How to Hire a Professional Cleaner: What to Look For and Red Flags to Avoid
Hiring a cleaning service may seem simple, but too many people call themselves “professional cleaners” without actually being professional. A bad hire can lead to stolen items, property damage, or subpar work that leaves your space just as messy as before.
The Ultimate Guide to Setting Up a Successful Airbnb
Airbnb Tips from Tyler with Bearbnb If you’re thinking about launching an Airbnb or optimizing an existing one, you don’t need to spend thousands on expensive courses. Tyler Shirk has a growing Facebook post of tips that he keeps adding too as he thinks of them. Here’s a complete guide based on real experience, covering everything from furnishing to pricing strategies and guest management as of March 17, 2025 1. Choose the Right Property Larger homes tend to perform better on Airbnb. Properties with four or more bedrooms generate the most revenue, but once you hit four bedrooms, you must have at least two full bathrooms. 2. Optimize Entertainment Options Each bedroom should have a TV, but you don’t need to pay for cable. Instead, invest in high-speed internet (at least 1 gig) and smart TVs, allowing guests to log into their own streaming services. 3. Maximize Amenities for Visibility
Kansas City Missouri’s 1% Earnings Tax for Rental Property
1% Earnings Tax is for earned income. Ask your tax professional if rental income is earned income. Thie city of Kansas City Missouri has some new touchy feely, highly subjective, no idea how to apply rules that say your rental income should, maybe, might need to be taxed.
From Landlord to Lien-Lord: Why Note Investing is a Game Changer with Tracy Z and Fred Rewey
Traditional rental properties come with a long list of responsibilities—repairs, property taxes, dealing with vacancies, and handling difficult tenants. Tracy and Fred discovered early on that while real estate ownership builds wealth, being the lender offers many of the same financial benefits with fewer headaches.
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Housing Voucher BillsProposed Bills in Missouri on Housing VouchersHousing Voucher Bills
Legislation to Prohibit Local Governments from Requiring Private Property Owners to Accept Section 8 What started as two bills in the Missouri House and one in the Senate that would Prohibit local governments from requiring private property owners to accept Section 8 vouchers. Two bills seem to be the same as HB2385 from last year which passed in the House and crossed over to a favorable reception in the Senate. The third is a Senate Bill which was also deals with similar issues. All are a result of the New Kansas City Missouri Source of Income Law that was passed in 2024. Update April 24 on MO SB 507 The Senate passed this bill on April 23rd after Patty Lewis of Kansas City successfully added an amendment to carve out portions of Kansas City that are in Jackson and Clay Counties. Democraric State Senator Stephen Webber of Columbia also successfully
