All Forum Posts by: Ismael El Hamdouchi

Hey everyone,

I’m about to launch my very first Airbnb listing and I’d love to hear from those who’ve been in the short-term rental game.

This is a furnished apartment in a well-located area, and I’ve taken care of the basics (cleaning, photos, Wi-Fi, etc.), but I want to go the extra mile to ensure great guest experiences and maximize occupancy.

Here are a few questions I’m hoping to get some insight on:

• What amenities or touches have made the biggest impact on your reviews?
• How do you handle check-ins and check-outs efficiently?
• Any tips on pricing strategies or dynamic pricing tools you’ve found useful?
• What should I do (or avoid) in my first month of hosting?
• How do you manage communication and automate guest messages effectively?
• Any red flags I should watch for with guests?

I’d really appreciate any tips, tools, or systems that made your Airbnb journey smoother — even the ones you wish you knew earlier!

Feel free to comment here or DM me directly — I’d love to connect and learn from experienced hosts!

Thanks in advance 🙏

@Arman Ahmed 

Appreciate you sharing that,  sounds like we’re aligned in a lot of ways. Would you be open to connecting directly?

@Chris Seveney 

That’s a great point, repeat business really is the best. Mind if I DM you so we can connect?

Hey BP community,

I’ve been spending a lot of time in markets like Texas, Ohio, and Florida, and I’m always curious how other investors are navigating today’s market shifts.

For those of you who are active right now — whether it’s buy-and-hold, flips, or creative financing — what’s been working best for you in terms of finding and structuring opportunities?

I’m always looking to connect with like-minded investors, swap ideas, and learn from different approaches.

Drop your insights below — let’s make this a valuable thread for everyone.

@Remington Lyman 

Thanks for dropping this — seriously solid advice.

I’m doing something similar with driving for dollars and skip tracing (recently added more automation to speed it up). I’ve been looking closer at stale MLS properties too — the 30+ day mark is definitely a sweet spot for softer sellers.

Totally agree on the dispo side: the best deals I’ve moved came from relationships, not mass blasts. I’ve been focusing more on building tight local networks lately.

Mind if I shoot you a DM? Would love to swap a few strategies or see if there’s room to collaborate down the line.

Hey everyone,

I’ve been actively learning and growing in the investing space — mainly focused on Texas, Ohio, and Florida — and I’m always looking to sharpen my approach.

Curious what tools, strategies, or workflows you all find most useful lately?

Whether you’re doing marketing, acquisitions, dispo, or just networking — what’s working well for you?

Also always happy to connect and chat real estate with others in the trenches. Appreciate this community!