Renting out my summer home

amother

↑ Chocolate ↓

Thu, Aug 22 2024, 9:41 pm

amother OP wrote:

Why, is 1k a lot? I feel like that should be grateful that I let them use my house! For 1k a day it sounds like it’s barely worth it!
What if a child has an accident or something?
Can I charge the family?

PLease dont rent out you house!
Wear and tear and accidents are part of the territory.

amother

↑ Scarlet ↓

Thu, Aug 22 2024, 9:41 pm

amother OP wrote:

They should be grateful you let them use your house for 1k??

No you can't charge people for making a mess.

I think you should find a different way to make money.

amother

↑ Blush ↓

Thu, Aug 22 2024, 9:43 pm

amother Scarlet wrote:

They should be grateful you let them use your house for 1k??

No you can't charge people for making a mess.

I think you should find a different way to make money.

Agreed

amother

↑ Chocolate

Thu, Aug 22 2024, 9:44 pm

amother OP wrote:

Don't do anyone favors! Keep the house for yourself!

amother

Turquoise

Thu, Aug 22 2024, 9:45 pm

amother OP wrote:

When people are paying money, it is not a chesed. Why would they be grateful they’re paying your asking price. I’m staying in a hotel now and yes, I’m happy that the place is clean and comfortable, but I’m certainly not grateful that they’re letting me stay here. I think they should be grateful that I picked their place making money. I don’t think this is going to work with, your attitude towards everything. And you have to run a business.

amother

Crocus

Thu, Aug 22 2024, 9:48 pm

I did it once and there were flies in my house for a week, they did not properly dispose of garbage, left the doors open all Shabbos. I got significantly more than 1k and I worked like a dog with a cleaning lady all day before and after. It’s a huge job.

In terms of liability- check your local ordinances because it might not be legal and then if something happens- you can get get both a huge ticket and your homeowners insurance may not pay etc

amother

Brown ↓

Thu, Aug 22 2024, 9:49 pm

As some one who uses Kvation rentals a lot I can tell you this. 1K a night is on the much higher end. What are you offering with it? Just a property with a swing set? People expect more for that price and most likely a much larger group of people. Wear and tear will happen things will get spilled on walls since it would be a larger group. This may not be for you.

And If I were to pay 1K a night the place should be spic span meaning a deep clean for the fridge every time. It takes money to make money. You may not realize but asking some one to shell out 1K a night when most people come for a few nights comes with high expectations.

amother

↑ OP ↓

Thu, Aug 22 2024, 9:49 pm

My mortgage is a lot.
The house isn’t fancy and it isn’t a fancy neighborhood I just thought to give up a house and expect wear and tear I should charge minimum 1k per night.
What, am I a shmatta? Do I have to clean their mess?
I would totally get a cleaning lady but I don’t think it’s a lot to ask 1k….

amother

↑ Scarlet

Thu, Aug 22 2024, 9:50 pm

amother OP wrote:

Would you pay 1k a night for your home?

amother

↑ Blush ↓

Thu, Aug 22 2024, 9:51 pm

amother OP wrote:

You can hire a cleaning lady

effess

Thu, Aug 22 2024, 9:51 pm

It’s hard to tell if you are being completely serious or not.
How large is the house that you would charge that much?
If it fits 25 ppl comfortably I can see how you charge that y amount.
Sparkling clean is the only way.
Services do this. Not you.
Accidents are a normal part of life. You can’t charge. You could charge if someone breaks something.
If it’s your private space vs a property you own, I’d think a thousand times if it’s worth it..
You need to use a service that takes pictures for you .
I once to a place that looked beautifully clean and the noticed finger prints in a few pronounced places. I called them real fast. I’m not paying for a place with a previous guest’s fingerprints on the counters and toilet flushers.

amother

↑ Brown ↓

Thu, Aug 22 2024, 9:53 pm

amother OP wrote:

People are paying you a HIGH price of 1K a night which is above MOST people's budget else they would have there own place. I would be hurt to know some one thought they are doing me a favor. YOur price is no "doing you a favor price" sorry to burst your bubble. Please keep your favor to yourself. People work hard and save up to go on vacation . Yes we do put on night diapers on our children etc but things happen.....

chestnut ↓

Thu, Aug 22 2024, 9:55 pm

amother OP wrote:

I'm trying to figure out if this is serious or a joke.

amother

↑ Brown

Thu, Aug 22 2024, 9:57 pm

amother OP wrote:

You sound out of touch with reality for most people who airbnb for a few nights.... Maybe look at some sites first to see what it entails. Yeah part of the job is cleaning up unless you were charging significantly less.... I do this for a business in a busy frum neighborhood. People are here for travel, business's or simchas they are not spending time cleaning your home aside for taking out the trash and stripping sheets possibly.

amother

Clematis ↓

Thu, Aug 22 2024, 9:58 pm

amother OP wrote:

In general, for people who have done this, what level mess and wear and tear is expected after a stay?
I’m trying to figure out if it’s worth it.

I live in an area with many summer home rentals.
There's a $275 cleaning fee.

You can ask Five Star Relax or the company that will do the bookings for you to give you more logistics.

↑ chestnut

Thu, Aug 22 2024, 10:00 pm

amother OP wrote:

It's getting worse.
Is tonight a comedy night or something?
Why would anyone do such a favor for you as to spend 1k per night on a not fancy house?

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amother

↑ Clematis

Thu, Aug 22 2024, 10:06 pm

amother OP wrote:

Are you grateful to the grocery owner that he lets you buy bread?

Are you grateful to the bank they let you take a mortgage?

Are you grateful to the municipality they let you use their water? Sewer? Garbage?

Curious what your train of thought is.

notshanarishona ↓

Thu, Aug 22 2024, 10:13 pm

For $1000 a night a person can book tthe fanciest hotel out there. $1000 for one night is insane, unless your house is like a palace or has 20 bedrooms and can host multiple families.