Today’s tip piggybacks well off of a story I recently told on the blog. Basically, during a trip we took to New Zealand many years ago, we stayed at a, um, very memorable, rental. The days were wonderful – lots to explore and discover… but the nights. The only thing I clearly remember from our […]
Tuesday Tips
Tuesday Tip: Clear directions
I had a nightmare of a guest recently. One of their biggest issues is that they didn’t read the check-in instructions I sent them. So when they arrived in the middle of the night, they didn’t know how to get into the property. Ugh. That experience is what lead to today’s tip: make sure […]
A hard-earned lesson on remote property management
Have you ever heard the saying, the day you stop learning is the day you die? That is just as true in property management as it is in the rest of life. Last month, I started managing a new property in another state. I’ve done this before, but it’s been a while, and I think […]
Tuesday Tip: Washable shower curtain liners
To save money, many people buy cheap plastic shower liners. It’s true that these usually cost significantly less than washable fabric liners, but it may not be the best move for you in the long run. Over time, everyone’s shower curtain liner starts to get moldy. It’s an unavoidable result in such a wet environment. […]
Tuesday Tip: Join a support group
We live in an era of unprecedented connectedness. Email, telephone, social media, the internet…there are so many ways to stay in touch with people. We are also living in a time when services like Airbnb are exploding in popularity. People who wouldn’t have even dreamed of considering hosting on Airbnb 5 years ago are now […]