How to Scale to 50+ STR Units Through Partnerships (Ep554)
Summary
This article discusses scaling your STR business through partnerships with investors. It highlights the importance of setting clear goals, understanding investor needs, and effective communication to build successful partnerships. Hosts can learn how to leverage partnerships to grow their portfolio without solely relying on their own capital.
Key Insights
- •Nomad Capital Ventures has successfully scaled to 50+ units through partnerships.
- •The most important thing investors look for in a partnership.
Action Items
- ✓Have a clear understanding of your goals before entering the short-term rental business.Effort: lowImpact: high
- ✓Consider partnering with investors to build up equity without getting a mortgage or investing your own funds.Effort: mediumImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →Get Paid For Your Pad: Listen to the 'Get Paid For Your Pad' episode for further insights.
- →Nomad Capital Ventures: Connect with Josh Kristoff and Nomad Capital Ventures
Watch Out For
- ⚠Failing to set clear goals before partnering with investors can lead to misalignment and failure.
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