In this episode of FI Study Room, I’m sharing two key lessons from my short-term rental journey: why building a reliable local team is non-negotiable, and how pivoting from STR to a creative long-term rental strategy still delivered 20%+ returns. From cleaners to smart locks, hear how the right systems saved my sanity—and why flexibility is just as important as cash flow.

Episode Breakdown:

⏱ 00:00 - Intro
🤝 03:15 - Building a local team is essential
⚙️ 09:05 - Leveraging automation tools for efficiency
🏡 10:33 - Airbnb is not the only way for good returns
🗣️ 13:56 - Real talk after running Airbnbs for 3 years