Is Airbnb Still Worth It? The Raw Truth from a Real Estate Investor

In this episode, we sit down with realtor and investor John  to get the unfiltered truth about Airbnb vs. long-term rentals. John shares what it’s really like managing short-term rentals, how regulations are impacting investors, and why he’s actually scaling back his Airbnb portfolio — even after years of success.

We dive into:

* How Airbnb income stacks up against long-term rentals
* What most people don’t consider about short-term rental expenses
* Why location (and zoning) matters more than you think
* What went wrong with one of John’s most promising properties
* How real estate investing has created freedom in his life
* And the one rookie mistake he’ll never make again

Whether you’re thinking about your first rental property or deciding between long-term vs. short-term strategies, this episode is packed with honest insights from the front lines of real estate investing.

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