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All Forum Posts by: Tyler Divin

Tyler Divin has started 3 posts and replied 89 times.

Post: Looking for a good underwriting excel sheet outfitted for STRs

Tyler DivinPosted
  • Property Manager
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • Posts 92
  • Votes 66

BNBCalc is better than a spreadsheet IMO.

Post: Tool for making maps for listings

Tyler DivinPosted
  • Property Manager
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • Posts 92
  • Votes 66
Quote from @Oleg Donets:

@Tyler Divin got it. Something similar to how commercial real estate brokers use it for their listings where they highlight the property for sale along with other important things that are also located nearby. Something like that right? 

Yes, very similar. 

Post: Tool for making maps for listings

Tyler DivinPosted
  • Property Manager
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • Posts 92
  • Votes 66
Quote from @Oleg Donets:

@Tyler Divin what is this for? To post a banner on social media, flyer, etc? What is the use case?


To add as an additional photo in Airbnb & Vrbo to show the property's location in relation to the the area attractions and restaurants.  For walkable properties, I'd like to have two maps...one with the walkable/close stuff and one zoomed out showing things that are drivable.

Post: Tool for making maps for listings

Tyler DivinPosted
  • Property Manager
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • Posts 92
  • Votes 66
Quote from @Carolyn Fuller:

Google My Maps which is different from Google Maps. There is a video tutorial on how to create the map you want.


I tried Google My Maps, but I don't like how the labels work.  They're either not there or they're really big.  Your video ends with him advertising https://atlas.co/ , which I have never heard of, and looks promising, so I'm going to test that right now.  Thank you!!!

Post: Tool for making maps for listings

Tyler DivinPosted
  • Property Manager
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • Posts 92
  • Votes 66
Quote from @John Underwood:

Map for what?

GPS/Navigation like waze should take people right to your address.


No, maps showing the subject property's location in relation to attractions, restaurants, etc.  These would be added to 'Additional Photos' in the listing.

Post: Tool for making maps for listings

Tyler DivinPosted
  • Property Manager
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • Posts 92
  • Votes 66

Can anyone recommend a tool to create a good-looking map to add to a listing?  We're using Canva, but it's a bit cumbersome.  I'm wondering if there's a better tool we're missing that would make it faster/easier to create/modify a good-looking map.  Thanks!

Post: Rental Agreement for STR

Tyler DivinPosted
  • Property Manager
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • Posts 92
  • Votes 66

I posted this thinking you wanted a management agreement, but I realize now you're looking for a rental agreement.

https://comparent.com/resources

Post: Properties with Septic Tanks

Tyler DivinPosted
  • Property Manager
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • Posts 92
  • Votes 66

We have a house in Helen, GA, that is on septic.  We've only owned it for 18 months, but here are the things we've done and do to prevent problems...

- Had it pumped and inspected while under contract at the Seller's cost.

- Added a pop-off valve in the yard during the initial pump-out at the recommendation of the septic company at the Seller's cost.

- We have our handyman add septic powder each month when he changes the HVAC filters.

- We added framed signs above each toilet talking about only flushing toilet paper.

- We only purchase/provide septic-safe toilet paper.

- We have a sign in the kitchen that talks about not putting grease down the drain.

- We provide a supply of grease bags in the kitchen next to the sign about not putting grease down the drain.

- We switched soaps because the stuff we were using had a foil seal on the top, and I didn't want all those little pieces of foil ending up in the drain.

- We have a reminder to pump it every 2 years rather than 3-5 because the house sleeps 12 and gets a lot of traffic.

Post: Best Resources to Acquire and Launch My First STR Investment

Tyler DivinPosted
  • Property Manager
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • Posts 92
  • Votes 66

I just want to chime in and say BNBCalc is the underwriting tool I prefer.  Much faster/better/more accurate than spreadsheets.

Post: Hot Tub Advice

Tyler DivinPosted
  • Property Manager
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • Posts 92
  • Votes 66

I've heard good deals can be had at Costco.

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