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All Forum Posts by: Joel Lazar

Joel Lazar has started 28 posts and replied 109 times.

Post: Tracking App for Material Hours

Joel LazarPosted
  • Investor
  • Kissimmee, FL
  • Posts 113
  • Votes 35

This is the only app I can find customized for tracking your hours and that of your cleaners, handymen etc... Anyone have any experience with it?

Post: Real Estate Professional Status/Time Tracking

Joel LazarPosted
  • Investor
  • Kissimmee, FL
  • Posts 113
  • Votes 35
Quote from @Mayer M.:

@Adrienne Patel

I'm just about to sign up for Repstracker. How is working for you?

There’s a newish app available for this. I’ve been using it religiously and love it. REPSTracker on the App Store


Post: How to track time in business to accommodate 500+ hours?

Joel LazarPosted
  • Investor
  • Kissimmee, FL
  • Posts 113
  • Votes 35

Has anyone used repstracker to track material hours?

Post: Booking.com. insane not to use.

Joel LazarPosted
  • Investor
  • Kissimmee, FL
  • Posts 113
  • Votes 35
Quote from @Jackie Diaz:

How have you all been dealing with showing your property address on Booking.com? I just listed our property but want to hide the entire address until the guests formally book.

Appreciate your feedback!

I had a  horrible experience with booking.com.  Few bookings, lots of cancels, inaccurate information and a total fail synching with other software. 


I am the type that prefers software. I use STESSA, hospitable, turno etc.. I would love to have one to analyze and manage mixed use commercial properties. Let me know if you do it.

Post: Booking.com. insane not to use.

Joel LazarPosted
  • Investor
  • Kissimmee, FL
  • Posts 113
  • Votes 35
Quote from @Ken Latchers:

I have been using booking.com and Airbnb mostly. People complain about booking.com cancellations. I have fixed that completely. 

Airbnb types are seeking cheap and deeply discounted. Booking.com people pay a premium pricing and are good guests. I don't get a huge amount, but it is a good stream.

My secret is I use the one-hour window to allow cancellation. They made an error or are just confused, it weeds most of them out. I use strict / flexible cancellation policy. Any cancellation within 60 days I get the full payment.

I realize there are Regional differences. Booking.com leaves Airbnb in the dust in my area.


 Great post Ken. But my biggest fear is not screening out guest like I do with airbnb. I don't allow instant booking if they have any reviews less than 5 star. I have zero issues that way. 

Post: New Construction-Short Term Rental

Joel LazarPosted
  • Investor
  • Kissimmee, FL
  • Posts 113
  • Votes 35

I’m not doing anything. Just trying to find out what developments of new construction non primary condominiums are paying Brokers on a sale.

Post: New Construction-Short Term Rental

Joel LazarPosted
  • Investor
  • Kissimmee, FL
  • Posts 113
  • Votes 35

I’m looking for a range. We are just researching for a possible future project. 
The answer in Florida is 6 to 10%.

Post: New Construction-Short Term Rental

Joel LazarPosted
  • Investor
  • Kissimmee, FL
  • Posts 113
  • Votes 35
Quote from @Angie Castro:

Hey Joel! It all depends on the deal. Did the realtor find you the land? Have they help you during the construction process such as picking out finishes and walking the property for you?  What is the price point?