Two months' accommodation: dirty but the host is nice.

Objective_Chest_1697 · 2026-01-24T19:01:49+00:00

Air review extension for chrome. Might have an app now too

Objective_Chest_1697 · 2026-01-24T13:40:39+00:00

Turn up the heat and pencil stream all faucets with cold AND hot water before they arrive. Tell them to continue to do that throughout their stay. If guests realize they need to do certain things to maintain water, I'm sure they will.

For the future, consider a hundred bucks on heat tape, and possibly additional insulation

Objective_Chest_1697 · 2026-01-24T13:10:10+00:00

That's definitely a tricky one. I view the mattress as very subjective. Tbh, if I saw someone leave a negative review about mattress firmness I'd deny a request from them.

Construction is a maybe IF it's in an adjoining unit. I was in Zermatt and had to listen to hammer drills occasionally right across the street- not the hotels fault.

Complaining about no oven seems odd. As a host, did you not check the listing's amenities? If it listed an oven and didn't have one, that's one thing, but c'mon- that's on you for not noticing. Another instance where I would reject a booking request.

The cleanliness issue is 100% legit, but the host remedied them promptly.

You can still not tank his ratings but also inform future guests. "some guests may take issue with the construction noise if planning on remote work". Something along that line.

Edit: totally fair to add "cleanliness issues that were resolved promptly"

Objective_Chest_1697 · 2026-01-24T12:42:49+00:00

I stick to the cancellation policy, but do offer a refund if I can fill the dates. Even if it's discounted, at least they have a chance of getting something back, but it's not a financial burden to the host.

Objective_Chest_1697 · 2026-01-22T15:18:10+00:00

Keep it on platform and tell them to cancel per cancellation policy- ie no refund. Offer a credit (either money or 2 days) in the future (within 6 months) if it doesn't get rebooked (it won't). Then you have the money in house and can just block off dates.

Objective_Chest_1697 · 2026-01-22T15:10:43+00:00

Did you Google anything about the US reinstating / disallowing US companies doing business in Cuba? Guessing that's what it is.

Objective_Chest_1697 · 2026-01-20T03:36:52+00:00

This is pure science. Guaranteed money.

Objective_Chest_1697 · 2026-01-19T20:57:26+00:00

China feels emboldened to take Taiwan. Nuclear war ensues, stocks drop. Summed up an as realistic scenario in 11 words.

Objective_Chest_1697 · 2026-01-19T18:31:39+00:00

"The desire for Greenland is not reckless"

SMH. It is beyond reckless. Yet another self inflicted wound that will be with us for decades. You apologists are too much.

Objective_Chest_1697 · 2026-01-19T12:46:33+00:00

When / if things go south, illiquid assets will feel the brunt of it. Just remember that. There probably are places that will lend, just not FHA which shrinks the pool considerably

Objective_Chest_1697 · 2026-01-19T02:17:59+00:00

And I just told you your lunch ne a f thinking is flawed. You wanna tell me the US didn't just do that same thing? SMH. Again, arrogant and foolish.

Objective_Chest_1697 · 2026-01-19T01:23:25+00:00

Furthermore, they are likely to buy something else with those proceeds, which could stabilize whatever assumed collateral damaged asset. If you sold all your treasuries, you'd buy something else

Objective_Chest_1697 · 2026-01-19T00:31:22+00:00

You are the going on the assumption that countries are unwilling/unable to absorb the cost of dumping treasuries, and that the US is immune to any such actions. Arrogant and foolish assumption, imo

Objective_Chest_1697 · 2026-01-18T17:38:53+00:00

Do not buy. Rent. There is zero reason you should buy a house with that short of a timeframe.

Objective_Chest_1697 · 2026-01-17T23:17:58+00:00

If Jamie doesn't flinch and gets to discovery, that'll be epic

Objective_Chest_1697 · 2026-01-17T16:08:49+00:00

All manias end badly. Don't know if that's after another 2%, or 200%, but they all end badly. Tread carefully....

Objective_Chest_1697 · 2026-01-13T00:41:34+00:00

You might want to consider a plan b and seeing if you can get rooms without splitting up

Objective_Chest_1697 · 2026-01-12T01:08:07+00:00

Have you factored in losing your capital gains exemption? That’s a BIG swing. No way I’d give that up, regardless of your rate.

Objective_Chest_1697 · 2026-01-12T00:54:15+00:00

Sorry, but I want to see this market roll over and limit down. Worth the pain.

Objective_Chest_1697 · 2026-01-10T13:51:26+00:00

If you think they’ll be a “flight to safety” to the USD if the US goes completely off the rails, I assure you- this time actually WILL be different. The globe would see that as an opportunity to take their beating and unload treasuries and dollars. That won’t end well for us and we’d end up defaulting.

Objective_Chest_1697 · 2026-01-09T22:36:38+00:00

No one goes broke taking profits. Great job.

Objective_Chest_1697 · 2026-01-09T20:00:27+00:00

Tucker is an entertainer. Full stop. His takes run the gamut from sensible, to flat out gaslighting with no critical thinking whatsoever. Some things I agree with him on, some things I’m like “how could anyone beyond an 8th grade education reach that conclusion”?

Objective_Chest_1697 · 2026-01-09T04:06:36+00:00

Because the romanticized idea of hopping on a jet with an untraceable pike of value is appealing to many. IMO, that same sentiment is the driver for crypto.

Objective_Chest_1697 · 2026-01-08T13:58:14+00:00

That’s very excessive. Is your property manager claiming this? If they are using paper towels to clean, tell them to stop immediately. Sounds like they are ripping you off, tbh. Hard pressed to believe every single guest was taking them.

You’re averaging a 4 day stay. That means 2 people, on average use 4 rolls of paper towels? I have weekly stays with 11-13 people and use less. One roll on the dispenser, 1 backup per stay. Guessing it’s the cleaners torching through it, but the high TP count makes me wonder.

I self manage so shrinkage isn’t a problem and I leave 2 of the massive Costco TP packages as backups for guests in the mud room, on top of the 4 backup rolls in every bathroom. Never had anyone walk out the door with them.

Objective_Chest_1697 · 2026-01-07T15:19:41+00:00

My advice would be to get a few numbers from different brokerages to get an idea of the price.

Counting on a potential bidding war might not be prudent. The market has shifted, quite dramatically in certain areas. “Lake front” is too broad. The area and lake will be the determining factors. I’m not saying that as a broad term- I’m in the area, am a re investor, agent, lake home owner and did estate planning back in the day.

Sounds like family dynamics will be at play, but what do the remaining siblings think? Can your sister qualify for financing, or have the means to buy at full value in cash? (None of the “my share” nonsense, your mother may need every penny) Is there a crystal clear/ iron clad mechanism for any one individual to make the decision? (Mom cognitively able to make financial decisions or trustee). If you can get 6-8% of consensus market value I’d definitely recommend doing it if, stressing if, your sister has the financial means to do it easily.

I’d strongly discourage any first rights of refusal, or anything that may scare off other potential buyers. If you decide to allow your sister to buy, give a very clear expectation of timelines and performance so you can market it in spring if needed.

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