The Real Foundation of Our STR Business (It Has Nothing to Do With Real Estate)
Summary
A successful short-term rental business is built on a foundation of mutual belief and support between partners. Michael and Liz discuss how their partnership enabled them to scale from a single rental arbitrage unit to a 30+ property portfolio, emphasizing the power of risk-taking and the 'superpower' of having a spouse who has your back through market downturns and self-doubt.
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