All Forum Posts by: KiKi Wood

Hi @Harli Kern! Welcome to BP. I know you just moved from Indy, but it's a great market for first-time investors! I would love to connect with you about investing in Indy, or just real estate in general! :)

Welcome to BP! That's an awesome journey. 

Hi @Craig Morris! Welcome to Bigger Pockets! I am a realtor in Indianapolis, IN. I would love to connect with you! My fiancé and I run a property management company, and I help people with all kinds of investments! I would love to connect if you're ever interested in the Indy market. :) I wish you the best of luck. 

Hi @Seongbo Choi! Welcome to Bigger Pockets. I know you said you were interested in out-of-state investing, so I wanted to connect with you about the Indianapolis, IN market! My fiancé and I manage 21+ rentals in Indy (mostly STR), and it is a great place to invest. Indianapolis is known for its lower barrier to entry, and growing markets in and around the city! I help with all kinds of investments, so I would love to connect with you about the Indianapolis market! :)

Hi Rose! That's awesome! I love to hear when fellow realtors are investing. Have you decided what kind of investment you're interested in, and what markets? I would love to connect with you to learn more!

Hi @Dustin James! 

Welcome to BP. I know there are so many markets to choose from, but I highly recommend Indianapolis, IN! My fiancé and I personally manage 21+ rentals (mostly STRs) in Indy, and it is a great place to invest. Indianapolis is known for its lower barrier to entry, and the growing markets in and around the city! Let me know if you want to chat more about the market, I would love to connect! :) 

In a general sense, make sure the market you're looking in fits your criteria/needs! Market research is imperative to making sure you find the right investment. Connect with local professionals to make sure that market is right for you!

Wishing you the best of luck! Please let me know if you would like to connect about the Indy market. 

I agree with @Nicole Heasley Beitenman! 

If you're going to do that, you will really have to stay on top of both platforms. It could get tricky if your market/realtor charges for listing and/or taking applications for it as well. It's not impossible, but it seems like it would be a lot to handle with it being live and inquired about on both sites. 

I do it in Indianapolis, but it is important to know what to look for! Like what others said, you can copy what the competitors are doing in the area, but sometimes it's good to let a pro do it! I would make sure you look for someone that has experience, and knows how to set your STR apart. I would also make sure that you have a realistic budget. It helps to really lean into the amenities and/or decor of that area to shape the design of your STR! You want to make it where your STR is the one getting clicked on because of the design, or the amenities that make you stand out. Hope this helps!

Guesty! We are currently building our direct booking sites for our 21+ properties through Guesty, and we love it so far. It integrates with everything well!

In my opinion, yes! It always comes down to the market that you're looking to invest in, but if you have the systems/teams in place and you set your STR apart, you will do great!