? How much do you charge? Who restocks it? 

     Lol was joking 

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  • Benjamin AakerPro Member
    Rental Property Investor 路 Brandon, SD 路 Member since 2015 路 1k+ posts 路 1k+ votes
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    Like a lot of AirBnb utilizers, I expect to have access to a washer and dryer without charge. I think this tiny extra fee translates to a huge headache in bad reviews.

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  • Dave StokleyBusiness Member
    Property Manager 路 Cleveland, OH 路 Member since 2015 路 705 posts 路 799 votes
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    Something like this is the exact opposite of the experience that Airbnb users are looking for.

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  • Benjamin Enriquez
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    Rental Property Investor 路 San Antonio, TX 路 Member since 2019 路 16 posts 路 1 vote
    5y

    @Benjamin Aaker

    Understood, I鈥檓 not in the best part of town so I feel like putting them would be a bigger headache due to the guest damaging them. I was just trying to avoid the expense of having to repair them.

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  • Paul Sandhu
    Investor 路 The worst town to live in, KS 路 Member since 2016 路 4k+ posts 路 4k+ votes
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    Originally posted by @Benjamin Enriquez:

    @Benjamin Aaker

    Understood, I鈥檓 not in the best part of town so I feel like putting them would be a bigger headache due to the guest damaging them. I was just trying to avoid the expense of having to repair them.

     The main things that will break or need replacing are the agitator dogs on washers and thermostats on dryers.  They cost less than $5.  Although one time there was a foreign object caught in the drum belt and pulley.

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  • Benjamin Enriquez
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    Rental Property Investor 路 San Antonio, TX 路 Member since 2019 路 16 posts 路 1 vote
    5y

    @Paul Sandhu put your panties away!! Cmon man!!

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  • Fiza Ah
    Investor 路 Member since 2020 路 80 posts 路 71 votes
    5y

    I would not charge for them, and i would spend more on them assuming that nicer ones will last longer/go through use without failing :). Nicer laundry  = attracting families and trust me, you want families

    I've found Costco to be an excellent source for washer/dryer. I just bought a set a week ago for an Airbnb. They deliver, switch out old ones, and their warranty is the BEST especially if you use the Costco credit card.

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  • Joey Hicks
    Rental Property Investor 路 Athens, TN 路 Member since 2019 路 13 posts 路 4 votes
    5y

    @Benjamin Enriquez

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  • Levi T.Pro Member
    Rental Property Investor 路 Tucson AZ / Nice FR / Washington DC 路 Member since 2016 路 1k+ posts 路 1k+ votes
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    @Benjamin Enriquez I laughed reading this, but I just wanted to say don't be afraid to experiment. Decades ago I started charging hundreds in pet application fees, monthly pet rent, lock change fees, and so many other things related to long term rentals, that only a fraction of the industry has started to implement today. Just because others are not doing it, don't mean you can't try it. You could be ahead of the curve. What you'r proposing is called a bad idea today, and innovation tomorrow.

    For me, I charge higher cleaning fees on my AirBNBs, and at the same time only allow people to rent for 2-3 days vs a week or month, thus more turnover, and more cleaning fees, and in doing so, I am inflating my nighty rate to almost double the competitors, while almost being booked solid all month. 

    So take risk, try things, and adjust till it works better than just being average!

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  • Moises Guzman
    Member since 2020 路 12 posts 路 4 votes
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    @Levi T. Love the open Mind set .you just never know

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  • Tyler Garcia
    Investor 路 Tampa, FL 路 Member since 2020 路 20 posts 路 4 votes
    5y

    @Michael Baum 馃槀

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  • Benjamin Enriquez
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    Rental Property Investor 路 San Antonio, TX 路 Member since 2019 路 16 posts 路 1 vote
    5y

    @Levi T. I was laughing myself! But man it鈥檚 like every time a guest leaves, something is damaged, I felt like it鈥檚 just something else I鈥檓 going to have to keep repairing or replacing. Might as well keep the $1100 in my pocket. It gets booked just fine without. Not really trying to make money off it, just want to cover repairs/replacing. There鈥檚 a laundromat right across the street my guest use, so either you want to walk across and pay or just pay here lol

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  • Fiza Ah
    Investor 路 Member since 2020 路 80 posts 路 71 votes
    5y

    @Benjamin Enriquez It sends the wrong message. For example with my Airbnb, I like to welcome them with wine and put snacks out for guests when they check in (popcorn, mixed nuts, etc). This shows them that they're now "guests" and they tend to treat the place better. It simply attracts the right guest!

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  • Onan Dumas
    Investor 路 Rowlett, TX 路 Member since 2013 路 132 posts 路 72 votes
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    @Fiza Petro

    I think it鈥檚 not as big of a deal as people think. I honestly don鈥檛 provide a washer and dryer in most of my listings. I have them onsite locked up to be used as a supply room and laundry for the cleaning crews and I鈥檝e yet to have a complaint about it or negative reviews concerning that. People know what they are getting up front and if that鈥檚 something they are looking for then they will pass. For those that don鈥檛 need it, will end up booking your place.

    I also don鈥檛 provide alcohol for liability reasons.

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  • Paul Sandhu
    Investor 路 The worst town to live in, KS 路 Member since 2016 路 4k+ posts 路 4k+ votes
    5y
    Originally posted by @Fiza Ah:

    @Benjamin Enriquez It sends the wrong message. For example with my Airbnb, I like to welcome them with wine and put snacks out for guests when they check in (popcorn, mixed nuts, etc). This shows them that they're now "guests" and they tend to treat the place better. It simply attracts the right guest!

     I did the same thing a while back.  Bottle of wine and a few Cadbury bars.  Then I realized my target market doesn't really care for that.  So I started leaving adult movies.  They all disappeared.  I left my contact info and advertising on the jacket.

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  • Sofia Sharkey
    Property Manager 路 Kansas City, MO 路 Member since 2018 路 280 posts 路 221 votes
    5y

    @Benjamin Enriquez if you can provide the washer and dryer, then do it. I have one unit that has a coin operated washer and dryer but it鈥檚 in a multiplex, guests are warned up front and I鈥檝e never heard a complaint. All my other places have washers and dryers in them and they work fine.

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  • Benjamin Enriquez
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    Rental Property Investor 路 San Antonio, TX 路 Member since 2019 路 16 posts 路 1 vote
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    @Sofia Sharkey you have a Quadplex and one unit is a AIRBNB, which has a coin operated set?

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