All Forum Posts by: Betty Cruz

@Reymundo Galvan Thank you!

Hi San Antonio! I have to get a property platted and am looking for a referral for a Civil Engineer. It's a small job - minor plat - so the big firms aren't the way I need to go.  Anyone have any good recommendations for me? Thanks in advance!

@Amy Lin Hi Amy, you are asking all good questions. I have 8 STRs and have been doing it for about 4 years. I'm not an expert but I have learned lots along the way. My first purchase was an existing STR. I read every single review on it, which to me was a guidebook of how I could improve on things mentioned and also leave alone what was working based on the comments in the reviews. My advice is to be sure that it is a solid deal whether it's STR or not. That way you have options. I would be happy to go through it in detail with you if you want to private message me. Many folks helped me along the way and I'm happy to pay it forward.

Stay kind, Betty

I agree with all that Seth said. Most of my rentals are AC window units and space heaters. I have found that the AC/heat combos don’t seem to provide enough heat. 

Thank you @Walter Key for that great endorsement. I appreciate you taking the time to do that. 

Hi @Walter Key- that’s very kind of you to offer to keep an eye out. Ideally Julie would like a garage apartment or back house/carriage house situation. We call them casitas in San Antonio. I have some of these and I’m careful who I rent to because it’s on the same property of the main house. I think she would be a great fit for someone valuing a quality tenant as a top priority. She works and has financial aid that helps with her expenses. I worked with her on her budget and believe she would best qualify for $600-$650/month. 

Thanks @Karl Denton! What I am hoping to do is find a landlord for properties in Gainesville who could provide housing for my daughter’s roommate and best friend. She is a lovely, responsible young woman and will need a place on her own since my daughter graduates next month. She has found it difficult to find a place and I know from being a landlord that it’s difficult to find great tenants. She would be an excellent tenant for someone so I am reaching out to my network to try and help make a connection for her. She needs a lease starting August 1. 

I am an active investor in Sn Antonio TX and BP member. I have a daughter who attends UF and I'm looking to connect with an investor who self manages. This may not be you but do you know someone I might connect with?