All Forum Posts by: Mya Toohey

@Dylan Ausborn Welcome to the Sunshine state!  You can be any luckier then to get to spend your winters on the beach.  Congrats on making it through your first investment project.  I am in the Tampa area, closer to Saint Pete, Clearwater ish area.  I'd be happy to share to any knowledge I have.  It's a busy, and bustling job but you also can't forget to stop and smell the Roses every once and a while.  

AI scares me honestly.  What happens when we lose the one on one ability to build relationships with each other. The good old fashioned hand shake or even the quick nice to meet you hug.  AI may be the wave of the future but I'm just old school and wouldn't want my responses to be automated just to cover a bigger market.  I use AI to help write bios and such.   Even look up answers to questions.  I use Gemini and GroK.   They both have done well for me.  Remember, they are perfectly imperfect and are learning the process and trying to keep up with this ever changing environment.  It's a lot to experience and/or expect from something so old but yet so new.   Soon AI will be able to send your partner roses while you are eating your lucky charms.  That'll be the day. 

Welcome to the BP community.  I've been here 13 years and have had huge success and support from all of the members.  I believe when Real Stars Alighn you can make magic.  Believe in yourself and you can do amazing things!!!! Wishing you the best of luck! 

China breaks so easily it's not even buying the generic knock-offs and a huge red flag ready to fly away.  It doesn't have nothing to offer.  Smelly gross old Cheap plastic recycled material.  US has the most beautiful beaches sunset of purples and blues.  Light rain and would of mine to dance in the moonlight tonight too.  Not REALLY market info but just glad to have a Great day tooday.   Best Wishes!  Did anyone catch the Preakness???

I totally agree with@Dilwyn Nicodemo.  I'm in the Tampa, Clearwater, Saint Pete Area.  I would happily chat if interested.  Congrats! Sounds like you are well on your way!!!

I am in the Tampa, Saint Pete, Clearwater area. I am a Real Estate Pro and my partner does rehabbing with permits and all!  Happy to chat. 

@Shawn McCormick  
Most Orlando neighborhoods actually promote STR. They framed it inviting to fault owners from acquiring additional wealth. Some investors find it unfair that there are "said" investors better at discovering and utilizing resources to their advantage.

Start with identifying the "Primary Subject" property. Then, diligently cross reference it with all available "Vacation Sites" (search using the subject property address) The owners/ Hosts info will pull up in a general search of what's close. Research each listing from all platforms and you will see trends, Discriptions, Inticing or family friendly Waze to attract attention to the property. Only appropriate and pertinent info will attract the upper echelon of respected guests to visit your STR. Less is more. Simple, classy, retro & even vintage decor is bring in the big moola. Even if I had the bank roll to bling out a spot, I would never waste it on the important things your guests will make everlasting memories with. HOA is irrelevant in these cases. Once you put some effort into finding out the Minutes and By-Laws from the association, you throw that HOA out the window knowing that your thought out investments profits outweighs the HOA by 50% Ya'lls ROI can't be beaten any more. That HOA gets long forgotten. There are multiple similar names and areas, so please use caution when comparing vacancy rates, nightly rate trends and sleeping capacity. Does the listing show that it's business, vacation destinations nearby and has room for a family of 4 to be accommodated for? Oh, and don't forget the 5th, their dog. Not only do you need to know St. names and subdivisions which gross more revenue, and for Pete's sake, the condo complex will allow you to utilize their resort style pool and quant lounging area with multiple TVs and the liquors a flowing. It's all about a vibe. Does the STR make you feel at home? Does it have the take your shoes off and rest a while enjoying the fancy rolls of TP you never splurge on at home? No matter, where, when or how a STR is made, it should always be the place everyone wants to call home after traveling 1000 miles which is never too far if you really enjoy the ambiance, amenities, unwarranted surprises and mindful upgrades your STR holds. To top it off a family friendly excursion to Universal while making lifelong memories. Will I always give the best advice, maybe, no. I will keep it real and be glad to answer anyone needing additional resources when I have my a chance to share the wealth with like minded and passionate individuals like myself.

Sure, I can take a look. I'll DM you info. 

@Robert Smith. Would you consider a renovation or BRRRR in the Clearwater, Saint Pete and Tampa Bay Area of good 'ol' sunny Florida. If you ever come down. I'll meet you for coffee!!! Best of Luck!!!! Utilize your local gurus most of all. Outside trends and selling tackets don't always work in every market. Find a GREAT Realtor and have them run CMA's. (Comparable Market Analysis) and they can be your boots on the ground. Pay them per task if needing quotes or contractors met. You know, all the extra that we as investors would do ourselves had we been on site. You can find one here on the Bigger Pockets resources. Cheers!

I had my account messages deleted for the last 6 years....  did this happen to MORE of US, OR just ME????