Here are a few ways I use them for long-term rentals:Tenant Communication: handling inbound calls, screening applications, scheduling showings, and following up.Property Management Support: coordinating with contractors, managing maintenance logs, and tracking work orders.Back-Office Work: bookkeeping, updating QuickBooks, rent collection records, and reporting.Marketing & Listings: creating property listings, posting on rental sites, and monitoring inquiries.The biggest success comes from training them on your exact systems, not expecting them to build it for you.

Quote from @Daniel Sehy: Hey everyone —We’re actively expanding our portfolio into student housing and building long-term buy-and-hold strategies around Tier-2 and SEC campus markets.Target Criteria:80+ units (purpose-built or converted)Within 3–5 miles of campusMarkets with growing student populations and limited new supplyIdeally pre-leased or with some operational track recordWe’re open to both on- and off-market opportunitiesWe’ve modeled our acquisition approach around high-yield, Tier-2 university markets (think: Coastal Carolina, Troy, Kennesaw, Eastern Kentucky) where competition is lower, student demand is steady, and mom-and-pop owners still control a big chunk of inventory.We’re also looking at core SEC metros — Auburn, Columbia, Knoxville, etc. — but only where value and scale align.My ask:Who are the sharpest agents or brokers in your network with real student housing experience (not just MF)?

Hi all,I invest in, and manage, single family long term rentals.  

Hi, we are considering turning our long term rental property into a short rental.

When the Federal Reserve decides to change their Fed Funds Rate, it might influence but it does not have a direct impact on Long-Term Mortgage Rates.

Like you mentioned, a lot depends on budget and whether you’re leaning more toward long-term or short-term tenants.If you’re considering Florida, I’d suggest looking at areas like Miami Shores, El Portal, and parts of North Miami.

Hi there,I'm a rookie investor trying to understand the risk/reward characteristics of long term v short term rentals.I have a hypothesis that the latter would be better for cash flow, but am unsure about that idea in this particular market.Those who are well versed, can you share your insight?

They usually have a pulse on which agents understand investor deals and which neighborhoods make sense for long term rentals.

Quote from @Juan Carlos Flores Garcia: Hi BP Community,I’m working on building a long-distance Section 8 rental portfolio, specifically in the Midwest with properties under $100K.

The IRS treats STRs differently from long-term rentals if the average guest stay is 7 days or less.