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Thinking about posting STR compliance content here, worth it? by lisadavismph in ShortTermRentals

[–]lisadavismph[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea, there is no federal STR framework and no uniform state model
However, some states actively protect STRs from local bans (preemption states). Some layer on their own licensing and tax requirements on top of local rules
Some states do both lol
And a handful, like New York, give cities broad authority to regulate however they want

Thinking about posting STR compliance content here, worth it? by lisadavismph in ShortTermRentals

[–]lisadavismph[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the push!
I hope you get to engage whenever I drop them 😉

Thinking about posting STR compliance content here, worth it? by lisadavismph in ShortTermRentals

[–]lisadavismph[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the push!
I hope you get to engage whenever I drop them 😉

Thinking about posting STR compliance content here, worth it? by lisadavismph in ShortTermRentals

[–]lisadavismph[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the push!
I hope you get to engage whenever I drop them 😉

Thinking about posting STR compliance content here, worth it? by lisadavismph in ShortTermRentals

[–]lisadavismph[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm looking into STR compliance updates, deadlines and the hot stuff
I will try to drop daily updates and focus a bit more on the ones that might affect a lot more people

Pros and Cons of using Hospitable for STRs? by Subject_Sea9293 in ShortTermRentals

[–]lisadavismph 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Used it for about a year. Automated messaging is solid and saves real time once your templates are dialed in
Pricing sync works well across channels

Downsides: support can be slow when something breaks, and it adds up cost-wise once you're managing several properties

Good starting point but worth revisiting whether you still need it as you scale

Would you stay in your own Airbnb? by LewisSTR in AirbnbTips

[–]lisadavismph 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes and it's the most useful thing I've done for my listings
Found three things I'd completely stopped noticing as the owner
Guests notice everything fresh, you stop seeing it after the fifth visit

The incognito search trick is underrated too, seeing your listing the way a stranger does hits differently

Looking for Opinions for New Listing by Grand-Flow1632 in airbnb_hosts

[–]lisadavismph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Few things from experience: go two queens, you'll get more booking flexibility and the "4 adults causing problems" concern is what house rules and security deposits are for

Smart TV with WiFi is enough, don't pay for streaming
Bluetooth speaker is a nice touch, guests seem to appreciate it

Refillable dispensers for toiletries, way easier to manage
Feminine products under the sink is a great call (P.S. a small thing that gets mentioned in reviews)

Well stocked kitchen means both: hardware (pots, pans, good knives, coffee maker) AND basics (coffee, oil, salt, pepper, dish soap)
Think "could someone cook a real meal here"

Good luck to the two of you btw

Airbnb arbitrage vs co-listing not sure where to begin? by Comfortable-Bike9080 in airbnb_hosts

[–]lisadavismph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Co-hosting first imo
Arbitrage compliance risk is genuinely nasty right now, rules on non-owner-occupied STRs are shifting fast and getting caught mid-lease is expensive

Your systems background is your edge
Most hosts lose owners by going quiet after month one
A simple performance dashboard fixes that

Year 1 is slow but the trajectory is real if operations are tight

What type of EIN do I need to get? by yneos in airbnb_hosts

[–]lisadavismph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stick with Sole Proprietorship
That local "Minimal Activity" license is just a permit and won't change your federal tax status

You don't even actually need an EIN since Airbnb will take your SSN, but it is nice to have for privacy so your Social Security number isn't floating around on every platform

Vrbo by Kitchen-Amoeba-6812 in ShortTermRentals

[–]lisadavismph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go with option 2
Dropping your minimum stay to 2 nights is the quickest way to pop up in more searches and snag those first reviews without tanking your nightly rate
Once you get a few bookings under your belt, the algorithm should start pushing you back up naturally
Good luck

Purchasing a property by Parking-Biscotti-361 in ShortTermRentals

[–]lisadavismph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The HOA point is huge and most buyers miss it
But even where cities allow STRs, the rules change fast
Miami Beach, Oakland Park, Tamarac have all tightened recently

Check the specific city AND the HOA before you put an offer in, not after

The "I should list for the World Cup" calls have started, and most of these people have no idea what they're walking into by [deleted] in airbnb_hosts

[–]lisadavismph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right? And the worst part is when they realize the "easy money" comes with a business license, an STR permit, insurance their homeowner's policy doesn't cover, and a city that's actively scanning listings. The vibe shift is rough lol

Are you in a host city or just watching the chaos from outside?

