Puerto Rico

[Angel9]

Looking to connect with hosts in Puerto Rico.

Please hit me up.

Mainly want to connect with those more experienced who have gone through high/low seasons.

And how they manage to stay on top of the tides.

[Myrna7]

Would like to join the group for an interview on the pros & cons of short term rentals in Puerto Rico and their recommendation for a startup in this type of business.

[John688]

Hello to everyone

How many days in a month you all are averaging in terms of occupancy from Airbnb alone?

Just curious.

Thanks

John

[Sonia241]

Hello, 

I just bought a condo in San Juan PR. I am looking for a maintenance compnay that will take care of the cleaning, etc since ai live in Il. Anyone know of a good reputable company? 

[Dennis-and-Maitee0]

Hi Sonia,
We did some research in the San Juan area and know a few Property Managers that offer the service. We can give you some recommendations. Send me a message to discuss.

[Wanda80]

Hi Dennis and Maitte,

I will have to travel to New York in December to take my brother to the Spyne Hospital to get an emergency operation. I'm looking for a co-host to take care of my reservations during my trip. Do you k ol of someone in the Airbnb community who could be interested?

Thank you in advance for your help!

Wanda

[Dennis-and-Maitee0]

Thanks for writing Wanda. We just sent you a private message to get in contact. 

Regards

Dennis

[Sally238]

Hi Sonia,

I just bought a home in Fajardo, Pr. My real estate agent is also a property manager. She is well known in Puerto Rico and has a great reputation. Please let me know if you would like more information.

Sally

[Rick243]

Hi Sally,

I'm looking for cleaning service for apartment in Loiza. Can you help?

Thank you,

RIck

[Sibe0]

Sonia, If you haven't found anyone let me know. 

[Willie19]

Dear La Boricua,

I, also, as you stated on your profile travel often. Having my vacation apt in Condado and seriously considering the AIRBNB option. As I researched the plethora of articles on local taxes, licensing (Tourism Agency requirement) and the AIRBNB considerations to ponder about...I would like to solicit your advise based on your experience.

If you are able, would like your insight on the feasibility of this possible choice for me. At your convenience via email: ****

Thanks,

Willie

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[John688]

Hello Sonia

I will love to share my contacts with you, please contact me at any time thru private message.

Thanks

John [Surname hidden]

[Christopher287]

I know this probably isn't the right forum for this post but the conversations in here have been pretty educational with some brilliant folks posting. So I am going to ask...  My recently retired mother lives in Puerto Rico around Arecibo.  She has a nice 3 bedroom house in a gated community about 10 minutes from the beach.  She has paid off about 2/3 of her mortgage but is struggling to juggle that,  and other expenses. I wanted to pay off her house for her in exchange for getting put on the deed with the intent of posting one of her rooms on air BnB to help generate some income.  The target would be one week min stays for folks moving to the area or vacationing.  She will obviously be there to maintain the home maybe cook some arroz con gandules and give people directions to the local sites and best places for mofongo.

The question that I have is how would I go about securing the financing to buy out her mortgage.  I have been researching this on different web-sites but couldn't use find anything useful.   I am assuming it would have to be a local bank or coperativa on the island, and I am far from PR right now.  My mom is not very knowledgeable in the mortgage laws/options and I could use some pointing in the right direction to a local lender that may have some insight that they can share.  If anyone has any suggestions specific to this topic in regards to helping elderly parents out of a mortgage (not necessarily buying the home for market value), feel free to respond here or PM me.

[Eddie258]

I have a question for any current hosts in Puerto Rico. Before Coronavirus, I was considering on buying a property in San Juan for Airbnb rentals. I’m worried that the pandemic may have affected travel and Airbnb sales as it has with many destinations. I wanted to ask what the current trends are for airbnb hosts? 

Are many travelers still visiting PR despite the restrictions? Has business taken a hit? In other words, is it worth it to invest in rental property at this time? 

[Eric4769]

I am wondering the same thing.

I actually bought an investment home here in Cabo Rojo about a year ago and have been working on getting it ready. Will be ready for Spring. 

At this point I'm not sure if I should keep and Air bnb or sell it.

I have been searching the site to see if I can find what occupancy looks like for 2021 but I can't seem to find it. 

You get any new info on this?

[Sean1117]

Hi Everyone,

I just came upon this post and was hoping that I might be able to get some input from folks that are hosting in Puerto Rico.  From what I understand, first you must sign up with the PR tourism company, obtain a hotel id# and then you can add the 7% tax in airbnb and then report it monthly to PR tourism.  I am wondering if it would be wise to set up an LLC and also looking for info/advice on setting up an insurance bond.  I am not aware of the requirements.  Any info/advice from others who are willing to share their experience would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you in advance.  Sean