All Forum Posts by: Joel Lazar
Joel Lazar has started 29 posts and replied 116 times.
Post: Booking.com. insane not to use.
- Investor
- Kissimmee, FL
- Posts 120
- Votes 35
Quote from @Jackie Diaz:
How have you all been dealing with showing your property address on Booking.com? I just listed our property but want to hide the entire address until the guests formally book.
Appreciate your feedback!
I had a horrible experience with booking.com. Few bookings, lots of cancels, inaccurate information and a total fail synching with other software.
Post: Seeking Feedback: Would a Tool to Streamline Due Diligence in CRE Be Useful?
- Investor
- Kissimmee, FL
- Posts 120
- Votes 35
I am the type that prefers software. I use STESSA, hospitable, turno etc.. I would love to have one to analyze and manage mixed use commercial properties. Let me know if you do it.
Post: Ormond Beach Short Term Rentals
- Investor
- Kissimmee, FL
- Posts 120
- Votes 35
Post: Booking.com. insane not to use.
- Investor
- Kissimmee, FL
- Posts 120
- Votes 35
Quote from @Ken Latchers:
I have been using booking.com and Airbnb mostly. People complain about booking.com cancellations. I have fixed that completely.
Airbnb types are seeking cheap and deeply discounted. Booking.com people pay a premium pricing and are good guests. I don't get a huge amount, but it is a good stream.
My secret is I use the one-hour window to allow cancellation. They made an error or are just confused, it weeds most of them out. I use strict / flexible cancellation policy. Any cancellation within 60 days I get the full payment.
I realize there are Regional differences. Booking.com leaves Airbnb in the dust in my area.
Great post Ken. But my biggest fear is not screening out guest like I do with airbnb. I don't allow instant booking if they have any reviews less than 5 star. I have zero issues that way.
Post: New Construction-Short Term Rental
- Investor
- Kissimmee, FL
- Posts 120
- Votes 35
I’m not doing anything. Just trying to find out what developments of new construction non primary condominiums are paying Brokers on a sale.
Post: New Construction-Short Term Rental
- Investor
- Kissimmee, FL
- Posts 120
- Votes 35
I’m looking for a range. We are just researching for a possible future project.
The answer in Florida is 6 to 10%.
Post: New Construction-Short Term Rental
- Investor
- Kissimmee, FL
- Posts 120
- Votes 35
Quote from @Angie Castro:
Hey Joel! It all depends on the deal. Did the realtor find you the land? Have they help you during the construction process such as picking out finishes and walking the property for you? What is the price point?
Post: New Construction-Short Term Rental
- Investor
- Kissimmee, FL
- Posts 120
- Votes 35
I know that typically there is a 5 to 6% commission in most Resi transactions. What are developers of new short term rental projects paying Realtors in North Carolina? In Florida we see 6 to 10%.
Post: New Construction-Short Term Rental
- Investor
- Kissimmee, FL
- Posts 120
- Votes 35
I know that typically there is a 5 to 6% commission in most Resi transactions. What are developers of new short term rental projects paying Realtors in North Carolina? In Florida we see 6 to 10%.
Post: Florida Sales & Use Tax
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- Kissimmee, FL
- Posts 120
- Votes 35
Quote from @Andrew Steffens:
Oh, not trying to sell you on our PM services. Our Office Manager in conjunction with accountant remit the taxes directly for all of our units but I see the emails come in from the state and counties about our accounts and payment remittance. I would call the county and state taxation offices or go on their sites and set up accounts. It is not too complicated to do
Please DM me when you have a chance with the cost of managing just my city, county and state sales taxes. If I would do that with you, I would likely have you do my Federal tax as well and keep it all in one house. Thank you.