Converting Rentals To Airbnb: Capital Paid Back
April 27, 2026 | 3 Minute Read Most investors purchase properties specifically to operate as short-term rentals (STRs). We took a different approach. We converted several of our long-term rentals (LTRs) into STRs. At one point, we operated as many as 16 STRs. However, not all of them performed as projected. The underperforming properties were […]
Airbnb Guest Trashed My Property. Here’s What Airbnb Paid
April 13, 2026 | 4 Minute Read Back on February 23rd, I wrote about an incident titled “When an Airbnb Guest Trashed One of Our Properties.” The guest had originally booked the property through an insurance relocation company. These types of bookings are fairly common in the mid-term rental space. They typically occur when someone […]
How Investors Can 6X Their Rental Cash Flow
April 13, 2026 | 4.5 Minute Read Last week, I received a call from a local investor who owns more than 200 rental properties—someone I’ve known for nearly 15 years and consider one of the most experienced operators in our market. The reason for the call? Another investor wanted to lease one of his properties […]
An Airbnb Guest Trashed Our Property
February 23, 2026 | 3.5 Minute Read By now, you know we operate nine successful short-term rentals. Our newest property, The Magnolia, had a slow January start — which was expected, as it’s historically our slowest month. But February, another typically soft month, rebounded strongly. We booked 17 nights and generated a net profit of […]
Build Massive Wealth With One Rental Property
December 8, 2025 | 4 Minute Read Everyone loves to talk about cash flow. “How much will this property make?” “How much do I pocket each month?” That monthly dopamine hit is what most new investors chase. But here’s the truth: cash flow alone won’t make you rich. It’s just one part of the engine. […]
Rental Arbitrage: When The Numbers Don’t Work
October 27, 2025 | 3.5 Minute Read Last week brought an interesting opportunity. A local investor contacted me—she’s relocating to Europe and asked if I could lease her short-term rental for $1,275 per month. This would be using the rental arbitrage strategy. The property is a fully renovated, nicely furnished three-bedroom, one-bath home. But first, […]
Beware the Cash on Cash Return Formula
August 25, 2025 | 2 Minute Read One of our core real estate strategies is balancing long-term rentals with short-term rentals. This mix diversifies our portfolio and has significantly increased our monthly net profits over the past several years. But I don’t stop there—I’m always exploring new ways to boost cash flow. Recently, I started […]