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.

[Sam589]

You might know this already, but rarely is there a sold property that doesn't need additional cash investment - new water heater, security camera, sofa, water filter, refrigerator, etc. Once I post my unit online - VERY SOON - you'll see a competitive advantage I'm trying to seek in superseding customer expectation, simulate AIRBNB Plus accommodation & eventually be AIRBNB Plus certified. In return, I SHOULD be able to get MORE business & higher rate through quality. I'm a big fan of Harvard's Michael Porter competitive advantage business model. 

[Kelly792]

Can some hosts near Ceiba speak to the Airbnb laws, property tax costs and utility costs near Ceiba? 

[Sam589]

I’ll share my personal experiece from this year which might guide you. I don’t know what’s the distance definition of “near Ceiba” - 1 mile, 20 miles, etc.

1) Property tax is based on nonprimary home status and the value of your home. Since I don’t know if you plan to live in that home, I can’t write more.

2) Utility cost is based on a lot of factors: Electric only, old appliances, new appliances, house, condo, old water heater, new water heaters, size of unit you want to cool and used water, etc.

3) AIRBNB law seems to be almost nonexisitance. Before I purchased my condo in P.R. for 100% AIRBNB, I wrote a letter to the municipality where the condo was located, P.R. Governor, PR commerce security, P.R. Office of Tourism. I met with the mucipality’s vice mayor. Conclusion: ZERO AIRBNB regulations. 

Instead look into the community you plan to buy. If it’s a condo, check the HOA rules. 

[Kelly792]

I love the specificity of the reply!  You are awesome. 

I am looking at homes versus condos to ensure that the HOA rules are not a factor. 

I am currently looking at properties in Ceiba and Fajardo.  So anywhere within city limits is fair game.

I called the municipailty and I have to admit the gal I talked to seemed to be slightly clueless but also echoed that she did not think there was anything on the books. 

For electric, I was hoping for broad strokes as I am just looking at properties now.  I have been mildly disappointed in the lack of information on previous utilities for the properties I have looked at. An estimation is what I am after.  $10/50/100/200 ?  Your experience is fine for my generalities. 

I will not be living in the house.  I saw a reference to 9% property tax.  Is that accurate? 

[Jose4822]

do you have any experience on getting a host to care for your property?

[Janice246]

Would love to follow your journey Carlos! I’m new too, and looking to buy in PR. Keep posting! 🙂

[Carlos1357]

Hi All, 

My wife and I just purchase a 1 bedroom condo in Condado, San Juan area. We are new to being Hosts.  Not sure where to start. Need a cleaning service or a management service. Any advice or tips would be mostly appreciate it going to be doing a total remodel of the kitchen. Will be in town from May 1st to June 1st. Like to start to renting there after. Let me know if anyone wants to meet up.

[Ricardo-and-Laura0]

Puerto Rico Beach Rent is a full service property management company, specializing in managing and marketing Vacation Rental condos and villas in Puerto Rico

Thanks in Advance

Ricky

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[Jose4822]

Are you still hosting? What are your fees?

[David4407]

@Jose4822 Living in Design LLC, we charge 20%. We are a full service management company. Look us up on Face book and or Living in Design LLC dot com

[Ricardo-and-Laura0]

Hi 

Carlos, Im a property manager in Condado and Isla Verde Area.  send an email at *sensitive information hidden*

Thanks

[Dennis-and-Maitee0]

Saludos @Carlos1357  send me a message. Happy to help you out to find somebody good & reliable in the area.

Thanks

Dennis

[Carlos1357]

Thanks Dennis,  just getting started have a lot to learn quickly. So any advice or tips will be greatly appreciated. Do you have any contact for cleaning service? 

Best Regards,

Carlos Silva

[Dennis-and-Maitee0]

Hi Carlos!

Yes, we know a few resources that can help you out. Send me a private message to connect you with them. 

[Flavia165]

Hey, coming out to Dorado February 8th.  Would love info to get involved in the meetup.  Preparing to list my home.  How do I get involved?

[Rick251]

HI all was wondering if anyone can provide recommendations for property management, cleaning and key exchanges. Buying a place in Guanica,  Puerto Rico on Playa Santa. I need some help getting this set up to rent on airbnb... thanks 

[Ernesto126]

Hello again...need some advise as to property management of  my building in Condado.

Kindly email me **** or thru this site

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[Ernesto126]

Hello

I am ready to open my part of my building as Air B n B...would love to talk to someone already operating for feedback...Kindly communicate throught this site.

[Elizabeth1756]

Hi Ernesto!

I live in Ft Lauderdale and would like to start getting one of my Dads house in PR ready to become a Air BNB, but had some questions.  Can i Private message you? If so How do i do that?

[Sibe0]

Greetings, write me up if you're still interested.

[Lynne4]

Hi new to Ceiba znd hunting for as cohost when I'm off island.  Anyone in the area doing this??