The Basics to Renting Out One of Your Rooms
If you are lucky enough to have a spare room in your house that is not filled with random junk, congratulations—you may be sitting on some extra cash. The threat…
REI Strategies
Six Reasons Why REITs Are Safer Than Rentals
Recently, we shared “8 Reasons Why REITs Are More Rewarding Than Rentals.” In short, studies show that REITs earn 2% to 4% higher annual returns than private real estate. There…
5 Year-Round Markets Where Short-Term Investors Can Rake In Cash
I’m from a city where you sweat just by stepping outside for a couple of seconds (Houston, Texas). The first time I ever traveled to New Hampshire was in September…
Yes, You Can “Short-Term” Rent Your FHA Property—But You Need to Extend the Timeline
FHA mortgages offer an excellent opportunity to buy a home due to their low down payment and lenient credit score criteria. However, they are designated for owner-occupants, not landlords. You…
8 Reasons Why REITs Are More Rewarding Than Rentals
I wrote an article explaining why I am investing in real estate investment trusts (REITs) instead of rental properties. In short, REITs are still discounted, and I expect their lower…
BiggerNews: “Boomtowns” Are Declining…It’s Time to Take Advantage
Real estate “boomtowns” present a massive opportunity to investors in 2024. A few years ago, buyers were fighting tooth and nail to purchase properties in Austin, Boise, Phoenix, and other…
What Kind of Insurance Do You Need for Short-Term Rentals?
You have finally decided to enter the short-term rental (STR) market, and your biggest concern is a call from the local fire department stating that your house is ablaze or…
5 Steps to Starting a Short-Term Rental Business
So, you’ve decided to dive into the world of short-term rentals—whether it’s Airbnb, VRBO, or whatever acronym you want to use. Congratulations! You’re going to be rolling in passive income…
5 Tech Tools for Short-Term Rentals to Amp Up Your Business
As short-term rental (STR) hosts, we balance a million things at once—guest communications, bookings, cleanings, and, occasionally, reminding guests that “no, your pet llama can’t stay.” Luckily, you don’t need…
The 3-Letter Word That Can Supercharge Your Career and Investments
Two house flippers buy similar deals—but one’s profit is double the other. Two wholesalers buy equivalent houses—but one offloads his for a $25,000 profit in a day, while the second…
The 5 Most Profitable Cities for Short-Term Rentals in Florida
Florida might be one of the hottest Airbnb markets (literally, hot), but these five markets are the ones you'll want to pay more attention to.
What It Takes to Master Airbnb Accounting and Bookkeeping
Accurate accounting and meticulous bookkeeping are vital to maintaining a profitable rental operation, especially when STRs are even more scrutinized than typical rentals.
Transform Your Short-Term Rental: The Ultimate Guide for Attracting Business Travelers
These tips will help you transform your STR into a business traveler's paradise.
