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All Forum Posts by: Michael Baum

Michael Baum has started 119 posts and replied 8185 times.

Post: Furnished Finder for Off-Season

Michael Baum
#2 Short-Term & Vacation Rental Discussions Contributor
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  • Olympia, WA
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Reach out to @January Johnson. She is an expert in that area and will have some ideas on what do to.

For my part, I agree with @John Underwood and @Mike Grudzien

I would give it a shot for a full year and then see what you can do. @January Johnson should be able to help you come up with a nightly rate, but also look at other places in your immediate area.

Go and check AirBNB and VRBO to see what others are charging during that same time frame. Compare the amenities that you have vs them and see what you come up with.

Post: Charging extra for "events" or "gatherings" above the guest amount

Michael Baum
#2 Short-Term & Vacation Rental Discussions Contributor
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  • Olympia, WA
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That is an awful lot of people @Sunny Malik.

Personally I wouldn't allow it. That is just too many people IMHO.

We don't charge extra for a couple extra people or for visitors that show up for the day.

Within reason. Most times it is a couple (grandparents) and the like.

Post: STRs in Big Bear, CA

Michael Baum
#2 Short-Term & Vacation Rental Discussions Contributor
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Hey @Orae Haus, I would do a search here and see what others say.

Big Bear hasn't come up in a while but there are folks who are doing STRs in that area.

It is definitely a place that can work if the deal is right and you are prepared for the snow removal. 

Post: VRBO: Comedy in Errors

Michael Baum
#2 Short-Term & Vacation Rental Discussions Contributor
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  • Olympia, WA
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That is pretty weird. I does sound more like an issue with the browser rather than the site.

Post: STR lender question

Michael Baum
#2 Short-Term & Vacation Rental Discussions Contributor
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  • Olympia, WA
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There are a couple of guys on here that are lenders doing DSCR. I am sure they will see the post and chime in.

Post: Is anyone still expanding the portfolio of STRs?

Michael Baum
#2 Short-Term & Vacation Rental Discussions Contributor
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  • Olympia, WA
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Like everyone else said, it isn't the area as much (location location location still applies) but the deal itself.

Post: Mike's Deal of the Day - Aug 13, 2025

Michael Baum
#2 Short-Term & Vacation Rental Discussions Contributor
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  • Olympia, WA
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Anytime my man!

Post: Mike's Deal of the Day - Aug 13, 2025

Michael Baum
#2 Short-Term & Vacation Rental Discussions Contributor
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  • Olympia, WA
  • Posts 8,335
  • Votes 7,127

Costco has their Grandeur Hospitality towels on sale again!

These appear to be only on sale in store. The bath towels are $19.99 for 6. On sale until the 17th of August.

I was happy to find them as guests have destroyed our towel inventory this year.

The hand towels and washcloths are also on sale, but I forgot to take a few pics.

Attn @Ken Boone!

Post: Airbnb Building - Host 365

Michael Baum
#2 Short-Term & Vacation Rental Discussions Contributor
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  • Olympia, WA
  • Posts 8,335
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Hey @John Wilson, you need to get on the horn and start calling them up.

Are you looking to arbitrage? Do a search on that here to get an idea of why it is less than a stellar idea.

Post: 🦆 NO PNW Colleges make TOP TEN Football STR Markets - but don't forget about Eugene

Michael Baum
#2 Short-Term & Vacation Rental Discussions Contributor
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Boooo Huskies, go Cougs! :)