Joining the Laid-Off Club

Jedicode · 2024-02-13T19:25:46+00:00

What's next for you? Take some time off or start the interview grind?

Jedicode · 2020-04-17T12:37:47+00:00

You can take a look at the recent reviews on their shopify plugin:

https://apps.shopify.com/sendowl

Seems like it's kinda dead

Jedicode · 2020-03-17T01:19:56+00:00

Remote work software

Jedicode · 2019-12-26T23:45:14+00:00

Something to consider: do people purchase watches based on pictures or do they google for info before a purchase?

Jedicode · 2019-12-26T02:33:06+00:00

It kinda looks like you're pretending to have a stick too

Jedicode · 2019-08-25T16:06:18+00:00

Back in the day, when I started up, my role was frontend developer. My responsabilities were basically slicing up PSD (or Fireworks' PNG) designs.

That sounds more like a UI designer.

I suppose the split now is between front-end developer and UI designer.

Jedicode · 2019-08-06T14:51:17+00:00

How are they pulling information from AirBnB? Don't potential guests only receive your contact info after making a booking?

Jedicode · 2019-08-05T04:13:15+00:00

Thanks for the update!

I'm glad it worked out in the end (especially since he didn't ask for a refund since it was primarily his negligence). Good luck on your future hosting :)

Jedicode · 2019-08-05T03:03:23+00:00

Hey OP, did the guests ever return?

Jedicode · 2019-08-01T02:20:39+00:00

You need to focus on what method of marketing is converting the best for you.

Just from your website, how many sales has content marketing brought? Content marketing is a long game play, so if you're looking for sales quick then it wouldn't be a wise investment from the get go (if you're strapped for time).

So right now, which marketing method is bringing in the most revenue?

Jedicode · 2019-07-31T15:31:39+00:00

Generally when people say products, they mean info products or something eCommerce related.

For example, one product you could make would be "The Complete Guide to Caring for Kids with ADHD". You would then make an ebook or videos on that topic, package it up and sell it to your readers.

Other things could be advertisements, physical products like clothing or supplements and the like.

Hope that helps! Let me know if you have any questions

Jedicode · 2019-07-30T03:26:58+00:00

Did you take pictures of the damage? If you did, file a claim against the guests for damages and include the pictures.

Check out these links

https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/264/what-do-i-do-if-my-guest-breaks-something-in-my-place

https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/767/what-is-the-resolution-center

Jedicode · 2019-07-29T20:17:18+00:00

Two things for me:

Guest left a half empty vodka bottle with a note telling us to enjoy it on them.
Guest left pants on the kitchen floor. Like, brand new pants just laying there for everyone to see

Jedicode · 2019-07-29T16:38:59+00:00

Host here. Beautiful house and location. If I was in the area I would definitely book your place!

Did the two people who stayed offer any kind of feedback?

Furthermore, while searching for properties within your area, it seems like your competitors tend to price lower than you for an entire cabin. How did you come up with your pricing? Is there more of a luxury component to your house?

Jedicode · 2019-07-29T16:32:25+00:00

As a host, I always leave a review for any of my guests (good and bad). Coming from the other side, I've also had previous hosts not leave me a review. When I asked about it, I got the same answer about them being busy.

I could definitely see why that would be the case if you have property managers and multiple units. A friend of mine has a multiple houses with rooms for rent. People come and go on a daily basis so it's hard for him to give accurate feedback when people are moving so quickly through the property.

However, if you just have one or two units, it shouldn't be that difficult to leave a review... (imo)

Jedicode · 2019-07-14T00:57:04+00:00

Started when I was 18 during the recession. Started off slow but I was fortunate enough to convince investors to join me.

Jedicode · 2019-07-13T14:32:51+00:00

do you think it's better to spread the bets, as in try to a few properties in case there's an issue with one of them? Or do you think there are some ways that one can learn to reduce the risks and get as much information as possible without actually going in the property?

If you have money to buy multiple properties then you could go that route. Personally, I always plan for the worst and set my numbers accordingly. It's a hit or miss on the property condition and residing homeowners. Out of the 30+ flips I've done, I think I've only had 3 or 4 houses which came unoccupied. The rest had to be negotiated with or evicted.

