All Forum Posts by: Betty Cruz

@ryan 

@Ryan H Bigley hi Ryan - i have some experience with this. Reach out to me and we can chat about it. 

@Joseph Cacciapaglia I wish I could say the same about my STRs. All bookings for March and April have canceled. How have you maintained bookings?

@Todd Rasmussen. This is spot on. I’ve done this strategy on 4 properties now. Works great.

@Aaron K. Whats wrong with the stuff built in the 30s? Are the 20s ok?

@Rick Levada it’s not bad form - that’s what the forum is for. I’d be happy to discuss with you. 

H@Shawn Y.i have several rental properties that range from $1350 rent to $600. May your price range takes a little longer? I’ve never needed more than a month to rent them.  Are you fielding the calls and doing the showings yourself? If so, what type of feedback are you getting? I’d be happy to help you analyze the situation. PM me and we can talk more. 

@Jeff C.  Hi Jeff, if you pm me I think I can help. I have a colleague/friend well versed in evictions. 

@Simon Stahl  yes we have all felt huge increases - guess that’s why we are investing here! I have been able to contest my hikes to some degree by showing my Hud statement. Yours shows $104k purchase so that’s a start. Then they will ask you if you did any improvements. They use google maps to check. If you did say put $10k in it then you really don’t have much to contest if their appraisal is $116k. I bought one for $160k and they appraised it the next year for $220k. I was able to get it lowered to $190k. Good luck!

@Heather Vander Velde If it’s a good idea or not depends on many factors of course. But if you are wondering about the area, it is becoming more and more desirable, especially in the historic area. I’m happy to discuss if you would like. 

@Martin Oviedo hi and welcome. This is a great place to get started. I advise you read as much as you can and go to some Real Estate investors meetings to start networking! Also, the Bigger Pockets podcasts are great for learning. Good luck.