Episode 093 – Room by Room: Backyards and Bonus Rooms - Part 5
SHOW NOTES & LESSON
Keep it clean, safe, & inviting!
Resilient Flooring & Durable Fabrics (Easy to Clean)
Add a Pool Table, Fooze Ball,
Air Hockey, and/or Game Table
Pinball Machines
Jukebox
Games, Video and/or Board
Card Games, Skip-Bo, Uno, & Cards Against Humanity
What's in the Neighborhood? Bikes and Helmets, Golf Carts, Snorkel & Dive Equipment, Canoes & Kayaks w/life vests or jackets, sand buckets, water toys, sprinklers, water guns
People LOVE Water!!
Pools, Hot Tubs, Lakes, etc.
A place to sit, a place to sun, a place to eat (Shade)
Volleyball, Tetherball, etc
Sports Equipment, Balls, Rackets, Bats, and more
Lawn Games, Corn Hole,
Fire Pits
BBQ Grills & BBQ Tools
Blow up toys for the water
Buy/Rent close to amenities and pay the HOA instead of maintenance fees.
Buy/Rent close to playgrounds instead of having to keep your own playset safe. Otherwise, make certain your playset is well anchored, sanded and safe of splinters...
Episode 092 – Room by Room: Kitchen! What Each Should & Must Have - Part 4
SHOW NOTES & LESSONS
Table and Chairs (place to eat)
Centerpiece and Art adds color
Faux Plants
Glasses, Wine Glasses, Cups
Paper Covers
Cups, Plates, Bowls
Silverware, Serving Spoons, Spatulas, Lots of Utensils
Pots, Pans, Baking Sheets & Pans
Colanders, Storage Containers
Serving & Mixing Bowls
Knives, including steak knives
Can Opener, Bottle Opener, Wine Bottle Opener
Measuring Cups & Spoons
Pizza Cutter
Dish Washing Liquid & Pods
Sponge/Scrubber Pad
Dish Towels & Clothes
Some Cleaning Supplies
Paper Towels, Garbage Bags, Zip Lock Bags, Foil
Pot Holders, Place Mats
Potato Peeler or Crab Forks - special to your guests
Toaster, Toaster Oven, Coffee Maker, Blender, Hand Mixer
Trays & Containers for Snacks & Coffee/Creamers
INDIVIDUAL SERVINGS OF:
Coffee, Tea
Creams, Sugar, Stevia
Snacks, Bars, Oatmeal
...
Episode 091 – Room by Room: Living Room! What Each Should & Must Have - Part 3
SHOW NOTES & LESSONS
Smart Locks
You absolutely must use smart locks. Today, they are less expensive than ever and are MUCH safer than handing your keys to a strange to lose, or worse, make copies of. We use August, who teams with Yale. Their app is easy and you can safely set codes that begin when your guests arrive and end with their departure. Set codes for your cleaning staff and maintenance. Plus, you can log when people arrive or depart without the worry.
Living Room
Comfortable Couches and Chairs – stain-resistant or washable
Pillows, add color and texture
End tables, Coffee table, TV stand – kid corners (see Safety Article below)
*Smart TV – along with fast wi-fi
Remotes, batteries
Lamps
Entryway: hooks for coats, a place for shoes, entry rug
Rugs
Art, plants, some nik naks
Office Area
Don’t need a designated room, just a space.
Desk
Comfy Chair
Lamp
A place to easily plug in a computer and...
Episode 090 – Room by Room: Bathroom! What Each Should & Must Have - Part 2
SHOW NOTES & LESSONS
Each Towel Set Includes:
A Bath Towel
A Hand Towel
A Face Cloth/Wash Cloth
Thick & Clean
White Towels (2 sets per guest, *ADN)
Guest Sized Toiletries, *ADN:
Bar Soap
Shampoo
Conditioner
Shower Gel
Lotion
Soft Close Toilet Lid
Liquid Hand Soap
Quality Toilet Paper
Kleenex Tissue
Trash Can w/Liners
Hair Dryer
Q-Tips
Make-up Removal Pads*
Sign (*Don't Use Towels)
Hair Dryer
Shaving Mirror
Shower Curtain & Liners
Arched Curtain Rod
*ADN means always displayed nicely
Guests don't want to share a Costco Sized Shampoo & Conditioner. Ask your Guests! Hotel Sized or Wall Dispenser?
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Episode 089 – Room by Room: Bedroom! What Each Should & Must Have - Part 1
SHOW NOTES & LESSONS
Here's what you need in your Bedrooms. (Download the pdf on our Show Notes Page)
Comfy Mattress Mattress Protector (no bedbugs)
Mattress Pad
Soft Sheets
Pillows (2 hard, 2 soft)
Pillow Protectors (no bedbugs)
Blackout Curtains
Fan
Reading Area: Snuggle Chair, small table, light
Extra Sheets & Blankets (in a sealed, zip-tied bag)
Your Gift Bags or Basket
Bed
2 Nightstands
2 Lamps for nightstands
Alarm Clock (w/USB?)
