All Forum Posts by: Dylan Giordano

Quote from @Adrienne Green:

Hi @Dylan Giordano! In terms of surrounding areas that have STR potential, there are plenty! From North Georgia to around Lake Chickamauga, plus a few smaller destinations nearby, such as Dunlap and Pikeville. It somewhat depends if you want Chattanooga to be the draw, or some place Chattanooga adjacent.

There's a lot of good advice on here: mid term rentals are a good strategy in the area as well, and the PM for either strategy is a key part of your team!  

Thank you for taking the time to respond. It definitely does sound promising and a market I would certainly like to get into. Would I be able to call you sometime to connect and chat more about it? You seem very knowledgeable about the area and just being involved in investing as a whole. I would like to pick your mind more. Thank you so much Adrienne.

Quote from @Andrew Bresee:

Hey Dylan! Welcome to Chattanooga. There is currently a moratorium on all non owner occupied STR permits until at least January. And who knows if it gets extended. I'd be very very careful projecting STR income in Chattanooga until things change. If you wanna house hack and rent a room on airbnb that's different.

What’s going on Andrew! Thanks for the welcoming response man! Thank you for letting me know about the current moratorium in the city. Hopefully it corrects itself and things change for the better. How has your experience been just investing in the area thus far? One of the reasons that draws me to Chattanooga is that I have had friends and family visit on several occasions and they love it! It drove me to look into the market and see about a possibility of acquiring a property out there. Thank you for taking the time to reply to me

Quote from @Troy Miller:

@Andrew Bresee is correct and a good caution. You can, however, get into mid-term rentals to bypass some of these issues, if the income still makes sense.

Hey Troy! I would not be opposed to that at all. Have you had good experiences with them? Or know of some other investors who had? Thanks man. I appreciate the response!

Quote from @Jessica Lombardo:

Hey Dylan! Yes there is a moratorium on STR's in the city right now. As Troy said a mid-term rental is a good option, these provide higher cash flow than a long term rental and less work than a short term rental. If you are really focused on going the STR route, there are surrounding areas to Chattanooga that do allow them still.

 Hey Jessica! Thanks for replying to me! What areas around Chattanooga would you recommend for a new investor to look at? I’d be interested in a midterm rental as well

Quote from @JD Martin:

Do a good job vetting your PM. I didn't do a good job of it and it's been a fiasco getting rid of this guy and getting a new one 🤣

 Oh man! I certainly will try! I am hoping that you are able to resolve any issues you may have and just move on! I haven’t experienced a problem like that but I have been in situations involving similar elements haha. What would be your recommendation for finding a good PM. What are some of the things you look at? Thanks JD!

Quote from @Ethan McCarty:

If you haven't read the STR book published by BP I would start out by reading it! Short term rental, long term wealth by @Avery Carl

Thank you for your response Ethan! I have not read that book but I will certainly get right on that! The more information the better for me. I go by the philosophy of “I know that I know nothing” so I’m always looking to learn. Thanks man!

Hello! My name is Dylan and I am very interested in the STR world and getting into Air BNB's to start my own business someday. I was looking in starting out in the Chattanooga area but would love to talk to other investors and or hosts in the area to get some advice on starting out and any tips you will be able to provide. Aside from all that I am looking to connect, network and just have a friendly conversation! Thank you!

Quote from @Conner Olsen:

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Quote from @Conner Olsen:

@Dylan Giordano Best way to meet people is going to local meetups!

 Thank you Connor. I plan on attending local meetups in my area to network more and see what’s out there. I can’t wait to start. How has this journey been for you thus far?

It’s been great! I jumped in back in 2020. Listened a couple hundred podcast episodes and within 5 months I had my first house hack! I loved it so much I just quit my W2 and became a realtor full time. The best part about it is speaking to other passionate investors and helping them grow. It’s an amazing community!

 Hey Connor! That’s awesome man! I totally agree with you. I am starting to see the value in a community like this and I have to say it’s unlike any other. I am in that current mode of listening to several podcasts as well. I don’t even play music anymore haha 😆. Awesome on  that house hack! I have yet to do a deal this is all in its infancy for me. I’m still learning and acquiring knowledge. The power of real estate is truly life changing based on the stories I have heard

Quote from @Conner Olsen:

@Dylan Giordano Best way to meet people is going to local meetups!

 Thank you Connor. I plan on attending local meetups in my area to network more and see what’s out there. I can’t wait to start. How has this journey been for you thus far?

Quote from @Anthony Salazar:

Welcome, Dylan! Everybody’s road to success and investing always starts somewhere. Good investing! 

Thank you Anthony! It’s a huge step forward for me to take this leap like everyone else has been doing on here. I am looking forward to it!