Walk Thru Tim's Extended Stay Rental - Success Story
Summary
This video showcases a successful extended-stay rental property, highlighting key features like its proximity to downtown, a bus stop across the street, and off-street parking. The host emphasizes the importance of following a checklist (from Al Williamson) to furnish the property in a simple yet appealing manner, mentioning the effective use of Facebook Marketplace for affordable decor. This strategy has allowed the host to maintain high occupancy rates and generate a solid income of \$1,000 per month even through COVID.
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