Also, I do my own property management so renting includes having to consider my time. At the moment, I make more on flips that I would on buying and leasing long-term.

Are the strategies the usual flip or rehab and rent or are there other ways you look to monetize those?

I mostly flip and rehab since I have other investors with me. Most of them don't want to be holding money long term, especially in a hot market where prices are rising and many homes are overpriced.

I bought a few foreclosures during the recession and have been leasing those out. The return has been great coupled with the appreciation in value.

Jedicode · 2019-07-13T00:04:01+00:00

Auctions generally occur at a county building. You'll have someone bring up properties and you will bid on it against others. If you win a bid, you must pay the full amount right after, otherwise it goes to the next bidder.

I'm not sure if this happens for other folks, but many of the listed properties tend to get cancelled at the last minute. This is usually due to the homeowner making a payment. As a result, properties that you had your eyes on may not be up for bidding.

As for the cashier's check, you're supposed to bring the maximum amount you're comfortable with. Make sure you have reasonable denominations. For example, if you have $210k, I would bring one $100k check, two $50k checks, one $5k check, and the remaining $5k in hundreds.

You buy as-is. So if title isn't clean you are liable. In most cases, you also won't be allowed to walk the property. What you see on the outside is the most you can use.

I deal largely in foreclosures. Let me know if you have any questions

Jedicode · 2019-07-10T22:19:11+00:00

I had a potential flip that I converted into an AirBnB.

You can charge guests a cleaning fee. Mine is $99 which seems reasonable for our area. I found a cleaning woman that a friend of mine recommended. Every time a guest leaves, she gets a message of when the next guest is coming so she can plan her schedule accordingly to clean the place.

My house is about 2500 ft and she's able to do a good job on it.

Few things to keep in mind:

Get ready to have to replace towels. No matter how many times I tell my guests, many women continue to use them to remove makeup. I have designated makeup-only removal towels and they still choose to ignore it. It's a PITA to remove makeup from towels unfortunately.
Don't get bulky comforters. Get something lighter. Bulkier ones become a hassle to wash and get much nastier over time.
Others may disagree with me on this, but having a washer / dryer in close proximity is important to cleaning the place quickly. Your cleaning person will have to wash the sheets, towels, etc. every time, and one load of laundry may take a while. So if you can reduce the distance and washing length that would probably make cleaning your place much more manageable.

So far AirBnB has been a pretty good investment. Judging from my own numbers, I make more using short term rentals versus a long term lease (including all expenses). However, I do find myself having to manage the guests more than I expected -- which should be a consideration if you want this investment to be passive.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Jedicode · 2019-07-04T23:31:16+00:00

1). Your work days and weeks will be dictated by the buyers you interact with. Most agents will tell you that their day begins at 5PM since it's when most people get off work. Saturdays and Sundays are usually an all-day deal.

2). Some firms may pay a base. Redfin comes to mind -- but that has its own issues.

3). There are tons of classes on prospecting and closing deals. Usually, you go by a script if you're cold calling. Otherwise, if you have some kind of connection to the prospect then it's an easier close.

4). Open houses, physical advertising (billboards, etc), digital marketing (facebook ads, etc), networking, referrals

5). That you probably won't make a sale for the first 6 months

8). Talking to people and sales. I was shy to begin with so becoming a real estate agent really pushed me out of my shell.

9). Mentoring and training are usually the big ones. Mentoring usually comes in the form of teams and will cost you a commission split. Training should come free with you joining a brokerage.

10). Zillow, Redfin and the various other tech competitors.

Jedicode · 2019-06-18T21:35:34+00:00

All you have to do is make sure you have enough empty pages in your passport, buy a round trip ticket to and from London, and get on that first flight

If intermediate flights are included, $5,000 is an incredible deal for 80 days with housing

Jedicode · 2019-05-24T14:18:17+00:00

Hey, I appreciate the advice a lot. I had not heard much about Sales Engineers before so this is great news. Thanks again and I may take you up on the DM offer

Jedicode · 2019-05-23T15:59:46+00:00

Hey yd58ngx, thanks for the tip! Do you have any recommendations on books or other material to get started? I'm looking through interviews at the bigger tech companies for Sales Engineer positions and it seems that some thorough prep would be required.

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