Looking for STR Host in Atlanta Area

[Curtis H.]

Hello all, 

I have a place in the Jefferson Park area and am torn between using this as a long term rental or short term rental. I would love to chat with a Superhost or similar in the area about how well it can do. Long term I can get about $1500 per month on a $950 mortgage. Renter pays all utilities. Upstairs is a 2/1 about 1050 sq ft. Hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances. Downstairs finished basement is a 2/1 with no kitchen and plenty of space, and has it's own entrance from the back of the house.

Jefferson Park is a hot area for people in the film/tv industry, so I would think it could do well. 

Any referrals with hosts that are PROVEN in STR in Atlanta are welcomed.

Thanks, 

Curtis

[Rick Baggenstoss]

@Curtis H. I'm an experienced STR host and investor in Atlanta. I don't think Jefferson Park has a lot of demand for short-term stays. Sounds like you bought a nice property with good rents (long-term). It's painful to get a STR going and optimized, especially squeezing a square peg into a round hole.

You can take advantage of the 'moderate term' renters from film industry without a platform like Airbnb.  Just rent it furnished and gear your lease, and rents towards a shorter stay.