The “Airbnb Mother-in-Law” Strategy Explained
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 "Airbnb Mother-in-Law" strategy can increase profits from $1500 to $2500/month.
- •The article references the current real estate market being potentially 12-18 months away from a downturn.
Action Items
- ✓Choose onsite managers you trust 100%.Effort: lowImpact: medium
- ✓Ensure that the "Airbnb Mother-in-Law" model makes financial sense.Effort: lowImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →Fearless Flipping Podcast: The article mentions the Fearless Flipping Podcast.
Watch Out For
- ⚠Relying on a person rather than a business to manage the unit presents challenges.
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