'I Bought 8 Abandoned Apartments for $50,000-Now I Make $220,000 a Year on Short-Term Rentals'
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Sara McDaniel, a Louisiana investor, is tackling the housing gap in her community while providing affordable stays. Owning 27 properties, including 11 short-term rentals, she emphasizes the need for more housing options, stating there’s a long waiting list for rentals. One of her notable projects was restoring historic Villas at Spanish Court, showcasing her commitment to preserving local history. McDaniel promotes Minden as a welcoming town renowned for its Southern hospitality, demonstrating how local investments can create community benefits and enhance tourism.
"Dubbed the friendliest city in the South, we are a dreamy Southern town full of kind people, historic architecture, quaint shops, brick streets, and outdoor adventures..."
"There most definitely is a housing gap. We keep a waiting list a mile long of rental clients desiring a place to live. If I had unlimited funds..."
"One of her biggest projects was restoring a block of historic villas, called Villas at Spanish Court, in Minden, which holds historical significance to the area."
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