Replacing Your 9 to 5 Using Airbnb | Jorge Contreras
Summary
In this video, Jorge Contreras discusses his personal journey from owning a dance studio to becoming a full-time Airbnb host and investor. He shares his experience starting with properties he already owned, transitioning to arbitrage due to lack of capital to buy additional properties, and then co-hosting for others, which offered a lower-risk entry point. He also highlights using balance transfers with zero-interest credit cards as a strategy and stresses the importance of understanding local regulations.
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