Scooch & Steve

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Recent Posts

  • The Ultimate Tampa Bay Ice Cream Trail: Best Spots for a Sweet Treat
  • Best Family-Friendly Activities in Tampa Bay (With the Sweetest Ice Cream Stop!)
  • Where to Find the Best Non-Dairy Desserts in St. Pete
  • The Best Family-Friendly Hotel in Lisbon For Web Summit
  • How We Acquired 3 Rental Properties in 3 Years
  • Seminole Heights Tampa

    What we are doing with our Airbnb during COVID19

    scoochandsteve / April 13, 2020

    It was a wild first quarter of 2020 with Airbnb and COVID19 sweeping the world. In March of 2020, we saw a drop off in bookings on our second Airbnb caused by the…

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  • Seminole Heights Tampa Airbnb

    Our 2nd Seminole Heights Airbnb Rental Property is Officially Live! (Photos)

    scoochandsteve / February 4, 2020

    As many of you know we acquired our second Seminole Heights Airbnb rental property in 2019 and have been working hard on it for the last 2 months. Lots of work on the…

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  • The Best Smart Locks For Airbnb Self Check-in

    Steve / September 23, 2019

    We’ve been thinking a lot about security since starting the Airbnb. It is very important to us that this money-making venture doesn’t turn into a loss in the long term and everyone is…

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  • Top Cleaning Products For Your Airbnb Listing

    Steve / September 21, 2019

    Imagine walking into a hotel room to a stained carpet, mildew filled bathroom and dusty windows. Would you walk into that hotel again? I bet you would have second thoughts about staying there…

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  • The Best Streaming Services To Include In Your Airbnb

    Steve / September 21, 2019

    For the host who wants to create the ultimate home feel in their Airbnb, there is an amazing way to spend just a little money per month to remind the guests of their…

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    The Four Best Microwaves For Your Airbnb

    Steve / September 20, 2019

    Airbnbs are often judged by the amenities they provide. It is very important to fulfill the guest’s expectations – even the ones that are not explicitly said. One such expectation that everyone has…

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  • Which Mini Fridge You Should Include In Your Short Term Rental

    Steve / September 20, 2019

    Amenities often elevate the value proposition of an Airbnb. You can create a good impression by providing the guest’s inexpensive appliances that don’t take a lot to maintain but prove a lifesaver to…

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  • The Best Bluetooth Speakers For Short Term Rentals

    Steve / September 20, 2019

    Having small and inexpensive additions to your rooms is a great way to add value for your guests without breaking the bank. It gives them experiences that they probably wouldn’t have had if…

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  • How We Remodeled A Garage Into A Five Star Airbnb

    scoochandsteve / September 18, 2019

    When we moved from San Francisco, California to the trendiest neighborhood in Tampa, FL Seminole Heights we knew there would be a lot of renovations needed to give guests a five-star Airbnb experience.…

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  • How To Setup Smart Pricing On Airbnb

    scoochandsteve / September 18, 2019

    Airbnb has an algorithm that for strategically setting the price for your nightly rate called “Smart Pricing.” In a nutshell, hosts pick upper bound and lower bound prices they are willing to accept…

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  • How To Make Your Airbnb “Business Travel Ready”

    scoochandsteve / September 17, 2019

    After having our first business guest book without knowing that was an option on Airbnb we starting doing more research to qualify. For those brand new to Airbnb, making your listing available for…

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  • The Three Most Important Amenities For Airbnb Guests

    scoochandsteve / September 16, 2019

    Now having hosted 25+ families in our Airbnb we have taken notes on their feedback on the most important amenities. TL;DR is Coffee machine, Bistro table, and iPhone chargers. Keurig coffee machine. By…

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  • Five Things Being an Airbnb Host for 25 Families Taught Us

    scoochandsteve / September 16, 2019

    Our first summer being an Airbnb host was a success. We had guests come to stay from all over the world from places like Italy, South America, and even New Jersey. The unit…

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  • Our Airbnb Is Live and Listed in Tampa, Florida!

    scoochandsteve / July 21, 2019

    After a 2 month renovation in Tampa Florida at our very first rental property, we’ve finally listed on Airbnb! In the 2 months we worked on the unit we upgraded the:FloorsAir conditioning Painted…

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Sarah and Steve McGarry
We are Scooch and Steve! Both of us have always enjoyed working on design and DIY home improvement projects. Now we are venturing into real estate investing, parenting, and personal finance to put our learned skills to the test. As California transplants, new to Florida, we're restoring the charm of multiple historic bungalows in Tampa. To follow our real estate, parenting, and personal finance journey subscribe to the newsletter and YouTube channel. Contact us directly to work together via email scoochandsteve@gmail.com

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