They're treating STRs like stocks and losing thousands...
Summary
This video features Robert Helms discussing why management is the critical factor in short-term rental success. He argues that many hosts lose money because they treat STRs like passive stocks instead of active businesses, failing to realize that income can grow much faster than expenses when managed correctly.
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