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All Forum Posts by: Drew Nashmy

Drew Nashmy has started 6 posts and replied 35 times.

Post: Starting My STR Journey

Drew NashmyPosted
  • Investor
  • Bedford, NH
  • Posts 35
  • Votes 14

Sound advice. 

Post: Best markets to do 100k in rev

Drew NashmyPosted
  • Investor
  • Bedford, NH
  • Posts 35
  • Votes 14
Quote from @John D.:

An $800k property that grosses $100k is a 12.5% rent ratio. That's barely break-even after CAPEX, maintenance, a fair amount to pay yourself for property management, etc on some of these large properties.

My last purchase in Lake Havasu was $705k plus $160k remodel and furnishing, will do $160kish a year gross rents(I was hoping for $240k but market has slowed down bigtime).  My last purchase between the Palm Springs / Joshua Tree area was for $800k and $120k remodel and furnishing, will do $220k a year gross rents (I was hoping for more like $300k but the market has changed bigtime, like many).

These larger properties have more overhead, I would encourage you to set your sights higher, especially in this market environment of diminishing prices and lower occupancy.


Sounds like you have properties that cost $630k purchase (plus some upgrades, furnishings, furniture, etc, expenses) that gross $8k a month.  I congratulate you on getting started!  But there are better numbers to be had.  Have you taken a look at some smaller hotels or motels, or similar?  Homes are expensive these days, the prices in hospitality have been beaten down after COVID, given their usual financing methods.

While I know short-term rentals are all the rage, there are small businesses to be bought with much greater returns, that don't necessarily require more time. Home prices have doubled in the last few years, and interest rates nearly doubled as well, which means your main underlying cost on a STR has basically quadrupled. While occupancy and rates are declining vs. the last couple of years. You either need to get REAL good at this business while preparing to make less money, or find a new angle. It's a new reality out here.

Well said. Love the honesty. 

Post: Short Term Rental Hands Off System

Drew NashmyPosted
  • Investor
  • Bedford, NH
  • Posts 35
  • Votes 14
Quote from @Collin Hays:
Quote from @Nicholas Alves:

Hello all! I am in the market for a STR and need to develop a system thats hands off. I work over seas and will not be available for day to day problems that occur. How does everybody build their STR business to be hands off? How can I set up cleaning to be on time and inspect the property after every turnover? How can I ensure everything works every checkout/in with such a high turnover rate? Is this even possible? Would love to hear what people are doing!

Not possible, although many will claim otherwise.  Cell phones and software do not:

- fish snakes out of the dryer 

- Tow guests out of a snow bank X mas eve 

- Help the find the property after dark

- unplug the potty on July 4th

- help them turn on and work the TV

- Etc.

Housekeepers often want a weekly check in hand.  Many don’t have bank accounts.  Same for handymen.  It’s just not as easy as it might seem.  

Be prepared to actively manage your property, pay someone to actively manage your property, or buy treasury bonds.



Refreshing words of truth.  

Post: Property management in Placida

Drew NashmyPosted
  • Investor
  • Bedford, NH
  • Posts 35
  • Votes 14

Million Dollar advice there!

Post: Please help. STR with PM - neverending troubles

Drew NashmyPosted
  • Investor
  • Bedford, NH
  • Posts 35
  • Votes 14
Quote from @Jason Regan:

I agree with everyone saying that you should manage it yourself.  There are great tools like hospitable and price labs that automate a lot of the processes such as how to price it and communication with guests.  Plus what are they taking out of you like 20% off the top.  I haven't been doing this for long but running one unit doesn't take much time out of my life at all.  Get the systems set up in a weekend then just tweak.  For example we were asked about the gate access and parking on our unit.  We are now making an automated response when someone asks about gate access.

 @Jason ReganAre you able to self manage out of state?

Post: Please help. STR with PM - neverending troubles

Drew NashmyPosted
  • Investor
  • Bedford, NH
  • Posts 35
  • Votes 14
Quote from @John Underwood:

Self management takes a few minutes a week using your phone. You should consider just taking it over.

 Hey @John Underwood - been following a lot of these posts lately and you always seem to have great advice. One thing you always go back to is "self manage", which I have always done with my Fix and Flips and LTR's. That said, with our first STR it is out of state and I am struggling with the concept of self managing from afar. Any advice there?

Post: New to the Game of real estate investing!

Drew NashmyPosted
  • Investor
  • Bedford, NH
  • Posts 35
  • Votes 14
Quote from @Wale Lawal:

Welcome to BP, I host virtual meetup the second Friday of every month. Please message me if you would like more information.  

Hey Wale - is your meetup LTR or STR focused?

Post: Good enough to rent now or wait for a remodel?

Drew NashmyPosted
  • Investor
  • Bedford, NH
  • Posts 35
  • Votes 14
Quote from @Glenna Wood:

Some guests might enjoy chiming in about your remodel plans. Leave a guest book and something like "Hey, Folks! (House name) is getting face lift this winter. What would do to make your oceanfront experience even better?" I would have fun with that if I were visiting. Best wishes! 

I am in love with this idea !

Post: Good enough to rent now or wait for a remodel?

Drew NashmyPosted
  • Investor
  • Bedford, NH
  • Posts 35
  • Votes 14
Quote from @Chase Lowry:

Busy season is coming up… Rent now remodel in the off season.

But remember it’s on the beach… I’ll repeat its on the BEACH!! They are not paying to have granite countertops(although they should be part of the remodel) they are paying to live like a mafk boss!

Love it! So true. Easy to get short sighted or have tunnel vision! Would you mention a remodel is in the future ?

Post: Good enough to rent now or wait for a remodel?

Drew NashmyPosted
  • Investor
  • Bedford, NH
  • Posts 35
  • Votes 14
Quote from @Trish Mccoy:

Rent now!!   It looks fine.   The fact that it is ocean front will out weight anything.   Remodel when it is slow - and have everything ready...meaning all your materials etc... so there is less down time.

Thanks Trish!