25% is the "standard" but I think it's silly that we think of it that way, the same way there isn't really supposed to be a standard for commission, I think referral fees should vary depending on the strength of the relationship you have and how warm of a handoff it is.

Cold ones you can move to a campaign, warm/hot have on lists to touch base with.

While this is common for metro markets, Houston's warm weather + strong business climate allow investors to ensure that their STR is going to be in a strong position to get bookings year round. 

We’d love to help you grow your business by connecting you with these warmed up investor leads!

Hi Vivi,I would not wait because as soon as it starts to warm up here in Florida we tend to see a lot of buyer activity pick up. 

Warm Regards,Vik.

If you're going to cold call an agent (warm lead/referral is always best) make it value added (unique loan products are best - HELOCs and construction loans are things that seem to be more rare in the lending community for most brokers; offer to host an event with (or for) them (open house for agents or the public is most common but you could do a first time buyer happy hour or something like that too); helpful rate information; information on the opportunity cost of waiting to buy in this ever increasing market is always good as well.

Guide to City Regulations (http://www.cityofgardena.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/quickreference.pdf)************Good luck, I think you have a shot :) Most people who want to re-zone, or who are trying for a variance are trying to go from R1 to an R2 so, it sounds like you're doing the opposite and your idea might be received more warmly than you might think.Please feel free to @ me any follow-up questions you have.

Warm regards,Nikhail (Nick) Martin RentSpree Support (323) 515-7757 www.rentspree.com

Warm Regards,Liz