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Short-Term Rentals for Beginners

  1. INTRO

    1 lesson
    1. Introduction to Short-term Rentals

  2. Buying a Home

    4 lessons
    1. Mortgages & Financing
    2. Searching for Homes & Selecting the Right Property
    3. Profitability Analysis
    4. Property Damage & Liability Insurance

  3. Business Setup

    3 lessons
    1. Business Structure & Registration
    2. Leveraging Partnerships
    3. Accounting & Tax Tips

  4. Go-Live

    5 lessons
    1. Go-Live Overview
    2. Furnishing & Staging
    3. Selecting Service Providers
    4. Rental Listing Setup
    5. Day-to-Day Operations

Beyond the Basics of STR

  1. FINANCE

    10 lessons
    1. Accrual vs. Cash Basis Accounting
    2. Depreciation & Cost Segregation Studies
    3. Financial Statements
    4. Selling Real Estate & Partnership Interests

    1. Bookkeeping

      1. Journal Entry Examples
      2. Owner Investment/Drawings Entries

    2. Taxes

      1. Schedule E - Supplemental Income and Loss
      2. Home Sale Gain Calculation
      3. Partnership Sale Gain Calculation
      4. Tax Prep & QA Check

  2. PROPERTY & LISTING MANAGEMENT

    9 lessons
    1. Go-Live Checklist
    2. SEO Tips

    1. Software Tools

      1. Tools & Integrations
      2. PMS Selection Tips
      3. Programmable Messages

    2. Renters & Bookings

      1. Addressing Renter Issues
      2. Keeping Renters Happy

    3. Airbnb

      1. Airbnb Listing Owners, Hosts and Co-hosts
      2. Airbnb Damage Claim Tips

  3. SALES & MARKETING

    6 lessons
    1. Maximizing Rental Opportunities
    2. Photography Tips
    3. Private Rental Agreements
    4. Scams to Avoid
    5. Social Media Marketing Tips
    6. Pricing Strategies (Coming soon!)

  4. PROPERTY SETUP & MAINTENANCE

    2 lessons
    1. Maintenance Checklists
    2. Smart Home Devices