Acquisition of Houses at the River & Winter Rental to Snowbirds

[MrHavasuCat]

Summerlove,
We just got a call from the agency that rents our house to the snowbirds and they want to rent it for five days on Memorial weekend for $250 a night. We asked them to determine the age group before we say yes. Have you ever had a problem with damage to your place on one of the "big three" weekends? They are leaving a $500 deposit if we decide to do it, but I am a little nervous about the possible damage to the house.

[SUPERCREWJOHN]

Just thought I rejuvinate this one.
Do you all think it is better to build a semi-custom and rent it or buy a place in an existing area. If I were to buy an existing place, what areas near the water are the better choices..

[Chestah Cheetah]

John, ever read a copy of the White Sheet, Havasu paper? Almost ALL real estate, from new builds to existing homes to buildable lots. I have a recent copy I could send you or pick one up next time you're out there.

[Kwicherbichen]

I'm still gathering research on this whole subject a little at a time. I think we will be making a move on some property around the end of the season, kinda, sorta, maybe. j/k
I'll try to let you know what I come up with.

[OutCole'd]

Does anyone ever do time share's in Havasu? Say two to three people going in on a place?

[locogringo]

Supercrew;
Just bought a house in Havasu myself. I plan on renting it out for the winter months also.
If you need details, email me.

[MrHavasuCat]

Originally posted by SUPERCREWJOHN:
Just thought I rejuvinate this one.
Do you all think it is better to build a semi-custom and rent it or buy a place in an existing area. If I were to buy an existing place, what areas near the water are the better choices..
From our experience, if you are looking for something that is easy to rent, a central location is more desirable. our house is about 1 mile from the bridge and a lot of the renters we have had like that.

[Speedee28]

I was wondering if anyone has a rental property in Bullhead City ???
I am considering buying a home in the gated Fox Creek Development for use in the summer and rental say from Nov - Apr. The home would be new construction, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, approx 1800 sq ft and have a 3 car garage w/ 2 of the stalls being 40 - 50 feet deep !! I figure I can store my boat year around and the tenant can still have 2 stalls (even for a motorhome if the door is high enough!).
A few questions:
1) Does anyone have a home similar to this for rent in the winter in Bullhead City ?
2) What is reasonable rent ?
3) Are there management companies in Bullhead that can take care of this type of arrangement ?
4) Is a 6 month rental unrealistic ?
5) Are there any RV websites similar to this one where I can take a poll ?
Thanks for any help & info !!
Speedee28