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When it comes to returns on investment for coastal short term rentals or vacation homes, a prime characteristic can be proximity to the beach or an oceanview. Having helped several clients obtain oceanview properties ...
I have a duplex that I live in that is in a hot market, there is also another duplex next door that the older owners (out of town) are considering selling. The properties are blocks from the many amenities of the a...
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Hello, fellow investors! Thank you for all the comments and advice! My husband and I are trying to buy our 2nd property in Florida as a vacation home. While we are not using it, we plan to rent it. Of course, we are...
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Do you buy, own, or are you interested in Vacation Rentals? How many do you own? How long have you been in the business, etc.? Feel free to tag others that you know that are in VR niche, or thinking about it. Most imp...
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Been searching the BP forums and not seeing much discussion about vacation rental properties. So thought I'd share a vacation rental success story and hope to get input from other members regarding vacation rental in...
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I'm all in on vacation rentals. While so many investors are searching high and low for that multi-unit that's a bit under-priced, or that's slipped under the radar. Or that SFR that other investors have overloo...
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I am a long time lurker and decided to join the fray. I live in North Houston and have invested in vacation rental homes. I enjoy real estate and the different areas, niches... that come with it. My goal is to make...
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Hi all-How do you decide how many rooms is too many rooms?For example, let's say your market has 50% 3bd, 20% 4bd, and 10% 5bd demand.Does this merit purchasing a 4bd property over a 3bd?Higher ADRsBooked calendars (4...
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Hi all,We're looking at perhaps STR'ing our place in the NY hudson valley area. I think the major questions are:1. LLC or single owner. If we have 2m$ personal liability cover specifically for STR, is there any benefi...
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What is the lowest cap rate you will invest at in an STR-friendly market w/ good future demand outlook?
Are these targets still achievable for you in today's market?
(Asking about cap rate instead of CoC so it's ap...