Skip to content
×
Pro Members Get
Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
ANNUAL Save 16%
$32.50 /mo
$390 billed annualy
MONTHLY
$39 /mo
billed monthly
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime

Let's keep in touch

Subscribe to our newsletter for timely insights and actionable tips on your real estate journey.

By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions
Followed Discussions Followed Categories Followed People Followed Locations
Short-Term & Vacation Rental Discussions
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

Updated over 1 year ago on . Most recent reply

User Stats

31
Posts
17
Votes
Merritt Harris
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Syracuse New York
17
Votes |
31
Posts

First time poster, long time fan of Bigger Pockets

Merritt Harris
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Syracuse New York
Posted

Hello all! 

My name is Merritt, first time poster here. I bought my first investment property in 2013, a duplex, as a house hack. Two year ago, I turned on of the units into a STR and have since caught the bug. Since then, I've started a STR management company (Nov. 2022) and have scaled to 11, soon to be 13 units, under management.

On the investor side, I own a SF property that I first ran as a STR arbitrage deal for around a year. The SF is still an STR and I've since converted both units of my duplex to MTRs.

Goals: 

I'm consider two routes for the two properties I own: One is selling them on terms and becoming the bank. I like the idea of turning those investments into truly passive cash flow.

The second idea is to sell both of the properties and use the funds to buy and invest in an STR super property. Both of my properties are in the city and fall in the economy STR category, and my dream is to pivot into the luxury STR space.

My other goal is to 3x my STR management company. We brought in 350K gross revenue in year one, and I'd like to break 1mm in 2024. One of the ways I'd like to do this is by buying a STR management company, or contracts from other companies. 

Looking forward to connecting with others on these forums.

Merritt N. Harris

Most Popular Reply

User Stats

12,205
Posts
14,411
Votes
Bruce Woodruff
#1 Contractors Contributor
  • Contractor/Investor/Consultant
  • West Valley Phoenix
14,411
Votes |
12,205
Posts
Bruce Woodruff
#1 Contractors Contributor
  • Contractor/Investor/Consultant
  • West Valley Phoenix
Replied

Welcome @Merritt Harris. you should find this Forum a great place to learn, and share back...

Loading replies...