All Forum Posts by: Bryant Xavier

Hi, Patricia! 

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@Reno Philip I absolutely can. My wife is from the Montgomery area. I'll send you a PM 

@Dan Thomas did you get a plumber to do this also? I think having it in writing from a plumber would help this case a lot. A PM is a professional in managing property, not plumbing. 

Unacceptable and I'm sorry you're going through this and I'm sorry Airbnb isn't cooperating as they should. 

I assume documentation was a top priority here when discovering the property's conditions. In addition to submitting your documentation I'd get a plumber to state in writing that the windows being left open is what caused the pipes to freeze. I'm not positive, but hopeful they would take a professionals word and help on that cost. 

Hey, Marc. 

What market are you in? I have some short term rentals located in College Station, Bryan Tx home of Texas A&M. Our market heavily relies on the universities event calendar, so wanted to weigh in here on some recommendations. 

I'd make sure you're very familiar with the university's schedule & event calendar. You could try to chat with some people on campus and maybe even set some flyers up in or around the stadium. 

If you're open to mid term renting (we transition to this during our slower season), I'd also recommend speaking with the university and trying to see if you could try to be the source for their mid term housing. A lot of universities have students that need mid term housing due to graduation dates, mini semester programs, etc. and I've found if you approach them and offer them a solution to this problem, they are willing to work with you and help send business your way. 

I think for the 2 other attractions nearby, a lot of people I'm assuming aren't needing lodging for the museum and or park. My recommendation would be to look into hospitals nearby and try to market to them to be an option for traveling nurses also. 

Hope this helps! 

@John Mason great. Thanks for the advice! 

Hi, guys!

I am interested in networking with some fix and flip investors investing in the Texas market. I have joined some local groups on Facebook, but was wondering...  what is the BEST way to get in touch with investors that fix and flip properties in my area?

Jill,

Check the app/website turnoverbnb. The website works to connect STR owner/operators with reputable cleaners in the area you're located. You can put out a bid and request to see who's available in the zip code you input.

Hope this helps! 

Vanessa,

I second others comment on the advice of putting yourself in the owner's shoes and figuring out your selling points from that point of view. 

On another note.. I know a rental arbitrage opportunity in the Bryan / College Station, Texas market if you want me to send you some more details. 

Hey, Seth! 

Fellow investor and realtor in the B/CS area. Have a client that does sober living homes here in B/CS. Would be happy to intro you two. Sending you a connect request