All Forum Posts by: Brenda Moulton

Hi Jerry - I'm interested to learn more ...

@Jaden Adams

I know there are already at posts on this thread so I might not be adding anything - but here are a few thoughts.

I have had a really interesting career and have worked for 3 startups, started 3 of my own companies, worked for US Govt (NASA) and for several major corporations. I’ve hired probably 100 people - with degrees and without. Here’s the honest truth I know about finishing college - it tells me that the person sticks with big and challenging goals. It tells me they are a problem solving and time manager. It tells me they work well with others to achieve super difficult goals. And it tells me most importantly that they possess the unique brain that is a well educated brain. There is no replacement. I used to think I was crazy ... but over and over it’s been shown to me that those who take on higher learning - a challenging degree - have a level of refinement in their thought processes that is extremely valuable. The exposure to ideas and intense use of thinking power seems to rewire the mind. The way they think is much more evolved. You can get this ability for higher thinking growth in other ways - life experiences will get you there. But It takes 3-4 times longer. I would finish your degree - it will pay dividends you can’t imagine.

Seems reasonable - what makes you hesitate?

@Jennifer Bryan I would suggest negotiating with the seller to retain the account for a period and pay you any rental income. At a point in the future (30-60 days perhaps) they block the calendar for the property and you start listing it in your host account.

I’m sorry for the delay - I missed your message in my alerts!   The property is at 610 and I-10 West.  I agree with shoddily built - regardless of the market most builders seem to use unskilled labor.   I have not had it repainted yet but have it inspected every 3 years.   No problems at all so far and no mildew at all.   The house is only 4 years old and is four-sides stucco.  The entire neighborhood is stucco and no neighbors have has problems either that I’ve heard or seen.   The oldest house is about 6-7 years.

Fantastic analysis- very helpful.   I have one Airbnb in a vacation location and am about to invest in my second in Houston.   

@Charles Seaman. I’ve stayed in many AirBnb properties in US and Europe and have never seen so much signage. I have seen maybe one sign one time. I am also owner of a condo that’s listed on Airbnb. So I will say that as a guest if I saw those signs before booking I would take a pass on the property because it makes it appear the host is very difficult to deal with. Just a personal impression. I would thus be hesitant to put so many up.

Congratulations on your good outcome!.   I’m just about to invest in a potential Airbnb here in Houston and love the photo of your place - looks awesome. 

@Tushar Prasad

Hi - I own a stucco house in Houston ... no problems what so ever ... it’s a Lovett house for what it’s worth.