Published in Homads·Apr 3Member-onlyDifferences of Monthly Rentals vs Short-Term Rentals for HostsYou may be thinking that with the pandemic that you can just “wait out the storm” and turn your short-term rental into a monthly rental. Although there are many components that make it a lot easier to do this (i.e. furnished, all bills paid, already listed on multiple platforms) there’s…Real Estate5 min read
Published in Homads·Jan 10Member-onlyHow Laws and Regulations Could Affect Your Monthly RentalThere’s a lot of information investors need to know before deciding to buy a property for monthly rentals. We’ve gathered the most up to date (12/27/21) information in regards to the most popular cities for monthly rentals, landlord or tenant friendly states and what regulations apply. Please note that landlord…Real Estate5 min read
Published in Homads·Dec 30, 2021Member-onlyHow Much Money Can I Make With Monthly Rentals?Prior to Covid, monthly rentals were mainly only used by traveling professionals and those looking to move to a new city. As large companies shifted to remote work, people started to question why they were living where they were. At the time, work was surveyed to be the number one…3 min read
Published in Homads·Dec 29, 2020Member-onlyThe Differences in Short-Term Rentals (STR’s) and Medium-Term Rentals (MTR’s)A common question we get from property owners and managers is “What exactly is the difference between short-term rentals and medium-term rentals?” MTRs are a new area of real estate investing that has emerged after the advent of Airbnb. Duration, Revenue and Stability The level of involvement and risk vary amongst short-term, medium-term, and…Short Term Rental4 min read
Published in Homads·Dec 29, 2020Member-onlyHow I Avoided Illegal Squatters at My Monthly RentalPlease note that none of this is legal advice but rather an in-depth play-by-play account of my guest turned squatter (or more technically guest that overstayed, as squatters have more rights than guests do). It is best to consult an attorney if you’re experience a similar situation. Whether you call…Property Management14 min read
Published in Austin Startups·Jul 29, 2020Member-onlyThe Covid-19 Tax ReturnLess than 1% of ALL startups get venture funding with only 20% of those startups with a woman founder. The number gets smaller if you’re a minority, don’t come from an ivy league, and ultimately, don’t fit the pattern matching that investors oftentimes unconsciously do. For years this has been…Tech6 min read
Jun 1, 2020Member-onlyThe Harm We Do Being SilentI am Vietnamese-American. My parents became refugees and fled to the United States after the Fall of Saigon in 1975. I was raised to listen and follow instructions. That was how Asian-Americans became known as the “model minority” as we behaved the way America wanted us to. …Racism2 min read
Published in Homads·Apr 28, 2020Member-only6 Ways Renting and Living Will Look Different After Covid-19In order to understand changes in how we live, we’ll need to understand the relation in how we work. When surveyed, having a short daily commute was one of the highest priorities for where someone lives (unsurprisingly, price was the other highest factor). Fast Company details The Changes to Expect…Renting6 min read
Apr 5, 2020Member-onlyA Positive Perspective on Mental Health in a Global PandemicI typically write my blogs in a way that is more to the point and deliberate in value add for readers and will continue to do so, but I’ve found that I often exclude personal details about myself to keep it “business.” Maybe it’s because I’ve been reading Brene Brown’s…Pandemic6 min read
Mar 15, 2020Member-onlyHow to Stay Connected While QuarantinedAs someone who spent the majority of their 20’s as a freelancer working remotely and sporadically as a digital nomad, I’d say I’m well prepared for this moment. No, I have never been in a pandemic, and no, I have never experienced anything like this in my life (and neither…Pandemic4 min read