Taos & Ski Valley for short-term rental (STR)? Need RE Agent

[Travis Lucy]

Hello - My family and I love the Taos area and we'd like to get serious about property shopping. I'd appreciate any recommendations for local real estate agents who understand the area & ins/outs of STRs. No local agents turned up in the BP directory search. Thank you! 

[Leah McNell]

Hey Travis! I am a real estate agent in Albuquerque/Angel Fire area. I currently live in Albuquerque, but my husband and I just purchased a STR in Angel Fire...and its performing really well. My brokerage is actually located in Angel Fire (45 min from Taos) and has sold property in Taos, so we may be able to help you out! I have never sold/listed a property in Taos, but have explored the area/market in an effort to purchase a STR there myself.

I'd love to learn more about what your goals are for your STR. Are you looking to cash flow? Or is this STR just something you want to simply own and have guests pay off your mortgage? From my experience, a place near Taos ski resort would guarantee year round renters. Taos not only has amazing skiing, but also has a bike park, and they have plans to expand.

We originally wanted a place in Taos, but the market to entry was too high for us. If you are willing to pay a little more, and get a smaller place, you can make Taos work. I love this stuff, so I can help analyze a couple properties there for you. Also, if you are interested in learning more about Angel Fire, let me know. Purchasing a STR there has been a huge win for us and a great first STR purchase.

Feel free to shoot me a private message and I can give you more details about what I know about the Taos area and STRs around there.