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Jamie Warcken How much to automatically increase rents every year?
9 April 2025 | 14 replies
Agreed what has been said above, if you're not increasing your rents, not only are you likely losing money (with all other costs increasing) but you are doing your tenants a disservice as eventually, they are going to move and get hit with sticker shock realizing they can't afford what the current market rent/costs are.  
Collin Hays Programmable thermostats = financial suicide
31 March 2025 | 27 replies
After that we set high/low limitations, put a sticker on the thermostat stating the limits, and added it to our welcome binders along with an explanation that turning the HVAC system way up or down can cause issues that will interrupt the stay.For me it's not about the utility bill its about keeping guests from doing something that impacts their stay and causes an expensive service visit. 
Patricia Via should I manage alone or property manager?
25 March 2025 | 15 replies
@Patricia Via sticker shock is everywhere!
Lallu Tappu Cash flowing parts of Galveston for STR?
19 March 2025 | 11 replies
The monthly fees are not as outrageous as they appear to be…Buyers tend to have “sticker shock” at first, but once they understand what all is included and Covered in that monthly cost, it’s way more palatable.
Caleb Sonneman 420 Smokers Applying for Rental
21 March 2025 | 9 replies
May be worth a meeting and a conversation to sound them out.Edit for a fun story:I worked with this guy who was super stoked on 420, had "legalize it" stickers all over his car, wore Bob Marley shirts, stopped work every day at 4:20 to take a hit, etc.
Will Gaston Nearing 1,000 College Student Tenants: Here's what I've Learned
5 April 2025 | 310 replies
We have a party ordinance by the town with stickers on the door after the first violation and escalating fines by the town in addition to anything I put in my lease.
Thomas Shields Property Repair Deal Breakers?
18 March 2025 | 14 replies
When I help clients or investors weigh deals, I focus less on the sticker shock of repair estimates and more on whether the post-repair value aligns with their long-term strategy.
Steven Thuyen Tenants Pay on Time but Are Loud
11 March 2025 | 7 replies
If they get up and go to school with little fuss, they get a sticker
Brandon Wallace I’m new to Airbnb and looking for any advice
10 March 2025 | 14 replies
Guests are used to cleaning fees, but if you're worried about sticker shock, you can always roll some of the cost into the nightly rate.Also, check similar listings in your area to make sure you're in line with the market.
Alan Asriants Why Class D/Section 8 returns are not as good in Real Life vs on Paper - Real example
24 March 2025 | 153 replies
Then they sell the property on the MLS for well above what it's worth.The hidden bandaids and low sticker price makes suckers of new buyers not recognizing all the deferred maintenance and high potential money pit...Appearing to be "good numbers" based upon the rent it's getting.This cycle happens frequently and when you don't know how to assess repairs, and you buy wrong, you end up holding the bag.