Where NOT to invest in 2025
Summary
Bill Faeth identifies five major U.S. markets to avoid for short-term rental investment in 2025: California, the Poconos, Myrtle Beach, 30A (Florida), and the Texas Coast. He argues that high barrier-to-entry costs, volatile regulations, and market saturation make these areas less profitable than tertiary markets like Gulf Shores or the Outer Banks. The video emphasizes using a rigorous data-driven approach to property grading and conservative financial modeling to ensure cash flow.
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