All Forum Posts by: Mya Toohey

As a host here in Florida i would always make sure to have an umbrella policy that covers personal liability if something happens.

Hi!!!  I remember those days. Congrats on getting started.  I am now an agent and investor in Florida.  If the numbers work in your area then go for it.  Make sure to read as much as you can here on BP and reach out when you need help.  Best of luck to you!

I hosted AirBNB in the Tampa Florida area.  It's good that it's allowing the direct booking sites to gain exposure.  It will save thousands in fees and the owners/hosts will be able to make more money.

Hi! I am an agent in the Tampa Florida area. I would be a happy to chat with you. I have had much success with MLS offers.

Welcome to BP!  I am a Realtor and Investor in the Clearwater/Tampa Florida area.  Make sure to start putting your team together.  You will need good people to help make you successful.

Hi!  I am a Realtor in the Clearwater/Tampa area.   Furnished Mid-term rentals are always a way you can go.  Three or more months and have the renters pay for water and electric but offer Internet and yard care.  It makes a great way for people moving or just staying for a short term period.  You also have them pay a deposit just like long term rentals.  

Hello!  I am also in the Clearwater/Tampa Florida area.  I had an owner that wanted to sell their property that was listed on AirBNB.  So, if it's a matter of already having a tenant ready to move in on a specific date or if you just didn't want to continue.  Is it worth paying the fees for each stay and getting a long term renter or is it better to keep the reservations?  I would still go ahead and list it for rent early no matter what.  Rentals go really fast here and you can show the house while it's vacant.

Hello! I am a Realtor in the Clearwater/Tampa Florida area.  I myself will do full or part time property management.  I offer either 10% monthly and manage everything including accepting rent and paying owners, or on call management.  Both charge a fee for tenant screening but only if there is a problem would the owners call me to help get it fixed, they also accept the rent payments directly from tenant.  So, the question really is, do you want to have to manage the tenants yourself or pay to have some one do it?  Property management companies have their own standard lease they use and Realtors will use the owners specific or generic state lease depending on what the owner wants.   If you are looking for passive income then use a company or agent that does full time management.  Otherwise, you will take on calls and hunting down rent payments to your workload.  

I am in CLearwater Florida.  The most successful STRs have pools.  Especially, if the home is a few miles from the beach.  When I run numbers for homes with pools against non pool homes and the average was 30% more revenue. 

Tennessee is a great place.  I have clients that just built a unit there and it is doing great.  Theirs is in Sevierville TN.  Just a thought to take a look at.