Do you wish you could own a getaway place for your family that covered its mortgage and even cash flowed? Are you curious how it’s possible to run an Airbnb in a different state while you have a full-time job?

If this sounds familiar, you need to listen to this episode where Jenny and Bill Kirwan share how the news of an out-of-state grandchild sparked their Airbnb investment journey and led to grossing over $100,000 their first year as hosts!

After listening to this episode you will know how important it is to learn local short-term rental regulations before you invest in a property, and why the “feel” of your Airbnb is so important to guest satisfaction. 

Tune in to learn about the rarely discussed, hidden reward of hosting, and how the Kirwans keep their rental calendar full year-round!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• How to overcome your fears of Airbnb investing
• How county regulations can impact your Airbnb investment search
• How to manage a successful Airbnb from another state
• The importance of designing with guests experience in mind
• The value of engaging an Airbnb coach

This episode was originally recorded October 27, 2024

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Do you want to buy an Airbnb and don’t even know where to begin? Do you wish there was a specific place to find short-term rentals for sale and compare them based on their potential earnings? Or are you an Airbnb owner or agent looking to attract short-term rental investors to a property you are selling?

If so, don’t miss this episode where Trent Hawthorn, the Chief Product Officer of Rabbu, shares how their free platform helps people find, calculate revenue, and buy Airbnbs that make their lives better, AND how you can grow your real estate business with their tools.

After listening to this episode you will know how much data is available for you to dig into to find your perfect investment property. As well as the value of using Rabbu to sell a property to investors that can calculate its potential cash flow and pay you accordingly!

Tune in to learn how Rabbu can help you go from “a total newbie” to a completely informed, and confident, Airbnb buyer!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• How to use Rabbu to find a STR property for sale and calculate its revenue potential
• Why data-drien analysis and decision making are imperative for successful Airbnb investing
• How the new era of Airbnb benefits both investors and guests
• The future of the short term rental industry
• How to grow your real estate business with Airbnb investor clients and/or attract investors to a property that you are selling

This episode was originally recorded October 21, 2024

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Do you dream about owning your own Airbnb? Are you afraid you’re too busy with life and family to become an investor?  Do you wish you could learn from someone in a life stage like you who succeeded?

If so, If so, don’t miss this episode where the Kellers share how they went from dream to Airbnb reality while juggling two full-time jobs and 3 kids under the age of 6!!

After listening to this episode, you will know the Keller’s advice for how to save money as you prepare an Airbnb for market, and how important it is to involve your family and friends in the process.

Tune in to learn how you can get over your fears and get started on your own investing journey!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• How to get over your fears and start your Airbnb investing journey
• The importance of self-education before you begin investing
• What to expect when it comes to setting timelines for completion and launch
• The sacrifices to anticipate when preparing your Airbnb for market
• How to incorporate fun for family members helping with your project
• The hidden joy of being an Airbnb host
• Why you should involve your first few guests in selecting amenities
• How to save money as you outfit your Airbnb

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Are you looking for a way to generate cash flow outside of your current job? Have you thought about Airbnb investing, but been afraid to choose the wrong place in the wrong market and lose your hard-earned money? Do you wish there was a “silver bullet” to feel truly confident in making a short-term rental investment?

If so, you need to listen to this episode where we share our exact system for finding your “where," drilling down into the hard market data, and knowing BEFORE you ever invest how much money a property can cash flow.

After listening to this podcast, you’ll understand exactly how to find a profitable Airbnb market near you. You’ll also learn which software we use to find and make our investment decisions, and the ideal size of market to reap the largest return on your investment.

Tune in to learn how to be confident in finding and making an Airbnb investment that will cash flow!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• How to begin looking for an Airbnb market
• The ideal size of a market/town/area for maximum return on investment
• What free platform to use to begin learning more about a marketWhich free software gives you hard data on the location, nightly pricing, and occupancy of other Airbnbs in your market of interest.
• How much you can expect a property to gross based on top-line revenue

This episode was originally recorded November 20th, 2023

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Do you feel like you’re missing a piece of the Airbnb success puzzle? Do you wish you had an easy way to understand exactly how your property was ranking according to the Airbnb algorithm and what you should change to get more bookings?

If so, don’t miss this episode where Kelvin Mah, the founder of Rank Breeze, shares his secret weapon for making data-driven decisions about listing changes, the 3 facets of short term rental success, and 3 specific things to adjust to boost engagement with your Airbnb’s listing to fill your calendar and bank account!

