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All Forum Posts by: Yu Liu

Yu Liu has started 11 posts and replied 249 times.

Post: Remote Str Start Up

Yu LiuPosted
  • Investor
  • Tallahassee
  • Posts 249
  • Votes 93

There are people who have an entire business helping you set up and design a STR relatively quickly (3-7 days) depending on size of home and complexity but you are going to be paying a bit of a premium but you do save on the headache. I think it's around $15K minimum for a smaller place as a reference point. I know a couple people that does this, let me know if you need me to connect you.

Post: managing furniture deliveries from a long distance

Yu LiuPosted
  • Investor
  • Tallahassee
  • Posts 249
  • Votes 93

Easiest and least costly is to go there and spend a week or so to get everything in order.

Another one is to hire someone trustworthy and pay them to put it in their garage or in a storage unit for a month

Post: Do You Provide TV Options?

Yu LiuPosted
  • Investor
  • Tallahassee
  • Posts 249
  • Votes 93

Depends on the area. My market is a tertiary market so not a large metro and not a vacation market. I provide Roku TVs and the trinity of subscriptions: Netflix, Hulu, and Disney + and it has been fine

My market is Tallahassee and I am only on Airbnb and VRBO. 90% of my reservations come from Airbnb and 10% from VRBO.

Post: Where should I buy materials for my rental?

Yu LiuPosted
  • Investor
  • Tallahassee
  • Posts 249
  • Votes 93

@Chris Barrett do you just ask the cashier or how do you negotiate LVP? Unless you're buying over like 5000 sqft?

Post: Doing my first flip, where do you all source your material?

Yu LiuPosted
  • Investor
  • Tallahassee
  • Posts 249
  • Votes 93

Curious where everyone sources their material for flips/brrrs? 

I've mainly looked at Home Depot/Lowes for flooring and larger items and got hardware like knobs, faucets from amazon/wayfair but curious to hear where you all get your materials from

Also, need to get a double vanity for master bathroom, any recommendations?

Post: Looking to sell to investor/flipper in Tallahassee, FL

Yu LiuPosted
  • Investor
  • Tallahassee
  • Posts 249
  • Votes 93

Hi @Stacey Reeb, interested! I sent you a message as well!

Post: STR Insurance in Florida

Yu LiuPosted
  • Investor
  • Tallahassee
  • Posts 249
  • Votes 93
Quote from @James Curran:
Quote from @Yu Liu:

I can vouch for Kin insurance as well for STR insurance


 Yu, is this who you are currently using for Tallahassee rentals? Multifamily?


 Yes

Post: Real estate photographer referral

Yu LiuPosted
  • Investor
  • Tallahassee
  • Posts 249
  • Votes 93

Mine moved last year but I've heard good things about Nancy Sunlight photography

Quote from @Gena Moore:
Quote from @Yu Liu:

1) Main thing is interest rates are high right now so unless the property is in an very desirable area and at a great price, then it doesnt make sense to buy when rates are 8-9% right now. 

2) Marketing platforms, MLS is the best way to go followed by social media group (Facebook groups, etc)

3) what makes a house sell comes down to location and price, but above all price. You could give me the best location but if your house is way above what I could afford, I wouldn't want it. 

4) you can look into renting it out if the numbers make sense. I can help you take a look at if MTR would be good, could you do STR?

Hope that helps!


 "Main thing is interest rates are high right now" --> This is exactly it.

What is MTR and STR?
I've been in touch with a local property manager. It doesn't look good for renting.





STR = Short term rentals (think airbnbs)

MTR = Mid term rental (30 day stays, think travel nurses or corporate housing)