All Forum Posts by: David Lowe

I want to build a shipping container community in Tijuana, Mexico. Guests will be able to stay for as little as 1 night. Does anyone have any best practice ideas for shipping containers or modular/prefab construction techniques? Plan is to rent the land at first and then move the modular units to a new site which we can buy. 

Also, does anyone have any experience of doing business in Mexico as a foreigner? Any tips? 

Coliving is a fast growing movement and I believe it will be bigger than coworking in 5 years. There will be 1 billion digital nomads by 2035. Coliving brands are still in the experimental phase (taking over a house Airbnb style, converting multi-families or new build high rise developments). We should chat as maybe the chance to collaborate with my coliving startup.

@Jo-Ann Lapin Thank you for your tips. Do you happen to know any officers who you would be comfortable introducing me to? 

I am looking to invest in a vacation rental in Palm Springs or Joshua Tree. Palm Springs has a young visiting population and an increasing number of events. Joshua Tree prices are more affordable.

- What have you encountered in these areas?
- What are the Airbnb policies in place in Palm Springs and Joshua Tree?
- Would you recommend investing in any other areas of California close to here? 

@Jeff Kehl Really great feedback especially the internet resistant point. 

@Alina Trigub Daycare company is existing tenant. Area is residential enough for cash flowing business. Unsure of lease term. I like your idea re: converting back to apartments. 

@Hadar Orkibi There are 2 x 2/1s upstairs. Daycare takes the 2 x units on ground floor on NNN lease (not sure on term). Yield is $24k vs about $15k on comps. Noise is a good issue you raised but would be during regular working hours so shouldn't be a problem.

I've just seen a multi-family rental opportunity with a daycare on the ground floor below the regular rental units. Has anyone experienced this? Pros and Cons?

@Jeremy Maher Will do. If you hear of any good flipping opportunities, let me know. 

@Jeremy Maher That's a shame. Can you recommend anyone in Peoria or within range?