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In this episode of The Coast Host, Guest Lauren Skeldon from Girl’s Guide to Home DIY tells her too 5 easy “Do It Yourself” or DIY tips for rental properties. These tips help both the owner and guests love their rental experience.

To Lauren, as a guest, I want my Airbnb to look updated, look clean, and be comfortable/easy to feel at home

- Cosmetic Makeovers: kitchen/bath. Paint the cabinets, update the hardware, update the lighting/faucet if you feel up to it, add a backsplash.
- Lighting fixture updates
- Entryway bench/hooks. Get rid of the coat closet.
- Touch ups —missing caulk, paint scratches, dirty caulk in the bathroom , clean the grout, upgrade door knobs or switch plates
- Smart upgrades: smart lock, smart outlets, smart thermostat, smart security system —most you just need a screwdriver and to be able to follow instructions

Best advice: stick with what your comfortable with and know your limits. If you’re comfortable with electrical/plumbing, go for it. But if not, a rental property isn’t the place to try it. I change out my own lights all the time but often call electricians if there’s issues with my rental properties

To contact Lauren or see her DIY tips, follow her at: @girlsguidetohomediy on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest
Or check out her blog page at http://Agirlsguidetohomediy.com

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Hear some expert advise on purchasing multiple units for rental income instead of single-family homes from expert John Papaloni, a Name You Can Trust to Help Families Build Generational Wealth Through Real Estate Investing.

Tune in to hear:
- lessons learned over the years
- check list items before purchasing
- red flags to beware of

If you own a short-term rental, full-furnished long-term rental, or a vacation rental, I always have a list of maybe no-so-common items that make the guests happier and your life easier as a host/owner.
Here’s a few of my favs:
1. Smart Locks: Wyze Lock Bolt, Schlage Smart Deadbolt, Schlage Smart Handle Lock
2. Tool Box: Amazon under $50
3. Chargers: Various types for iphones, android & USB-C
4. Night Lights: automatic sensor included. Vont brand on amazon (plugs in to outlet), Wyze rechargeable to place anywhere on a wall (no outlet needed)
5. Black-out curtains: Groupon under $35, Amazon Eclipse Brand 2 panels $35
Other nice to haves:
- Swiffer & hand-held vacuum
- Hooks to hang towels & wet items: Command brand brushed nickel metal hooks ~$20
- Hair dryer
- Luggage Rack
- Notepads & pens
Don't forget to check out my Instagram at Thecoast.host and Facebook at The Coast Host. You can also contact me via email at thecoasthost@mail.com.

Today we have a guest! She’s also a guest of several different vacation rentals platforms. We are going to hear straight from her on her favorite parts of a hosted vacation rental experience!

Mindy is a Michigan Lifestyle Blogger. She loves to blog about affordable fashion, fashion over 40, TRAVEL, home decor, DIY projects to make you look like Martha Stewart, family life, running and my love for champagne!! Join us today for some more hosting fun!

https://www.instagram.com/m_is_for_mindy/
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Blog: https://misformindy.com

Join us this week to hear secrets straight from a lender! You will meet Gabriella Tripp who is the Branch Manager and Senior Loan Officer at Atlantic Coast Mortgage located in Charleston, SC. Gabby has been a mortgage professional since 2015. She is very passionate about the mortgage process and she loves assisting her clients achieve the dream of buying a home. 
She specializes with first time buyers of all kinds; whether it is their first home, vacation home or an investment – each journey is special. 
NMLS ID 1439792 
You can contact Gabby Tripp by:
email: gtripp@acmllc.com 
Cell: 843-730-4242 
online www.acmllc.com/gabby-tripp 
Links mentioned in episode: CHS county website estimator