Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between.

Calvin asks:

You’ve talked about finding a caretaker for your property (or properties), who is more involved and invested in your rentals than just a turnover team or pool cleaner. Do you have any advice on finding a caretaker (also called a property coordinator, inspector, or detailer)?

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMA

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It's time for #strsharesunday! Today we are sharing the Acorn Cabin

Love the little play on words and spelling in their instagram handle!

Here's the deal... host Claudia has a couple hundred instagram followers BUT she's really utilizing reels in her content. Some of her reels are getting thousands of views, which means thousands of pairs of eyes on her property! One of the things Claudia did really well was a collaboration campaign with an influencer. If you have influencers staying at your property, ask them to create a few reels of their stay!

Add this idea into your marketing tool belt , check out her reels, and give her some love! Her space is GORGEOUS

psst... we are cranking out reels left and right and it's paid off big time!

The Acorn Cabin on Instagram

The Acorn Cabin on AirBnb

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We would love to feature YOU, so don’t forget to use #STRShareSunday to get your chance!

Kyle Stanley is an AirBnB operator out of Fresno, CA. Although he has been doing AirBnB since 2015, he didn't truly turn it into a business until May of 2019.

When Kyle learned he could operate AirBnB's in homes that he didn't even own, he realized that he could scale the business quickly. In under 18 months, Kyle went from 1 listing to 25 listings, netting over $20K per month.

Now 3 years into the business, Kyle has over 60 properties and nets an average of $60k per month while spending just 3 hours per week in his business. With the extra time, he now teaches others how to replicate his path. Kyle also has a Youtube and Podcast called "The Fearless Investor." 

Resources:

• TheFearlessInvestor.com
• The Fearless Investor Podcast
• Fresno Short Term Rentals
• Kyle on Instagram
• Kyle on LinkedIn
• #STRShareSunday: @TheAcornCabin

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Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between.

Andy asks:

Regarding insurance, how do we as hosts assess if the 3% fee we save with direct booking is worth the cost of purchasing our own insurance for our STR?

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMA

Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

It's time for #strsharesunday! Today we are sharing Lodge Noir

There are three specific things we want to talk about that we love about Lodge Noir, especially in regards to staging.

1. They have an amazing dedicated workspace that overlooks the Blue Ridge Mountains. Great for anyone working from home!

2. They have a game room with a pool table and foosball table... perfect for a rainy day! It also catches your eye in the photos, especially if you're looking to travel with a group.

3. Let's talk LIGHTING This is something that often gets overlooked in design, and we talk about it often. They have a ton of overhead and secondary lighting fixtures that are AMAZING and lend to the design. Including exterior lighting (we love a bistro light!) They also have bedside lamps in each of their bedrooms. We see hosts leave these out a lot... don't leave these out!

Well done Lodge Noir!

Also... there are over 12,000 posts on this hashtag and tons of people are following it. THANK YOU!
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Danielle is a second generation real estate agent with a passion for helping others, investing and all things real estate. To say that she has been doing this career since she was in diapers is no metaphor. Danielle was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio where her family enjoyed taking advantage of the great lakes, the changing seasons and the opportunities in the glass city.

Danielle received her MBA from the University of Toledo with a concentration in finance, so finding a good deal or making one of her own is definitely her thing. Danielle and her husband Bret moved to Wilmington when they decided it was time for a change and not living at the beach was no longer an option. They traveled their way along the east coast looking for a new city to call home. It was important to them that they find a community where they could become established and really make an impact. Once they stumbled upon Wilmington, there was no going back, they knew they had found their home where they could...

Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between.

Leslie (@FoxandHenDen) asks:

Can you advise on the refinancing options when using the BRRRR method (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat)?

Keegan asks:

Where is the best place to start researching the rules and regulations for short term rentals in your city?

Thanks to Marc Kade from Princeton Mortgage for the guest answer! And thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMA

Resources:

• RentResponsibly.org

Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

It's time for #strsharesunday! Today we are sharing James Staging Co. 

We're mixing it up this week! Shoutout to ALL the stagers out there... we know how hard you work!

We're highlighting James Staging Co because she specifically helps stage vacant and occupied homes AND short-term rentals! If you are feeling a little lost when it comes to staging your property and unsure of where to start, real estate stagers are a great resource for you to use to help you create an amazing space.

Giving lots of love to the stagers out there! If you need help staging or designing your STR, check out James Staging Co!
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James Staging Co. on Instagram

Website: James Staging Co.

We would love to feature YOU, so don’t forget to use #strsharesunday to get your chance!

Jameelah Jordan is a biochemist turned real estate investor, broker, and digital nomad. For over 6 years, Jameelah has been honing her real estate skills, growing her portfolio which has enabled her to pursue her dream of helping others build generational wealth through real estate.

Jameelah teaches property owners how to be hosts – not just someone with a door – and believes in diversifying your listings by not relying solely on a single OTA like Airbnb or VRBO for your income.

Resources:

• Links to guest content, socials, business, website. Etc.
• Other relevant content links
• Visit thanksforvisiting.me/workshop to watch our Hosting Business Mastery Method workshop!
• JameelahJordan.com
• @IAmJameelahJordan on Instagram
• Jameelah on LinkedIn
• #STRShareSunday: @JamesStagingCo

Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between.

Brandy asks a few questions:

• Do you have a favorite outdoor lock that operates on WiFi, Bluetooth, or Z-Wave?
• What lock do you recommend for indoors, if you wanted to section off part of the home?
• Is there any reason why you wouldn’t use the same lock both indoors and outdoors?

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMA

Resources:

• Yale Assure Lock Touchscreen
• Schlage BE365
• Schlage FE695
• Wall-mounted Lockbox
• Listen to Episode 165

Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.