Can You Live on Half Your Income? Here’s the Playbook to Ramping Up Your Investment Potential
Summary
This article discusses strategies for saving money and increasing investment potential, which can indirectly benefit STR hosts by freeing up capital for property improvements and marketing. Hosts can apply the principles of cost reduction and smart resource management to improve profitability. Consider automating savings and exploring ways to reduce personal expenses to reinvest in your STR business.
Key Insights
- •Avoiding consumer debt and high-interest credit card balances can help accelerate savings and investment.
- •Living overseas can significantly reduce living expenses, allowing for greater savings. The author saved 60%-70% of their income while overseas compared to 45%-50% back in the States.
Action Items
- ✓Consider travel hacking through the use of credit card rewards programs and the sharing of accommodations when traveling. This could allow you to enjoy your travels at lower costs, improving your work life balance and mental health.Effort: lowImpact: low
- ✓Explore creative ways to reduce housing costs, such as house hacking (renting out a portion of your home) or house sitting. Consider these cost-saving strategies to free up funds that can then be deployed to improve your STR property.Effort: lowImpact: medium
- ✓Analyze your personal spending habits. Look for opportunities to reduce expenses in areas like transportation, dining out, and entertainment. Apply these saving strategies to potentially reinvest in your STR business.Effort: mediumImpact: medium
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