All Forum Posts by: Cory T.

As a new member, I have found myself doing loads of forum searching and surfing. I am continually amazed by the professional responses of moderators (and other experienced folks). Some of the questions I have come across in forums left me scratching my head, wondering how I would find the grace to respond politely. Yet the BP community, forum after forum, continually respond in a delicate/tactful/respectful way even when responding to a “gimme gimme” tone. Kudos to y’all. Thank you kindly for modeling such excellence.

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Cory

I realize this is an older post--last updated in June, however I wanted to say thanks @Steve Dove dove for sharing your off-season incentive idea. I have a vacation rental that is considered off season for about half the year, and I too will be exploring creative ways to rent it out once the low season comes around.

Best,

Cory

@Joshua Dorkin Yes, better not to engage...don't want that toxicity to continue oozing into your sphere. Another classic clip!

@Mehran K. Sounds good--I'll put out an update soon!
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Cory

I hope you sent that grumpy person your you tube clip. Classic!!

@Mehran K.

Yes, so a circuitous personal path led me to the vacation rental decision. For this area a full-time unit averages $650-750/mo (for year round rental/12-mo lease). Comparable vacation units average $1200-1500/mo, from Oct-May (weekly rates/special event weeks slightly higher). I intend to trial the vacation rental plan from October through May. Come May I will re-evaluate the efficacy of this idea. My bottom line--this purchase is an experiment/learning grounds for me. The fix-it-up phase was super educational and eye-opening, and I expect the vacation rental-phase will be even more so. Thanks for the welcome.:)

-C

@Brandon Turner There is no such thing as an annoying joke provided the person telling it means well! Bravo on the podcast and thanks for the welcome!

@Larry Littrell Thanks for the welcome. I few months back I visited some cousins up in Seattle and it the summer beauty of that place was breathtaking.

@Minh L. Thanks for the welcome. Cute family pic.

@Lior Solomon Hi Lior. This being my first investment, I've already learned lots (aka made tons of mistakes). Original plan was to fix (cosmetic stuff) and flip. I decided to hold off and instead trial it as a vacation rental. I have a family member who lives in the area during the "high season" who will serve as my PM. Should be ready to go after one more work trip.

Hi, I'm Cory, newbie from SF Bay Area

I have a professional background in vision and blind rehabiltiation therapy, and work part-time, primarily with veterans and active duty military within the SF the Bay Area. I am brand new to RE investing. I made my first purchase earlier this summer--a small condo in Palm Springs that I'm currently getting prepped as a vacation rental. I am in the learning phase of REI and hope to move on another purchase soon.

I really connected with BP resources about a week ago. I had a long drive from SF to Southern CA, and decided to forgo my pump-up playlist in lieu of something more educational. Thus, I ended up geeking out to continual BP podcasts, back-to-back, for 9 hours at a time while driving up and then down the Interstate 5. Flash forward 18 hours of driving and I am 17 podcasts deep into the BP interview shows. My RE intellect bumped up a notch. Thanks for that. :)

I am amazed by the amount of information, resources and collective wisdom within this community. Awesome, awesome community.

Best,

Cory