Subleasing vs Buying! #airbnb #realestate #subleasing
Summary
Jorge Contreras compares Airbnb arbitrage vs buying real estate. He acknowledges that owning property provides the most benefits (cash flow, appreciation, depreciation, mortgage paydown, tax benefits), but recognizes most people don't have the capital to buy multiple properties to replace a 9-to-5 job. Airbnb arbitrage is presented as an effective way to replace a 9-to-5 because all you have to do is get permission from the landlord in writing, verify regulations, and check the numbers on AirDNA.
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