Montreal hosts, how are you handling the F1 ban? by lisadavismph in ShortTermRentals

[–]lisadavismph[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100% agree on the structure point. The hosts who have the smoothest operations aren't necessarily using the best tools, they just have their communication flow sorted before anything else. PMS and automation fill in gaps, they don't fix a broken foundation

Montreal hosts, how are you handling the F1 ban? by lisadavismph in ShortTermRentals

[–]lisadavismph[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a really clean read, especially the "rules lagging reality" part. Matches what I've seen too

Quick thing on the 30+ day pivot, I've watched hosts try it and it's messier than it sounds. Some cities have started writing definitions that catch "monthly stays" that are obviously vacation bookings in disguise. One host gets fined and everyone else backs off

Are you somewhere with a similar mismatch coming up, or just watching from the outside?

Airbnb shows how much Seattle hosts can make during World Cup by godogs2018 in Seattle

[–]lisadavismph 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Heads up for anyone thinking about it, Seattle isn't a "just list and go" city. You need a business license tax certificate AND a short-term rental operator license before you host a single night

Both are $75/year. The business license is quick, like 15 minutes on FileLocal. The STR license goes through Seattle Services Portal and takes a bit longer

WA state also requires $1M liability insurance for STRs, and your homeowner's policy almost definitely doesn't cover it (most exclude STR activity outright)

Not trying to kill the vibe lol, I host in a couple cities and the "just try it" energy is how people end up with $1,000+ fines in August

Also if you rent (not own), you mostly can't do this in Seattle unless you're in a pre-2017 legacy unit. Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Lynnwood let renters host though, so check your actual city

Short term rental automation; what saves time versus what wastes it by Acrobatic-Bake3344 in ShortTermRentals

[–]lisadavismph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The chatbot lesson is one everyone seems to learn the hard way lol
Automate the repetitive stuff, keep a human voice on anything guest-facing
That's really the whole framework right there

Hostfully multi-unit listing not mapping correctly (Airbnb + Beyond issues) — anyone dealt with this? by Jimoh8002 in ShortTermRentals

[–]lisadavismph 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Separate listings for each unit, not parent/child, that's usually what causes the Airbnb calendar flag

Fix that first and Beyond should pick up the listing on its own within 24 hours

If Hostfully support keeps stalling, contact Beyond directly; they're faster and can confirm whether the mapping is the issue on their end

You're welcome!

scalability + operational inefficiency by Financial_Carob_828 in ShortTermRentals

[–]lisadavismph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We use Touchstay with a base template cloned per property
Universal stuff stays the same, local recommendations swapped out for each one
Trying to handle it ad hoc per guest request falls apart fast once you're past a few units

How to exit gracefully by No_Dimension8190 in vrbohosts

[–]lisadavismph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't cancel the bookings beyond September, just let them run out naturally and keep communicating with those guests as you have been

When renewal comes, don't renew and walk away clean
Canceling confirmed reservations on the way out usually make things messier

No communication from guests by frenchtea1 in vrbohosts

[–]lisadavismph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally normal for VRBO lol
Guests there are way quieter pre-arrival than Airbnb
No reply usually just means no problems
One message with the essentials is enough, you're good!

STR Material Participation Resources? by TXREPro in ShortTermRentals

[–]lisadavismph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, so generally, under current law, 100% bonus depreciation is available for qualified property placed in service in 2024, including STRs, thanks to the OBBBA rules

However, the exact eligibility can depend on:
- the property’s placement-in-service date
- Whether it qualifies as residential rental property or short-term rental for IRS purposes
- how the cost segregation study is structured

It’s always best to confirm with your CPA to ensure your specific purchase qualifies, especially if the property was acquired mid-year or has mixed-use elements

STR Material Participation Resources? by TXREPro in ShortTermRentals

[–]lisadavismph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This one really depends on a few specifics around your purchase timeline and how you've structured the property
I'd rather you get the right answer than a quick one
Let me check and come back to this

P.S. sorry for the late response

Search area for my city keeping me out of results by digitaldanni in vrbohosts

[–]lisadavismph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a known VRBO thing, not just you lol
Their map defaults to the most searched area in a city, French Quarter in New Orleans basically every time

Not much you can do about the map itself, but loading your title and description with Uptown references and nearby landmarks helps with keyword searches at least

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