04-10-2025, 09:38 PM
I recently inherited a lovely lakefront cottage in central Minnesota, but I live 15 hours away by car in Ohio. The location is dear to my heart though work makes it challenging to consider it a viable vacation getaway due to the travel time… even flying into Minneapolis takes a good 6 hours due to layovers.
So, I’m looking for some advice on how to approach this from a short-term-rental perspective. It’s a really beautiful spot but not exactly move in ready just yet. I plan on spending a month doing some relatively minor DIY and yard maintenance this summer, but I want to make sure I’m considering what outside visitors would expect vs what time and energy I have to invest here. Based on some initial research, there isn’t much (yet) regulation.
What has your collective experiences been like in navigating all this? Is remote management an extreme challenge or is it a good solution?
So, I’m looking for some advice on how to approach this from a short-term-rental perspective. It’s a really beautiful spot but not exactly move in ready just yet. I plan on spending a month doing some relatively minor DIY and yard maintenance this summer, but I want to make sure I’m considering what outside visitors would expect vs what time and energy I have to invest here. Based on some initial research, there isn’t much (yet) regulation.
What has your collective experiences been like in navigating all this? Is remote management an extreme challenge or is it a good solution?
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