New short term rental in Fredericksburg, TX

New short term rental in Fredericksburg, TX

Rental Property Investor · Fort Worth, TX · Member since 2016 · 39 posts · 20 votes

Investment Info:

Single-family residence other investment in Fredericksbrg.

Purchase price: $314,500
Cash invested: $75,000

Bought a 3bed 2 bath, 2 car garage SFH, that was used as a long-term rental. We will be rehabbing and then renting it out as a short-term rental. We are going to update the kitchen, bathrooms, put in new floors, new heating/air, roof, and update the backyard. We are going to turn the garage into an entertainment area that will include a sleeper sofa.

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

We like the short-term rental market. We were looking for a place that had year-round guests and events. Fredericksburg is in the hill country of Texas, so there is always something going on. This part of the state also has many wineries, making it a popular travel destination for a lot of Texans.

How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

I found the deal on the MLS. The house was on the market for over 60 days so I put in an offer below asking. They excepted and then we negotiated a lower price after the inspection report.

How did you finance this deal?

I found an investor to put up the down payment. We are using a bridge loan to fund the remodel.

How did you add value to the deal?

I found the market and the deal. I will be the one who manages the remodel, and guest relations.

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  • Member since 2021 · 2 posts · 0 votes
    5y
    Hey Joe,
    I am new here to BP... Just started working in F'burg and living in San Antonio until I can find a place to live closer to work. I am working for an architecture firm and have years of building/construction/carpentry experience that I am looking to leverage in my first investment property.

    How are things going with your STR in F'burg.

    cheers,
    Brett
  • Solo 401k Expert · Anaheim Hills, CA · Member since 2012 · 18k+ posts · 6k+ votes
    5y

    Thank you for sharing @Joe Rivera

  • Rental Property Investor · Fort Worth, TX · Member since 2016 · 39 posts · 20 votes
    5y

    @Brett Blackmon welcome to BP. Things are moving slow, we are still trying to get our permits. We are hoping to get them here in the next week or two. Once we have them then the remodel should go quick. I am hoping to have the property on AirBnB by the end of September.

  • Member since 2021 · 2 posts · 0 votes
    5y

    Good luck @Joe Rivera! Looking forward to hearing about your success. Fredericksburg is an interesting market.

  • Member since 2018 · 4 posts · 3 votes
    4y

    Hi Joe,

    How is it going with your STR? We are just looking at putting an offer on a 'bnb' as they call it (meaning its been STR before and has the permits) - curious to hear from others about their experience.

  • Bonnie LowPro Member
    Lender · Asheville, NC · Member since 2016 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    4y

    @Joe Rivera how did you handle getting a license (if required by the City) for your STR since it was previously a LTR? I know much of Texas outside of Austin doesn't have a lot of restrictions for STRs so hopefully that was the case for you. We're looking at the TX hill country, too, as well as a few lakes in the same area. So far the areas we're looking at are very STR friendly.

  • Rental Property Investor · Fort Worth, TX · Member since 2016 · 39 posts · 20 votes
    4y

    @Bonnie Low I am still in the process of remodeling the house. The biggest thing the city requires at the moment is for us to put in sprinkler system into the house and have a defined evacuation plan in place. Those are the biggest hurdles at the moment. The next big issue is going to be parking. Street parking is a big issue down there for the city. 

  • Real Estate Agent · Dallas, TX · Member since 2020 · 164 posts · 80 votes
    4y

    @Joe Rivera I'm looking to do the same. Sent you a message!

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