Sailing around the world funded by property investing (Ep 611)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the pros and cons of short-term rentals (STRs) versus long-term rentals, with a focus on the increased work involved in STRs, including seasonality concerns and the need for more active management. The guest host, who owns STRs, shares insights on the income potential of STRs but also the significant time commitment and operational challenges, especially during slow months, urging hosts to consider scaling or improving their internal systems if managing STRs.
Key Insights
- •The income potential of short-term rentals can be significantly higher than long-term rentals.
- •Seasonality can heavily impact STR income, with months like January potentially seeing lower occupancy and revenue.
Action Items
- ✓If managing short-term rentals, consider either scaling the portfolio to gain efficiency through systems or improving existing in-house processes.Effort: mediumImpact: medium
Watch Out For
- ⚠Underestimating the time and effort required to manage short-term rentals compared to long-term rentals.
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