EP175: How to Integrate Airbnb in Your Real Estate Business

Get Paid For Your Pad
Published: July 31, 2017
Growth & Marketing

Summary

This article discusses integrating Airbnb into a real estate business through a re-leasing model. It offers insights into selecting suitable properties, determining your target guest, and designing an appealing Airbnb listing. Hosts can learn how to potentially double ROI through short-term rentals.

Key Insights

  • Eric suggests a budget of $5,000—$7,000 for furniture and painting.
  • Eric Moeller determined he could double his ROI by pursuing short-term rentals rather than long-term rentals.
  • With 70% occupancy, re-leasing should generate 2X the amount of rent.

Action Items

  • Research properties in your area on Airbnb to determine your target guest and note design and amenities.
    Effort: low
    Impact: medium
  • Analyze the numbers to determine ROI.
    Effort: medium
    Impact: medium

Tools & Resources

  • Get Paid For Your Pad: Listen to the episode on Get Paid For Your Pad.
  • AirDNA: Utilize tools like AirDNA and Rent Responsibly.

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