All Forum Posts by: Luke Carl
Luke Carl has started 175 posts and replied 4103 times.
Post: STR Virtual Assistant Or After Hours Reception Company

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I do not allow after hours anything. I also do not allow phone calls or texts. Period.
Each listing has a communication section.
Mine says:
“We are available via messenger 9am to 7pm ONLY”
Never had one issue.
Post: Surplus of freelancers not seen in hundreds of years!

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I posted to hire a new bookkeeper months ago. No action. Lately I’ve been getting a few hits a day on that old post. need to track it down and delete it I’ve already hired someone.
Post: Anyone who is doing long distance investing?

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@Jasraj Singh I self manage 26 doors all of which are nowhere near where I “live” I’m not even sure where I live lol. Nothing to it. I also have a day job.
Post: Tennant Cloud Vs. Buildium

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I signed on for an expensive year of buildium and so far I'm not impressed. Too confusing too many moving parts too many things they want me to do that I don't care about. They've taken over a month so far and I feel we really haven't gotten anywhere.
Anyone using Tenant cloud?
Here's what I need.....
1. A way for tenants to pay on line with a debit card or bank account FOR FREE. I don't care if credit card has a service fee. (does tenant cloud pro charge a fee for debit card? Their website doesn't say). My tenants will NOT like paying a 3% fee for debit.
2. Need a way to pay cash somewhere
3. need a way to send and sign leases and keep track of the leases and the lease start/stop dates.
Quickbooks integration rules (tenant cloud wins there).
I've got a full time book keeper and i feel like buildium is asking me to do too much work.
Thoughts? Experience?
Post: igms Vs. Your Porter Vs. Smartbnb Vs. ?

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Originally posted by @Mike V.:
@Lucas Carl one of the things I like about OwnerRez is that it doesn’t auto review. I have it setup to automatically email each guest at midnight the day they check out with my ‘feedback requested’ message.
This message allows unhappy guests a place to vent ‘without it on the review’ and I can address any issues quickly.
While it’s rare I have a problem (most quick reviews are 5*) it has saved me a few potential dings by allowing the guest to feel like I’m hearing them.
In all the research I did prior to making my decision, I went with Ownerrez and absolutely love it now. There is a learning curve- but once you figure it out it’s very simple.
That’s a deal breaker for me. I need auto review. And the fact that it doesn’t have native messaging total deal breaker. Love the QuickBooks integration though.
Post: igms Vs. Your Porter Vs. Smartbnb Vs. ?

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Lots of great info everyone! Ownerrez checks a HUGE box with QuickBooks integration my bookkeeper LOVES that. But.... it doesn’t auto review.
After doing demos with many of these companies and a few free trials so far I have landed on YourPorter. It doesn’t everything I wished igms would and I was paying for the fancy version of igms. Although I have yet to try the app.
So far I’ve concluded that there is no wrong answer when choosing a channel manager/PMS. They each have different features and capabilities. Choose which one works bet for you!
Keep the info coming!
Post: Tennessee - Best Investment Areas

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Nashville hell no. Clarksville Memphis chatt and east TN for STR
Post: Short term/vacation rental property management fee breakdown

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Seems you should know this info well before you start a management company. Who would hire someone they doesn’t know the answers the questions you just asked? No one
Post: igms Vs. Your Porter Vs. Smartbnb Vs. ?

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Originally posted by @Karl McGarvey:
@Lucas Carl it says it does. But I have no way to prove it... other than to trust them? Haha
Does it send ACTUAL Vrbo messages or email only?
Post: igms Vs. Your Porter Vs. Smartbnb Vs. ?

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Originally posted by @Karl McGarvey:
Used IGMS for about a week and then switched to SmartBnB. Really like SmartBnBs messaging options and how easy it is to use. It also integrates easily with Pricelabs if you use it
Do you know if Smartbnb will move pictures around and change minor details in the description like yourporter does... to keep your listing fresh? I love that feature but overall I think I like smarbnb's vibe.