First, thank you to everyone who participated in our first survey. The survey was used to get a sense of how the majority feels before we address the language in the new/ updated Documents. As a Real Estate investor myself, I understand the benefits for the community while also understanding the other point of view.
We had approximately a 50% participation rate and hope to get more involved in the future. Out of the people that participated, we are split 49% vs 51% on the decision to limit short-term rentals. A huge majority expressed concern, wanting background checks on renters for peace of mind. It is my opinion that we should not pursue limiting short-term rentals; however, we should require background checks.
Bringing awareness to the problems may help to appease the other half of the community’s concerns. Owners/ Investors that don’t visit Briarwood often really need to have someone take care of the house(s) proactively instead of reacting to violation letter(s) that can take weeks to be remedied. If you don’t use a local Realtor, then a Home Watch company is a great option.
The most common complaints were sub-par landscaping, roofs and
driveways needing pressure washed, and vehicles parked in the streets.
If you’re an investor and need assistance finding a service provider, please refer to the “preferred Vendor list” or reach out to me anytime. We all want the same thing. A beautiful community we can be proud of.
Ken