All Forum Posts by: Orly Howard

Thanks all for the input! @Robert Gilstrap yes I think more than likely the little old lady scenario! - The restriction dates back to when the house was originally built in 1953. So yes I'm curious as to who could enforce that. @John Banaski no HOA but yes it seems like each area has it's own restrictions, rules etc. @Lynnette E. we are pulling the neighbour's deeds now - so far 3 out of 11 on the street have the same

Hi BP'ers

Has anyone ever come across restrictions on short term rentals on a deed? I was getting ready to sign a contract (in Sullivan County, upstate NY) when my lawyer informed me that it had this restriction. This is what the deed said;

No building nor any lot shall be used for any commercial purpose nor for any trade, business, profession, nor as a rooming house, hotel or boarding house

I was planning to buy this, renovate and then use as a short term rental. There are no STR restrictions in the town, so I'm not sure who, if anyone would enforce this. But I also know that the next door neighbour is a potential complainer so that concerns me

This goes back to 1953 and I was told that only the person who wrote that can remove that restriction

I'd love to know if anyone else has come across this and if they let the sale go or took the risk - or if anyone has thoughts on this

Thanks in advance!

Orly

This is great - I'll look these up. Thank you all!

Hi 

I'm (very slowly) coming to the end of the refurbishment on my first STR and wanted to install a keyless entry system. There are a lot of different types out there so I wanted some advice. Can anyone recommend a specific lock or keyless system that they've had experience with, that balances quality of product with price. Thanks!

@Raisa Penney did you end up investing in anything in Biddeford?

Hi BP'ers - I'm looking at an STR in Kingston. I've only invested in Sullivan County so since Ulster County is new to me would love some advice. I really liked the City, but I've been reading up on potential new laws and regulations on short term rentals for Ulster County and particularly Kingston NY. I tried looking for the township meeting minutes but I didn't find anything concrete. Anyone have any further insights, or could anyone share if they'd be confident in purchasing an STR in Kingston NY knowing that new regulations could be imminent. Thanks!

@Jamie Strasser I’m in the middle of doing this now! Im in brooklyn but it’s all online at the moment anyway. I’m doing it through ATI training and really enjoying it. Feel free to reach out if you want anymore info.

Hi Samantha - I have both and am currently using them for a property in Jeffersonville, and used them for my Livingston Manor properties too.  Inspector is Justin Picciotti @Tru home inspection who's awesome, and Nicole Rieber who is the attorney in Monticello who is also great. I am currently studying home inspection and was with Justin on Monday at the Jeffersonville place and he was so accommodating and let me do the inspection with him!

Hi @Tommy Cheng I have a a couple of lawyer contacts in in west catskills. If that works you can DM me and I can share them

HI Tommy I don't know for Westchester but I believe there are not currently any regulations for Ulster County. My friend has a place there and airbnb's with it.  However I have heard that it has been discussed recently - see this article which mentions Ulster in particular https://www.timesunion.com/poi...  so I guess whilst there might not be any now, there's no guarantee that there won't be regulations in the near future - but I suppose that's the case for anywhere