All Forum Posts by: David Ounanian

@Marc Phelps thanks that is really helpful! I'll send you a PM

Hey @Marc Phelps I've always been interested in getting into the airbnb model in St. Louis and would love to learn more about your model.  I invest near the airport which I initially thought would be great for airbnb but when I see listings for a whole house at $65/night with no minimum stays I have trouble understanding how any profits are made.  I imagine it would cost me $50-100 to have the place cleaned and turned over to the next tenant.  Let me know what you think.

Hey @William Palmer I can help you out on the Missouri side as a buyers agent.  I work with investors and am an investor myself.  I'll shoot you a PM .  You can call me at 314-807-0657 or email me at [email protected] as well. 

@Justin Dossey I will echo what @Michael Tierney posted - put yourself out there and start requesting meetings with decision makers at local banks that have portfolio loans.  

I just started doing this myself.  I emailed half a dozen banks last week and it got me a meeting with the AVP at bank in St. Charles next week.  I plan to sell myself and my plan for investing in St. Louis - and if it doesn't work I'll keep doing it until I find one that does.

@Lance Middleton Welcome! I'm glad you found Bigger Pockets so early in your career.  I've been a systems engineer for 10 years and a part time real estate agent for the past 5 years.  Real estate had been somewhat a hobby of mine that I enjoyed so much but didn't think I could make a living of it until finding Bigger Pockets this year.  I purchased my first investment property last month and can't wait to scale up!

Great advice @Megan Greathouse and @Max Householder!  Best of luck on your search @Adam Stout and let us know how its progressing!

@Andrew Harthcock my office is directly across the street from this building.  I work from home mostly now but I've spent close to 10 years walking by this building every day.  The building attracts some very rough tenants so much that many of my co-workers divert to walk on the other side of the street because many times there is a crowd outside the door of the building.  The city located a police sub station a few doors down that tends to help a bit with that now.

I do hope that someone can revitalize the building. The location is fantastic with walkability to everything from groceries to entertainment. If you or anyone else is in need of some boots on the ground I would love to help out. I'm looking to gain experience on larger multi-families as I make the jump from SFH.

I"m looking forward to getting to know some like minded local investors!  Thanks for setting up @Kyle Eckert