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All Forum Posts by: Olivia Leija

Olivia Leija has started 3 posts and replied 58 times.

Post: Finally stepping out of the background

Olivia LeijaPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Weslaco, TX
  • Posts 58
  • Votes 17

Hello Jason,

I would recommend to short term rent your home for increased cash flow if you have the time to self-manage it with automation that is available.  I hear Austin is good for short term rental market.  Good luck!

Post: STR with duplex for tax benefits

Olivia LeijaPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Weslaco, TX
  • Posts 58
  • Votes 17

Hello Arthur,

I converted a 4-plex that was originally long-term rentals into short-term rentals this year.  I am wondering the same thing.

Post: All in one loan / HELOC loan - Jumbo second home

Olivia LeijaPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Weslaco, TX
  • Posts 58
  • Votes 17

Dan how did you like the All In One Loan?  I am considering using that loan product as well.

Post: Advice Regarding All in One Loan?

Olivia LeijaPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Weslaco, TX
  • Posts 58
  • Votes 17

Our lender for our last acquisition just recommended the All In One Loan product as well. We are considering using this loan product for our HELOC.

Post: Opportunities in Brownsville Texas

Olivia LeijaPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Weslaco, TX
  • Posts 58
  • Votes 17

Hello!  So did you invest in Brownsville after all?  I am considering it myself.

Post: Finding builders for developed gulf access lots Padre Island

Olivia LeijaPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Weslaco, TX
  • Posts 58
  • Votes 17

Hello James.  I am a short term rental operator/investor.  I am interested in investing in vacation properties on the Gulf.  Have you developed the area and if so how is it going?

Post: Looking for ST advice on Galveston, Port Aransas and South Padre

Olivia LeijaPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Weslaco, TX
  • Posts 58
  • Votes 17

Jake thank you for sticking up for SPI.  I love SPI and am considering investing there and self-managing.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.   

Post: New Investor, Just Purchased 1st STR in South Padre Island

Olivia LeijaPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Weslaco, TX
  • Posts 58
  • Votes 17

How is it going so far Jacob?  I am short term rental operator in Weslaco, TX just 45 minutes from the SPI.  I am considering investing in SPI as well.  Any input would be helpful.  Let me know if you need a co-host as I am familiar with short term rental property management. 

Post: S. Padre Island for STR?

Olivia LeijaPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Weslaco, TX
  • Posts 58
  • Votes 17

I am considering purchasing a property in South Padre Island and self-managing as a short term rental.  Any input would be appreciated.

Post: 5 Terms You're Too Shy to Ask About

Olivia LeijaPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Weslaco, TX
  • Posts 58
  • Votes 17

Thank you River.  Yes it does feel like another language.  Thank you for clarifying some of these definitions.  I am looking into scaling my short term rental portfolio with a vacation home loan.  Any suggestions?