Patsy, thanks so much for writing, and you are so, so so, right about one bad guest sticking with you. Literally everyone else has been easy! That's so great that you also have six kids- and when mine were gone, it was quiet, for sure, but then it opened up so many possibilities, especially after retiring from teaching! I know new and transformative things lie ahead for you in your new chapter. And sure, I'd love the contact info for your house managers, thank you. We've thought of going that route, and Dick just might be the final push we needed!
Ugh, one bad guest can wipe out the memory of 10 great guests. I don't know how often you have people renting your home, but we have a house in Newtown and have the best couple who manage the rentals. Zero headaches for us--they handle all the guests comments/complaints and do a wonderful job. I think they manage about 25 properties in CT and their fee is 20-30%, but they also know the metrics of what nightly rates should be way better than we do so definitely increase our overall income. Happy to pass along their contact info if you'd like to talk to them sometime. BTW I also have six kids and the youngest just left for college--love your writing on what I hope will be a great next chapter in my life!
Patsy, thanks so much for writing, and you are so, so so, right about one bad guest sticking with you. Literally everyone else has been easy! That's so great that you also have six kids- and when mine were gone, it was quiet, for sure, but then it opened up so many possibilities, especially after retiring from teaching! I know new and transformative things lie ahead for you in your new chapter. And sure, I'd love the contact info for your house managers, thank you. We've thought of going that route, and Dick just might be the final push we needed!
I would love to hear them!
Ugh, one bad guest can wipe out the memory of 10 great guests. I don't know how often you have people renting your home, but we have a house in Newtown and have the best couple who manage the rentals. Zero headaches for us--they handle all the guests comments/complaints and do a wonderful job. I think they manage about 25 properties in CT and their fee is 20-30%, but they also know the metrics of what nightly rates should be way better than we do so definitely increase our overall income. Happy to pass along their contact info if you'd like to talk to them sometime. BTW I also have six kids and the youngest just left for college--love your writing on what I hope will be a great next chapter in my life!
Oh wow, I’ve got a few words for Dick, boy do I!