Has anyone ever thought about buying a property already Airbnb ready?

Question

I’m helping a homeowner in Pinetop-Lakeside AZ explore selling his property.

It’s been operating as a successful Airbnb for a while, and the owner is considering cashing out.

Happy to share details with anyone interested or get feedback from investors familiar with the area.

Bryan Hartlen · Answer

@Phoenix Samolewski it's a pretty common practice. You'll find several FB groups where you can find active owner / managers. You'll need to sell it as a business demonstrating previous years rental rates, occupancy, P&L (actual), etc. If the AirBnb ratings are good, consider selling the property id under the ownerid so the ratings carry over. Given that it's in a low density area having options for cleaners and management will make it easier for potential buyers to consider expanding into that market.

Bo Smith · Answer

Pinetop-Lakeside can be seasonal for Airbnbs. Worth checking the last 12 months of booking data, not just peak season. What's the cap rate as a rental vs straight investment property?

Phoenix Samolewski · Answer

The home had brought in 30k, gross revenue in 2024 on airbnb.

Has anyone ever thought about buying a property already Airbnb ready?

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