What if your best-performing Airbnb was sitting just a mile away—and you almost missed it?

In this episode, we talk with Jeremy Beland, a real estate investor who made the leap from wholesaling to building a killer short-term rental portfolio in Port St. Lucie, Florida. He shares how one overlooked pocket became home to his top-performing property—and why hyper-local strategy matters more than most people realize.

Jeremy and his wife pull back the curtain on what it really takes to succeed in the Airbnb space. From rehabbing a rundown house to creating a five-star guest experience, they walk through the messy, unglamorous, and essential parts of running short-term rentals like a real business.

Whether you’re already hosting or just thinking about it, this one’s packed with real-world advice, hard-earned lessons, and a few laughs along the way.

Things we discussed in this episode:

Jeremy’s shift from off-market deals to short-term rentals

Why location—down to a one-mile radius—matters

The real challenges of furnishing from scratch

Building a strong local cleaning and maintenance team

Treating STRs like a business, not a side hustle

Smart guest screening to protect your property

How reviews impact long-term success

Jeremy’s REI Freedom program on off-market strategies

Long-term wealth potential of STR investments

The hospitality mindset behind a top-tier Airbnb

Get in touch with Jeremy:

Linkedin - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-beland-164b8913/

Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/795700988329071/media

Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jeremybeland_/

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