All Forum Posts by: Jacob Vanhorn

Hi Fran!!

We’ve had the normal hiccups so far with property managers and tenants, but it’s been a great investment so far. 

We’ve had over 90% occupancy since day one. We of course lower the price in the winter to draw the winter Texans down. It cash flowed about $18k in its first 7 months last year. 

Happy to answer questions via phone if needed. 

As stated, I’m starting with a PM and will assess how it goes. If the PM provides enough value managing the property than I will keep them. If they don’t, I may look at a different PM, or consider an alternative. As any business owner should do.

I’ve had a rental property in the distant past, and I’ve hosted short-term rentals. Both can be a lot of work to manage, and I prefer a turn key solution so I can focus on my work and family. But I will assess it.

I expect roofing clients to do the same. I can assure you that they also are looking for ways to save money. It’s my job to show them the value of their purchase. Just as it the Property Managers.

So I’m fine if my clients do the same. 

I agree, that amount kills me. I plan to start off with PM and assess after this first season. I run a large roofing company in Central Texas and wouldn’t even be able to manage the booking request emails right now. But I’m here to learn, and will pick up what I can from this group. 

If you have contacts you’re willing to share, I’m willing to contact them. Thank you. 

SFH, 4 bed, 3.5 bath, 2540 sq ft
Sleeps 16-18 (we haven't fully committed to the bedroom & sleeping layout)
Pool + Hot Tub
Back patio kitchen with sink, grill, hibachi grill, fridge, 2 TVs plus seating.
1/2 block from the beach

Come on down! :-)

We don't close until April 4th, but we plan to use SPI Property Management to make this as turn key as possible, at least at the beginning as we learn the ropes. But we are looking at age 25+ to book. Happy to hear other counsel.

Just saying hello. I just pulled the trigger on a STR/vacation home in South Padre Island. We went in big for our first one, but are feeling good about it so far. We used the BP calculator to make sure it cash flows with conservative estimates. People have been going to South Padre for decades and we are betting on that not slowing down. I'll just be lurking and learning.