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All Forum Posts by: Chris Mury

Chris Mury has started 4 posts and replied 170 times.

Post: Who Provides Cleaning Supplies?

Chris Mury
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  • Realtor
  • St. Augustine, FL
  • Posts 178
  • Votes 100

@Avery Carl

Makes sense, thanks! I hadn’t considered the bed bugs/vacuum issue.

Post: Who Provides Cleaning Supplies?

Chris Mury
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  • Realtor
  • St. Augustine, FL
  • Posts 178
  • Votes 100

As a Host, do you supply cleaning supplies for your cleaner (bleach, soap, detergent, etc)? What about vacuums, buckets, brooms, mops?

Post: Florida Investing Rentals

Chris Mury
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  • Realtor
  • St. Augustine, FL
  • Posts 178
  • Votes 100

@Leonard Simmons

Hi Leonard!

Welcome to North Florida. You’re correct in your analysis that you won’t see nearly the appreciation that California rentals offer and Jacksonville is primarily a cash flow market.

I’m an agent and investor in the St. Augustine market and don’t do much in the Jacksonville area. I do know that it’s a tricky market to invest in. It’s neighborhood by neighborhood (even block by block) and is a HUGE city geographically. Maybe an investor-friendly agent like @Brent Nissen or @Lesley Resnick would be of help to you?

Good luck and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything in St. Augustine!

Post: AirBnb cleaner recommendations - St. Augustine

Chris Mury
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  • Realtor
  • St. Augustine, FL
  • Posts 178
  • Votes 100

Hi Everyone, 

We closed on the house and are in the process of getting it ready for AirBnb. We’re still in search of a good cleaner. Any additional suggestions?

Thanks!

Post: AirBnb cleaner recommendations - St. Augustine

Chris Mury
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  • Realtor
  • St. Augustine, FL
  • Posts 178
  • Votes 100

@Christine Sierra

Hi Christine,

Thanks for the reply! St. Augustine can be a great market for Vacation Rentals but you definitely need to understand the regulations and zoning before purchase to ensure that you are permitted to operate as a vacation rental.

I’m going to DM you a few items to review.

Post: AirBnb cleaner recommendations - St. Augustine

Chris Mury
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  • Realtor
  • St. Augustine, FL
  • Posts 178
  • Votes 100

@Chandler Janger

Sure, please DM me. Thanks!

Post: AirBnb cleaner recommendations - St. Augustine

Chris Mury
Posted
  • Realtor
  • St. Augustine, FL
  • Posts 178
  • Votes 100
Originally posted by @Elise Hazzard:

Hello Chris

While I don't have AirBnB experience myself, I've been considering it and have been thinking about the necessary elements like cleaning. While researching, I came across an earlier BP podcast and the the guest suggesting contactingnother hosts in the property area for recommendations. She admitted some responses were not helpful, but some other hosts were willing to share.  Just a thought. Wish I could tell you the episode #, but can only recall that it was someone from TN.

Good luck... IF I can find a good property (in air bnb friendly area), I'd sure like to give it a try. 

 Great idea! Thanks, Elise!

Post: AirBnb cleaner recommendations - St. Augustine

Chris Mury
Posted
  • Realtor
  • St. Augustine, FL
  • Posts 178
  • Votes 100

Hello Jax Area BP,

I’m closing on an AirBnb on 9/1 and I’m in need of a cleaning company. The property is in the downtown St. Augustine area. Any recommendations would be appreciated, thanks!

Post: Pleasant Ridge Duplex (soon to be triplex)

Chris Mury
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  • Realtor
  • St. Augustine, FL
  • Posts 178
  • Votes 100

@Kate Zieverink

Sounds like a great deal, congrats!

Post: How Long to Ramp Up?

Chris Mury
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  • Realtor
  • St. Augustine, FL
  • Posts 178
  • Votes 100
Originally posted by @Benjamin Vail:

From the day you make the listing active, if you follow recommendations on settings, and guidelines, you should see these number: 

- first 30 days = 50% - 75% of optimum expected revenue

- second 30 day = 75% - 90% of optimum expected revenue. 

- by 3rd month you will be at optimal. 

At first, only open a month of dates, and set you maximum night stays at like 1 - 3. You want shorter stays to begin with, because you are in a race to get 3 good reviews on your listing. Add the20% discount Airbnb offers, and raise your rates 20% - 30% higher than what you expect. Go out of your way to blow the socks off your first 3 guests with your service. After a few weeks (or after you have 3 good reviews), open the rest of your calendar at normal/high rates. Be sure to set weekend mush higher than weeknights. If you need any help, PM me. 
- good luck! 

 THANK YOU! This is exactly the answer I needed. I’ll definitely shoot you a PM if I hit any roadblocks. Thanks, Benjamin!