All Forum Posts by: Melanie Johnston

@Gerardo Hernandez I use Moxie Girl for my STR in 85250. The cleaners are great and they always do a nice job of resetting the house.

You can learn more at https://moxie-girl.com/

Tell them I sent you!

Melanie

Gregory,

I applaud your initiative. I would like to attend. Thanks for getting this started.

Melanie

@Jonathan Simmons you could jump right in OR you could find someone in your market doing what you want to do and apprentice on their project to see where all the land mines can be lurking. You’ll learn how to choose and manage contractors and so much more. You can probably find someone like this on BP. A great way to build experience before you put your money on the line.

@Travis Henry I'm really looking forward to meeting your members and sharing my insights into the Arizona real estate market. Please feel free to check out my website at https://www.phoenixscottsdale.realestate/

And if anyone has specific interests or questions they want to send me in advance, I will be happy to bring that information.

Mahalo!

Melanie

Hey @Brad Clarizio just curious which direction you went. I have a STR in Scottsdale that I convert to a longer-term rental to cover the summer months, so I can vouch for your strategy on that front. I'm happy that the 4-month guest covers expenses and cuts down on management time and expenses.

Hopefully you found a great property and you're having success!

@Rick Smitts your post reminds me of the [#AskBP 021] episode I caught on YouTube today:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5l6h2z6LMw 

Never hurts to hear from Brandon Turner himself! It's an oldie but a goodie. You might consider a hybrid solution between buying for yourself and buying a property to Airbnb. Can you find a property that lets you stick your toe in the water of both home ownership and STR hosting? Might be good experience on both fronts. Start small, learn and grow.

Keep us posted on the direction you go. It will be great to get an update from Future Rick.

@Travis Henry thought you would find this interesting.

If you're researching the strength of a rental market, this will help:

Multifamily Executive Magazine article "Rents Moving Higher in Sun Belt"

https://www.multifamilyexecutive.com/property-management/rent-trends/rents-moving-higher-in-the-sun-belt_s

Welcome @Kelsy White!

I'm sorry you experienced a health issue, but it sounds like you found the silver lining...and your new home and your new calling. You have a sound strategy for your future and BP is THE place to get the knowledge, support and insight to make it happen. I hope to get to meet you one day because I love your enthusiasm.

Wishing you lots of learning and a bright future in investing!

Melanie

I currently have an Airbnb in Scottsdale. SFR in a non-HOA neighborhood. As an agent, I attend city meetings and workshops with attorneys on where regulations are heading and how to prepare. Happy to answer any questions.