USB Charging Station
Luggage Rack
Lots of Hangers in closet
Lots of Drawers
Full-Length Mirror
High End Units may offer:
Slippers
Robes
Sleeping Mask
Ear Plugs for noise
Use Textures! You want this room to "LOOK" Comfortable! Make them want to snuggle in just from the pictures.
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Episode 088 - Interview with Lisa K.: How to Recognize Your Intuition
SHOW NOTES & LESSONS
We had a fantastic interview with Lisa K. today that really hits home on intuition. Lisa is a scientist, first and foremost. So, her interview was full of really great observations as well as some powerful, "that's so cool," moments.
Although we just touched the surface with this interview, Lisa let us know a lot about our intuition!
How do we know it's our intuition and not fear?
Our intuition doesn't use a lot of words. It comes to us peacefully and calmly. It will come with ease, not tension. It fits very easily, like a puzzle.
Fear has a lot of tension, emotion, and you often hear that voice in your head rattle on and on and on. That's not intuition. Fear often feels overwhelming. Intuition, again, peaceful and calm.
Still not sure? Ask yourself:
What don't I know?
What do I know?
What can I do?
Lisa K. helps people trust their intuition to make better decisions. Lisa...
Want to Take a Virtual Vacation?
Planning a vacation has become more complicated these days. Airlines are offering fewer flights. Schools are unable to predict when they’ll be open or closed. You may be tightening your budget while you spend more time at home.
Still, taking time off is essential for your mental and physical health. That’s especially true when you’re struggling with stressful situations.
Even when Walt Disney World and Universal Studios are closed, you can create your own magic. Try these ideas for making your next vacation a virtual adventure.
Enjoying a Virtual Vacation Online
The internet gives you instant access to any venue or experience. Design an itinerary based on your personal interests.
Consider these ideas:
01) Appreciate art. Gain free admittance to great museums around the world and in your neighborhood. Browse for special features including lectures, artist talks, and family-friendly crafts.
...
Episode 081 - Property Intention & Strategies: Buying for Long Term Renters VS Short
SHOW NOTES & LESSONS
Today, Chris Villela is teaching us some of what she has experienced as a long term rental investor. We talk about Exit Strategies, Holding Strategies, making your money on the "buy," and so much more. Enjoy this episode and the interview.
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Episode 046 - Why You Shouldn't Treat Your Short Term Rental Like a Long Term Rental
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Show Transcript
[00:01] Over the last two centuries, nearly 90 percent of the world's millionaires have created their wealth through real estate. Here to tell you how you can ride this wave with less risk and less capital while creating greater income, is your host, best...
What to Expect When Starting an Airbnb ( aka Short Term Rental )
Hosting your available home or property is a great way to earn extra income depending on your level of commitment. However, the operation of starting and maintaining your business takes time and effort. Whether you desire to run your Airbnb business on the side or intend to do it full-time, you will need to dedicate yourself completely in order to do it successfully. Here you will learn what to expect when starting your new business and some tips that will ensure confidence when building a short term rental empire.
Know the Cost
As in any new business, there are up-front costs. Depending on the condition of your property and if it’s fully furnished, you might be able to start with minimal cash outlay. Remember that every dollar you spend must be recouped before you can make a profit.
Make sure that you are including all of the little things in your budget such as home appliances, silverware/dishes, television/wifi, towels/sheets, etc. You will have additional and...
Episode 074 - How to Keep Kids Safe in Your Short Term Rental
SHOW NOTES & LESSON
- Prevent Furniture from Tipping like Bookcases & Dressers.
- Prevent Heavy Objects, like TVs, from falling over on children.
- Remove or Place Up High Fragile or dangerous items.
- Secure Pictures.
- Lock Up Poison & Cleaning Supplies.
- Remove Buckets & Containers that collect & hold water.
- Safety Knobs on Stove & other dangerous appliances.
- Kitchen Cabinets should have danger high & plastics & less heavy items down low.
- Cover all Outlets.
- Locks on Dangerous Drawers.
- Cords Zip Tied & Tucked Away to prevent pulling them down.
- Drawer Locks on Dangerous Drawers.
- Blind Cords Cut & High.
- Windows Can't Open more than 3 inches.
- Doors have safety locks & alarms by pools/traffic.
- Water Heater turned down to 120 degrees to prevent scalding.
- Hair Dryers & Irons up high.
- Safety Latch for Toilet Lids.
- Foam Protectors on Sharp Cornered Furniture.
- Baby...
