Do you want to break into the short-term rental space? It’s not as simple as picking a popular market, buying a rental property, and listing it online. To have a successful Airbnb business, there are three crucial steps you need to take, and we’re going to break them down in this episode!

Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! In just four years, Tony and Sara Robinson have built a very successful vacation rental portfolio that is on track to make over two million dollars in revenue in 2024. Today, they’re going to discuss the most important components of their business, what they wish they had known before they started, some of the biggest mistakes they’ve made along the way, and what has allowed them to scale so quickly.

We’ll start at square one, helping you devise a game plan and analyzing markets to invest in. Then, we’ll show you how to make your property stand out with several helpful (and affordable) furnishing and design tips. Finally, we’ll show you how to craft systems and processes that will allow you to streamline management and scale your portfolio to multiple properties across several states!

In This Episode We Cover:

Three steps to build and scale a successful Airbnb business

The most crucial data points to consider when analyzing rental markets

When to buy the “cheaper” property and budget for design and amenities instead

Affordable furnishing and design hacks that will elevate your property

The best tips, tools, and tech for streamlining short-term rental management

Investing in an out-of-state market (and why it’s easier than you think!)

And So Much More!

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Investing in Short-Term Rental Properties: A Beginner’s Guide & How to Get Started

(00:00 ) Intro

(01:08 ) Keys to a Successful Airbnb

(06:00 ) Step 1. Analyze Your Market

(09:48 ) Step 2. Make Your Airbnb Stand Out

(16:17 ) Step 3. Scale Your Business

(24:44 ) Tips for New Investors

(27:24 ) Check Out the Forums!

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