All Forum Posts by: Marissa Myers

@Paul Sandhu Congratulations! That's fantastic.

@Jim Gordon I had no idea that DirectTv is only about $10 for a second home - thanks for the tip!

@Steven Pesavento Great idea on games. I want something really fun for kids, too!

@John Woodrich Good point on the kegerator - probably not after the spring break market....

@Jim Gordon yes to pool and spa! No car. 

@Paul Sandhu The right entertainment options are so important. I've considered an AppleTV, but don't want folks ordering tons of stuff at my expense. How do you handle that with a streaming device?

@Tommy D. lol. I will remember the 14-month-old-son liability perspective whenever I analyze a property. Thank you!

@Joe Splitrock Good points. I will not include a car rental. Clean and good internet/cable is table stakes, no?

Thanks for the input,  @Corby Goade. I hadn't considered *anything* with wheels as a liability. Lots of friends provide bikes at their rentals.  @Wendy Schultz I love the idea of a gift basket, water bottles and a coupon to a local restaurant. And grocery shopping beforehand would be an awesome service!  I will not skip on furnishings, and get fantastic photos. Thanks again for the terrific ideas - and words of wisdom.

Thanks for the thoughtful responses.  @Paul Sandhu The kegerator is a genius idea. @Julie McCoy Really helpful. I'm definitely doing a pool, am talking to a property management gal about what the sweet spot is (sleeps 10-12, pool, spa). I'll put the car in the back burner, and circle back to it, answer the questions you ask, look at Turo. @JJ King Turo is new to me - thanks for bringing it to my attention.

Thanks!

@Luke Carl Ha ha ha! Good points, thanks!   That said, La Quinta is a high end market; renters are highly serviced. I want this place to rent all year long, not just Jan - April. Cash flow is key.

I'm looking to buy an investment property in the desert of CA, for high end renters who come for tennis and Coachella. I want my property to stand out among the others, to maximize occupancy in both the high- and off-season. 

1) What amenities are most desirable for my target market?

2) What if I offered the use of a car (my car, kept in the garage)?   

I don't see that a car is typically offered in vrbo/airbnb listings. Doubtless this opens up a can of insurance worms, but it's also a major value add, and solves a pain point for renters. They can uber from airport, then use my car.  

Any and all opinions welcome on how to cost-effectively create a highly desirable 3/2 party house in a competitive market.

Thanks!

Those are crazy low prices!

Wow, that is a good price. Thanks, @Calvin Kwan