Push them too hard right after closing, and you might face a surprise vacancy during slower rental months, costing you more than the gradual rent increase would’ve gained.Instead:Meet the tenants, be fair, and build trust first.In three or four months (especially after all those winter holidays), approach them with a small increase-maybe $100-and ask them to commit to a new 6 or 12-month lease.

Noticing that cash flow-focused properties tend to be easier to keep stable through tenant turnover. Curious how others are balancing DSCR requirements with management strategies.

Quote from @Ryan Moyer: Quote from @Chris Seveney: We are taking over a property in Reunion resort (6br) and are looking for turnkey short term rental manager for the property.

I’m curious to hear from other hosts, what’s the most you’ve spent to add a specific theme or experience to your short-term rental?

Let’s turn this thread into a mini support group for MTR hosts.

Whether it’s finding reliable guests, convincing landlords, or handling turnovers — drop your #1 challenge below.
I’ve coached hundreds of hosts an...

I see a lot of hosts overspending on their MTR setups — and half of it doesn’t even matter to tenants staying 1–3 months.
Here’s what I’ve learned after setting up and coaching dozens of MTR units:

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Suggestions for how to best separate rental income? 

If you’re considering making an offer on a property with tenants you’ll be inheriting, it’s a smart move to set your closing date for the middle of the month. This advice applies mostly to 1–4 unit properties; larger ...

Keep it simple - Have one bank account just for your business / rental activities. 

Hey all, I’m looking at investing in a duplex in Indianapolis. I currently self manage an in-state property, but was curious what it “takes” to successfully manage an out-of-state one. When I look at using a company, ...