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David Pen Tips on Wall hangings or artwork in the living room for STR
27 August 2025 | 17 replies
I have an STR that will be going public in the next few weeks in Greenville SC that has a rich industrial textile history, and the house is very close to one of the newly renovated mills and a secondary/mini downtown area.
Dean Klein What would you do?
25 August 2025 | 4 replies
I've got a few properties that would really benefit from updated heating/cooling systems. 1 duplex I have has electric baseboard heat / window AC (Old 1880s property, no crawlspace or basement, no existing ductwork), another I'd like to add central air too, and a 3rd that has old gas wall furnaces / window AC that I would replace with mini splits (again no ductwork). 
Anthony Taylor Looking for a consult or potential co-host!
21 August 2025 | 4 replies
I’d also see if they know a local “runner,”  someone who can handle random issues like dropping off a replacement coffee maker or meeting a contractor.From Hawaiʻi, managing is very doable — I’ve seen it work well as long as you treat it like building a mini-business.
Kristi Kandel New concept input? SWFL - Multi-Sport, Wellness & Entertainment Complex
20 August 2025 | 0 replies
Unlike typical 'eatertainment' venues or sports bars, this concept puts wellness, family, and active living at the center—complemented (not driven) by food, beverage, and social programming.Core FeaturesSports & Activity ZonesIndoor pickleball courts (climate controlled, 4–6 courts)Indoor/outdoor beach volleyball courts (convertible for basketball/futsal)Golf simulators & mini bowling lanesTrampoline park + gymnastics/karate zone for kids/teensWellness & RecoveryYoga, Pilates, meditation, & HIIT studiosSauna, cold plunge, cryotherapyStretch Lab–style recovery center (guided stretching sessions, memberships, group classes)Waterfall garden + relaxation space away from active sports areasFamily & CommunityDog park with outdoor games + beer garden/shaded seatingRunning/walking trail with landscaped connectionsOn-site trolley to connect 10 acres of amenitiesSignature lazy river wrapping the propertyEntertainmentLive music stage (concerts, DJs, open mics, festivals)Event lawn for community markets, tournaments, and seasonal activationsFood & BeverageFood hall with rotating local chef pods (entrepreneurship focus)Morning coffee, juice, and healthy breakfast service tied to wellness classesLiquor license for controlled, property-wide sales (alcohol as complement, not driver)Programming & ActivationA 7-day calendar ensures consistent traffic and appeal across demographics:- Mornings: wellness classes + healthy breakfast service- Afternoons: after-school clinics + corporate team sessions- Evenings: leagues, trivia, karaoke, esports, family game nights, markets- Late nights (weekends): concerts, DJ sets, festivals, after-hours crowdRevenue StreamsCourt & bay rentalsMemberships & leaguesFood & beverage sales (partnership rev share)Wellness services (stretch lab sessions, day passes, memberships)Events (concerts, markets, corporate rentals)Sponsorships & naming rightsTrampoline/fitness zone admissionsTarget MarketPrimary: Adults 25–50 seeking active, social recreation with wellness focusSecondary: Families, sports leagues, and corporate groups during daytime/weekendsTertiary: Tourism and visitor spillover from SWFL’s growing destination marketDifferentiatorsWellness + family integration (unique for this type of complex)Signature lazy river as both a wellness and entertainment attractionLocal food entrepreneurship via rotating vendorsYear-round activation calendar to ensure constant useAlcohol as complement—not driver—to active recreationClimate-controlled indoor facilities for consistent playPhasing the BuildPhase 1: Core sports courts, food hall, bar, family/kids activity zone, and event lawnPhase 2: Wellness + recovery center, simulators, bowling, dog park/beer gardenPhase 3: Lazy river, trolley service, expanded outdoor landscape, and concertsPotential Challenges to Solve EarlyZoning & Permitting: Mixed-use recreation, wellness, and entertainment will require layered approvals (PD recommended)Site Selection: Large footprint and 200–300 parking spaces required; access is criticalCapital Requirements: Likely $10M+ at full scale; partnerships or phased funding may be neededOperations: Complex amenity mix requires strong GM and specialized team leadsLand NeedsPhase 1 – Core Sports & Food Hub:- Indoor pickleball courts: 20,000–30,000 sq ft (~0.5–0.7 acres)- Beach volleyball courts: 12,000–18,000 sq ft (~0.3–0.4 acres)- Bar & rotating kitchen hall: 8,000–10,000 sq ft (~0.2 acres)- Parking: 150–200 cars (~1.5–2 acres)Total: ~3–4 acresPhase 2 – Entertainment & Wellness Expansion:- Golf simulator lounge + mini bowling: 8,000–12,000 sq ft (~0.2 acres)- Yoga/sauna/wellness center: 5,000–8,000 sq ft (~0.1–0.2 acres)- Event lawn/live music: ~0.5 acres- Additional parking: 0.5–1 acreCumulative Total: ~4.5–6 acresPhase 3 – Signature Lazy River & Enhancements:- Lazy river: 20–30 ft width x 1,000–1,500 ft (~0.75–1 acre water + deck, ~1.5 acres total)- Expanded courts/event space: ~0.5–1 acre- Landscaped greenbelt areas: ~0.5 acresCumulative Total: ~7–8.5 acres minimumWhy target 10+ acres: Provides buffer zones, future growth space, and avoids maxing out footprint too early.Zoning & Entitlement PathThis project spans several land use categories, so a Planned Development (PD/PUD) overlay is the cleanest path.
Ethan Swat Golf simulator added amenity for STR
21 August 2025 | 18 replies
Cost 4,500 and coin opperated.Or put a mini put course that you can purchase oline of various sizes i.e. 5x10, 4,12 etc.
Svend W. Errors in county assessor listing. Leave it alone?
19 August 2025 | 11 replies
No [Should be Yes (I think--Unit 1 has mini-splits; Unit 2 has central air)] # of Fireplaces.        0 Garage Size/Type   None [It has a detached garage.]
Rick Nightingale Central HVAC add ROI
17 August 2025 | 4 replies
What about  mini split?
John J Kelly III IMO here is what's missing from BP, Podcasts and all my research so far.
14 August 2025 | 7 replies
That's my mini rant of the day.   
Timothy Eyrich Oven or Dishwasher in STR?
13 August 2025 | 17 replies
I advertised a small Japanese mini dishwasher I bought last minute got nervous that guests would accidentally flood my basement.But what I love is that I installed a laundry sink that is very deep but looks good from home depot so there's a ton of space to wash dishes vs a traditional bar sink that's small and shallow.
Scott Deetlefs Asheville Market for STRs
13 August 2025 | 16 replies
Someone was asking the other day about a contractor to install things like mini golf.