I know some on here have vacation rentals in Galveston. Are there any owners who rent directly and not through VRBO or Air BnB or will those sites be the best option for a summer weekend rental?
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I rent directly, but I'm at Crystal Beach. Have rented to several on here with no problems - saves big money for everyone. It's a 3BR/2BA house, basically 3rd row with a Gulf view.
atm94unc98 at the google if you're interested.
atm94unc98 at the google if you're interested.
94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
Any chance you can post a link to someplace we can see pics of your place? Vrbo. Airbnb etc. Wife was just asking me yesterday about getting a beach house or lake house for a weekend.
You got it. I do business on airbnb, but I direct book for responsible adults who like to save $$. The first weekend of spring break is still open.
airbnb.com/h/seahorse-ranch-crystal-beach-tx
airbnb.com/h/seahorse-ranch-crystal-beach-tx
94chem,
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That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
94chem's place is awesome! Highly recommend!
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Echoes97 said:
94chem's place is awesome! Highly recommend!
Thanks, and oops. I was trying to edit out old info, and kept quoting myself.
94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
Sent an email to your Gmail
94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
With school starting so early these days, we are officially out of peak season after this weekend. From a weather standpoint, this doesn't make sense, but rates drop by a third or so, and you can get a full week through the end of October for $1500, and less after that. Also, the home is bigger than small groups need, but I will go even lower for couples and small families who are "lower impact." Bolivar and Crystal Beach are really nice in the late summer and early fall.
94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
How much lower are we talking?
94chem said:
With school starting so early these days, we are officially out of peak season after this weekend. From a weather standpoint, this doesn't make sense, but rates drop by a third or so, and you can get a full week through the end of October for $1500, and less after that. Also, the home is bigger than small groups need, but I will go even lower for couples and small families who are "lower impact." Bolivar and Crystal Beach are really nice in the late summer and early fall.
Ok may need to touch base… you got an email? I used to have it but can't seem to find it now! My email is in my profile.
2nd post - I'll leave it up there.
94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
Got some cheap availability starting Sunday, through the 29th. Everybody and their uncle wants Labor Day, but the weekend before is still wide open.
94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
We just bought one in Pirates Beach and put it on Airbnb. Sleeps 6 comfortably, but there is a sofa bed and downstairs bunk bed with window A/C if there are additional people.
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1482553019435140956
My email is in my profile if anyone is interested in renting it.
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1482553019435140956
My email is in my profile if anyone is interested in renting it.
If you don't mind me asking, what are you paying for insurance?
I'm getting quotes now, but we may self-insure.
gulp
Dr. Venkman said:
I'm getting quotes now, but we may self-insure.
I encourage you to reach out to Brad Spurgeon in Texas City.
Our FEMA flood insurance for our home in Pirates Beach on San Domingo was included in the escalation process back in 2016 or so. It eventually reached around $8,000 a year and was set to go even higher.
Brad was able to write a policy based on historical flood maps that lowered our costs to around $1,200 a year. He understands coastal policies better than most, including many agencies in Galveston.
We sold our home shortly after and transferred the policy to the new homeowners.
https://www.privatewindstorm.com/
Haha. Didn't know this had been bumped "recently." The key to the coastal property flood policy is finding a house that is in the 100 year, and not the floodway. Realtors can get a little "slippery" on this topic, because they don't want you to see the actual rates (kind of like how they hide the fact that the current resident of a home is 90 and hasn't had a tax increase for 25 years, and those won't be YOUR taxes)...but if you press them to find properties in the 100 year, you can get a great flood insurance deal.
94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
in other words...do your own diligence
Diggity said:
in other words...do your own diligence
Right, but there are only so many things you can "do your own diligence on." Being a 16 year resident of Harris County, I knew that the tax rate was around 2.7% of valuation, and there was no way my taxes would be $3400 on a $300K home. And then the coastal realtor said the flood policy would be about $3K on a beach home...more like $6K. I figured it out on my own and then held that dude at arm's length. Ethics or ignorance, IDC, I was close to getting hosed either way.
94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
I just wouldn't rely on an interested third party to give me specific advice around things like insurance and taxes.
get your own quotes and research the exemptions on the taxes.
get your own quotes and research the exemptions on the taxes.
Thanks. I reached out to Brad and waiting to hear back on the quote.
94chem said:
Haha. Didn't know this had been bumped "recently." The key to the coastal property flood policy is finding a house that is in the 100 year, and not the floodway. Realtors can get a little "slippery" on this topic, because they don't want you to see the actual rates (kind of like how they hide the fact that the current resident of a home is 90 and hasn't had a tax increase for 25 years, and those won't be YOUR taxes)...but if you press them to find properties in the 100 year, you can get a great flood insurance deal.
What do you mean by floodway? I've looked down the beach and don't see anything in the floodway. Or do you mean Zone VE?
Dr. Venkman said:
We just bought one in Pirates Beach and put it on Airbnb. Sleeps 6 comfortably, but there is a sofa bed and downstairs bunk bed with window A/C if there are additional people.
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1482553019435140956
My email is in my profile if anyone is interested in renting it.
Looks like we're neighbors, i'm just down the street from you. I actually looked at buying that house, I was just waiting a little longer to see what the owner's threshold was...but you beat me to it!
Shoot me an email. My wife, kids, and MIL will be down there tonight through the weekend. Stop by and say hi.
Dr. Venkman said:
Shoot me an email. My wife, kids, and MIL will be down there tonight through the weekend. Stop by and say hi.
Email sent
Dr. Venkman said:94chem said:
Haha. Didn't know this had been bumped "recently." The key to the coastal property flood policy is finding a house that is in the 100 year, and not the floodway. Realtors can get a little "slippery" on this topic, because they don't want you to see the actual rates (kind of like how they hide the fact that the current resident of a home is 90 and hasn't had a tax increase for 25 years, and those won't be YOUR taxes)...but if you press them to find properties in the 100 year, you can get a great flood insurance deal.
What do you mean by floodway? I've looked down the beach and don't see anything in the floodway. Or do you mean Zone VE?
Yeah, sorry for the confusion. VE is higher risk than AE. Both are variants in the 100 year designation. On the beach everything is floodway, in reality. The best thing you can do is get a quote on the actual property. There are also private policies, so be sure to ask your broker.
I actually have 3 policies. One is flood, then there's the typical policy, and also a separate windstorm policy. It can all be done reasonably if you quote it before pulling the trigger.
94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
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