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Topics discussed in this episode:

• The 3 facets of STR success
• The software that allows you to peek into the “black box” of the Airbnb algorithm
• What 3 things to adjust to boost your Airbnb’s click-through rates
• Exactly how long to test a change to your listing
• Why you should keep your prices high this summer

This episode originally aired June 24, 2024

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Are you considering Airbnb investing, but you’re scared that you don’t know what you’re doing? Do you want to find a new income stream to change your life or lifestyle? Do you wish you had a real-life example of other new investors succeeding on their very first investment? 

If so, you need to listen to this episode where Gaby and Ricky Hoover share how they turned a rundown house into an Airbnb in three months, AND made $50,000+ in their first year - as newlyweds!

Tune in to learn how little time is needed to run a successful Airbnb once you launch it, along with the Hoovers advice on what to do, and not to do, from their first investment experience!

After listening, you will know why the risk of Airbnb investing is well worth the rewards you reap financially and emotionally as a couple.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• How to make more money without sacrificing all of your free time
• Why Airbnbs are an ideal investment for setting yourself up financially 
• How to get over the fears blocking you from taking the leap into Airbnb investing
• How to build your internal filter to select the right property to purchase.
• How to gross over $50,000 by working 2-4 hours a week

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Do you wish you could get more of your guests to book repeat stays? Are you overwhelmed by the thought of building a separate website to market your Airbnb? Do you wish there was an easy way to do guest marketing to fill your calendar and bank account?

If so, this episode is for you! Today we’re sharing our secret hack for leveraging technology you already use to automate guest marketing, increase bookings, and feed the Airbnb algorithm so you stay on page one of search results.

Tune in to learn how you can work smarter, not harder, on generating repeat guest bookings in less than 10 minutes!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Why you DO NOT need a direct-booking website
• The rarely discussed issues that come with taking direct bookings
• How to use software you already have to automate guest marketing on Airbnb
• Exactly which 3 messages to send to successfully secure repeat guest bookings

This episode originally aired June 17, 2024

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Do you wonder what changes you should be anticipating in the Airbnb market? Are you anxious about how open your rental calendar is next month? Do you wish you had expert advice to help you invest in the right market, or know what to do to maximize your profits?

If so, you need to listen to this episode, where Alex Alioto of Whimstay breaks down the rapid changes happening in the short-term rental industry along with the new and different ways the next generation of travelers are booking.

Tune in to learn exactly what you need to embrace as an Airbnb investor to ride the wave to financial success.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Understanding the next gen mindset on bookings and vacations
• How Whimstay helps you book near-term openings
• The #1 amenity you need to have in your STR
• Where to invest for maximum return on your investment
• Why the Nordstrom Rack model applies to your Airbnb calendar
• The increasing importance of local recommendations and experiences as you compete against hotels for bookings

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Do you wish you knew what amenities were most important for success as an Airbnb investor? Are you looking for design and renovation direction with your STR? Would it be amazing to have an expert completely design, renovate, and furnish your next investment or at least know what they would suggest?

If so, don’t miss this episode where Mark Lumpkin of STR cribs shares from his experience setting up more than 500 short-term rentals, how the use of Airbnbs has changed over time.

Tune in to learn the most important aspects of Airbnb design for standing out in your market, as well as the most desirable amenities you can put into your Airbnb to increase bookings and guest satisfaction.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• The changing guest expectation for Airbnb use
• How to appeal to the largest traveling demographic in the U.S.
• The least expensive amenity that gives you the biggest bang for your buck
• The most important room to renovate in an Airbnb
• 3 expert tips for setting up your first short-term rental
• The one amenity that will make your Airbnb the most desirable in your market

This episode originally aired June 10, 2024

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Do you ever wish you had a business background to help you with your Airbnb decisions? Would having a proven system for success help you feel more confident as an investor?

If this sounds familiar, this episode is for you! Today, we’re guiding you through the 4 Ps of marketing and how they specifically apply to Airbnbs, so you can make educated decisions and fast-track the success of your investment property.

Tune in to learn the “MBA way” to make decisions and maximize the potential of your Airbnb investment!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• What your “product” is as an Airbnb host
• How nightly pricing impacts your listing rank, bookings, and bank account
• How to use key parts of your Airbnb listing to promote your space to its fullest potential
• The importance of choosing and mastering the right OTA for your short-term rental

This episode originally aired June 3, 2024

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