Ways to find/purchase short-term rental properties (Airbnb)

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Ways to find/purchase short-term rental properties (Airbnb)

Nathan Miller
Real Estate Broker · Chicago, IL · Member since 2021 · 7 posts · 2 votes

I am looking to source/purchase properties that are already being used or have been used as short-term rentals on Airbnb, VRBO, or other short-term rental platforms.  

Does anyone in the BiggerPockets community know of websites or other ways of finding short-term rentals properties for sale?

Best,

Nathan

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Michael Beum
Tampa, FL · Member since 2019 · 16 posts · 13 votes
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@Nathan Miller there is a FB page called Airbnb Homes for Sale. Good place to start, but not guaranteed to be in your market. You could also reach out to your local STR PMs and see if they have any owners who are looking to sell.

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  • Michael Beum
    Tampa, FL · Member since 2019 · 16 posts · 13 votes
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    @Nathan Miller there is a FB page called Airbnb Homes for Sale. Good place to start, but not guaranteed to be in your market. You could also reach out to your local STR PMs and see if they have any owners who are looking to sell.

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  • Sabrina ShaulisPro Member
    Member since 2021 · 15 posts · 14 votes
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    I know Vacasa.com lists homes and maybe Evolve 

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  • Felicia Lucco
    Rental Property Investor · Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 · Member since 2018 · 48 posts · 24 votes
    4y

    Michael, thanks for sharing that link. I'll be starting the process soon in the Northeast. Still reading through Avery's book. 

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  • Bruce WoodruffPro Member
    Contractor/Investor/Consultant · San Diego / Phoenix · Member since 2021 · 12k+ posts · 15k+ votes
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    I would think you'd be $$ ahead by finding a regular ole house and fixing it up into a themed BnB.....?

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  • Jonathan GreeneBusiness Member
    Real Estate Consultant · Madison, NJ · Member since 2016 · 6k+ posts · 7k+ votes
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    Exactly as @Bruce Woodruff said. Why are you looking for existing ones? Those are already vetted and have income scales so you will have to overpay for them or buy one that is underperforming without being sure why. I would decide how much you want to spend for a turnkey STR and then target market based on where you know, who you know there, and what other Airbnbs are doing on the market.

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