Newbie...£60k in debt... light bulb is on!

tigergambit · 4 June at 6:57PM

RAS said:

I think AirB&B could be more demanding than you think.

The place needs to be professionally cleaned before occupiers move in and many won't like any sort of dog smell. It also needs a clear fridge, freezer and pantry plus cooking equipment designed for the largest party that could occupy plus a couple. And pristine bedding and linen for the entire group, probably times two to allow for hand overs.

Yeah, there's no way I could do Airbnb on my own - even though the rooms we let aren't normally in use the cleaning, laundry etc is a LOT. My wife is very fussy but that's what is needed. I don't think you have enough time.

I do think that you should look at taking a lodger though - £7500 tax free is not to be sniffed at.

kimwp · 4 June at 7:11PM

Unless you can do a decent job, I wouldn't advise a self trim. I had a go at cutting my sister's hair, it's surprisingly difficult to achieve a straight line....

RAS · 4 June at 8:42PM

Check out "cutting your own bangs", American term for trimming your fringe. That should lead you to videos showing you how to drag your hair in to a ponytail near your crown and trim into an attractive layered look.

OopsIdiditagain1 · 4 June at 9:02PM

Thanks RAS and kimwp. I did try the pony tail technique, wasn't terrible, a bit lop sided but just need a bit of practice. I have long curly hair, I think it hides the less than perfect chop. I wear it up most of the time and as long as I look presentable on Teams I'm not bothered!