All Forum Posts by: Steven Cochrane

We have a second home at N. Lake Tahoe managed by Vacasa. We have had this home as a vacation rental for 1.5 years (owned since 2010). Vacasa is for those who want a full service management company; way more than a long term rental where a manager collects rent and calls for repairs. Vacasa provides you with prorated owner insurance (charge for rented days only) marketing (photos, description, pricing, website), advertising via web, whole house cleaning and supplies such as paper towels, TP, all soaps, sponges, garbage bags, damage repair and can schedule owner required repairs/maintenance (water heater, snow removal, yard maintenance, etc.). If you are hands on and your rental is your business, then Vacasa is not for you. If you work full time and are willing to pay for turn key services, then you will make money with Vacasa inspite of their fees. You have calendar access to block out dates for personal, family or friends' use. So, compare your time and out of pocket expenses; you'll save doing it yourself, but if you want hassle free we found Vacasa to fit our needs. PS: We did compare and found other management companies to charge less commission, but for fewer services; take home message is to shop to find a management company that fits your needs if you need a management company at all.

We have 3 lots coming up for sale in the Hayward Highlands. Waiting for City approval of parcel map.

Sandeep:

I know a couple of contractor/developers. But they are really busy so perhaps a buy/ hold/ building permit timeline would be attractive.

Please contact me directly for options.

Steven Cochrane

[email protected]

510 225 8196

PS The house on the site plan may be for sale WITH the 3 lots; not separately right now.

We ( my sister and I) also own the existing house on the 4th lot. It rents for $3200./ month. We grew up there. We are not in a hurry to sell the house but open to ideas.

Three lots for sale together. Each lot 5000+ square feet each. SFR zoning.

Pending City approval of parcel map. Will sell now on approval contingency.

$700,000 for all 3 lots.

Elijah: I like Steve Vaughn's approach. I would also take a look at FSBO or MLS listings on Zillow/Trulia/Redfin/ Realtor.com, etc. that have been on the market for a long time, like 6 months or so that seem to be languishing compared to like properties that sell for the local DOM average (days on market). I'd bet that a percentage of these properties are over priced, but others may have other "defects". The owners may be motivated to do an owner finance in order to get it sold.

Steven Cochrane