The “Airbnb Mother-in-Law” Strategy Explained

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Published: December 5, 2019
Hosting Operations

Summary

This article discusses the "Airbnb Mother-in-Law" strategy, a method where hosts rent out a secondary unit on their property as an STR while the long-term tenant manages the unit. Hosts can potentially increase profits and provide a unique opportunity for both their tenants and guests, but it also presents challenges like relying on an individual manager rather than a business. Consider this model if you have a property with a secondary unit and explore the advantages and risks.

Key Insights

  • The article references the current real estate market being potentially 12-18 months away from a downturn.
  • The "Airbnb Mother-in-Law" strategy can increase profits from $1500 to $2500/month.

Action Items

  • Ensure that the "Airbnb Mother-in-Law" model makes financial sense.
    Effort: low
    Impact: medium
  • Choose onsite managers you trust 100%.
    Effort: low
    Impact: medium

Tools & Resources

  • Fearless Flipping Podcast: The article mentions the Fearless Flipping Podcast.

Common Mistakes

  • Relying on a person rather than a business to manage the unit presents challenges.

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