STR in Desert Hot springs, Ca what are the risks and rules
I did airbnb in NYC for over 5 years, and thinking of doing short term rentals. I read they are allowed in Desert Hot Springs and have been
looking at mobile homes and condos there. My sister said there were a lot of gangs and some crime it being noted for drugs?
I don't want to end up with bad tenants bringing in large groups, and destroying the property. Is there a airbnb management
company that will screen tenants and handle the housekeeping? Since I'm new to the desert don't want to "lose my shirt"
Pauline
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Hey @Willert Morris, here is some info on the crime there.
https://www.neighborhoodscout....
Looks pretty dangerous in a lot of the area.
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Quote from @Michael Baum:
Hey @Willert Morris, here is some info on the crime there.
https://www.neighborhoodscout....
Looks pretty dangerous in a lot of the area.
It does look pretty bad, and I live in the worst town to live in in Kansas.
Hi, I bought and sold an STR in Desert Hot springs last year. They do allow STR's. It is an area that is "in the path of progress" yes some areas are high crime and the winds are crazy there- that is why all the turbines are there. The area that I was in, was a good area closer to the freeway. There are A LOT of mobile homes and a lot of golf courses, snowbirds love to come down for winter and golf. So, I would suggest areas in or around the golf courses. There is a lot of building going on and as all the areas around it are starting to cancel STR's I think the demand might go up there and more building will continue to happen.
Also, talk to some local Pm's out there.... they will tell you the good areas and what to avoid. I know that Ryson PM has an office there. Reach out to them- always go to the locals, they will have the insider info you need.
Quote from @Willert Morris:
I did airbnb in NYC for over 5 years, and thinking of doing short term rentals. I read they are allowed in Desert Hot Springs and have been
looking at mobile homes and condos there. My sister said there were a lot of gangs and some crime it being noted for drugs?
I don't want to end up with bad tenants bringing in large groups, and destroying the property. Is there a airbnb management
company that will screen tenants and handle the housekeeping? Since I'm new to the desert don't want to "lose my shirt"
Pauline
Desert Hot Springs does have its "wtf" moments for sure. The better parts of Desert Hot Springs are around the Mission Lakes Country Club and the neighborhoods that hug the foothills. There is also an equestrian area called B Bar H Ranch by the Desert Dunes Golf Club that has a lot of newer development and new construction mixed with older properties needing rehab.