All Forum Posts by: Audrey H.

Hi there Biggerpockets,

Asking for a friend. Does anyone know the laws for Garden Grove regarding "homesharing" Airbnbs?

My understanding is that there are no short term rentals allowed (vacant homes/investment properties), however, most cities as of right now seem to be OK with homesharing.

I've tried to look up any articles to support this for Garden Grove but have come up empty.

Your advice would be appreciated. Thank you

I've been hosting AirBnB guests on our properties (locally here in California and remotely in France!) with success. The best part is, I'm having a blast while doing it.

I think my enthusiasm caught the eye of some local real estate brokers, who are also property owners thinking of switching from long term tenants to AirBnB. Some have asked me to help Co-Host and help with the bookings, initial setup (photography, creating customized welcome packages for the guests, custom listings that adhere to AirBnb standards, organizing for furniture assembly and interior design, etc.)...

I understand that in California, only licensed agents can be property managers. Can anyone point out the obvious do's and don'ts that I should avoid if I wanted to help co-host for a fee, so that I am not labeled a property manager? There are probably nuances that I wouldn't catch right away. 

This would be the potential scope of work:

• Create a custom listing for each of your AirBnb listings
• Photography + Photo editing
• Create custom rule handbook for guests
• Create custom (physical) guest welcome guidebooks with local restaurant recommendations, attractions, directions, etc.
• Consulting on cost effective strategies with Airbnb related purchase
• Accompanying to purchase items for Airbnb
• Moving, assembling all furniture and installing technology for property (1 day’s worth of work $300): bed, video surveillance, locks, etc.
• Manage all communications with guests including check-in, check out, local attractions and recommendations
• Manage communications with cleaning service if needed
• Monitor the cloud-based outdoor surveillance and report to owner.
• Check rates daily and adjust prices to remain competitive
• Purchasing toiletries for guests once a month with owner reimbursement (optional)
• Physical visitation to properties (optional)

Thank you in advance for any input. Would love to know if any of this would be considered property management.

Thanks Braden! 

Hello everyone,

I would appreciate a referral for a real estate attorney in Louisiana who has experience drawing up lease option contracts.

Thank you

Originally posted by @Claude Boiron:

Hi @Audrey H., I see that you're in California, and without knowing how familiar you are with the Greater Toronto Area real estate market, I'll just suggest that you speak with a few Brokers and look for:

- Many years in the business;

- Several indicators that they are not "typical" Agents; and

- An online presence which shows you that they have nothing to hide, and many people are happy to say good things about them.

Please look me up on LinkedIn, and if you'd like to chat, message me through BP, or call me on my cell: 416 - nine nine three - 8199.

Oh, and I've spent most of my life in Toronto, lived in Markham for more than 20 years, and now live in East York (on the border of Scarborough) with many active clients in Scarborough.

Regards,

Claude Boiron

 Thanks Claude, I'll send you a PM

Originally posted by @Luc Boiron:

@Audrey H.

@Claude Boiron is an experienced agent/broker based out of that area. I would definitely recommend him.

 Thank you

Originally posted by @Odane Harding:

Hi Audrey,

This is not a referral as I am letting you know that I am an agent that invests in the Scarborough area.  I actually live very close to Markham as well.  

I own 2 properties.  One is a hold and the other is a flip both in Scarborough.  

I'd like to help you in any way that I can.  Just reach out and we can discuss how I may be of assistance.

Have an awesome day!

 Thanks Odane! I'll shoot you a PM

Hello to my BP friends,

Please send me your referrals for experienced RE agents local to Scarborough / Markham area of Toronto.

Thank you in advance!

Welcome to Biggerpockets! This is a really wonderful source of information we've got right here. Are you located in France or in the US? Be aware that most of the discussion here is meant for the US so if you're still in France, the laws are quite different. My husband is French and invests in French RE so feel free to ask me any questions, I can have him answer.

We are looking to sell tenant occupied apartments in Lyon and Toulouse, and need to find a broker who will get it done! If you know of any personally, please let me know. Thank you in advance.