Airbnb Bust? Why I’m Reinvesting Into Bigger Projects
Summary
In this video, Robuilt responds to criticisms and comments received from his previous announcement of selling a large portion of his Airbnb portfolio. He explains his shift towards commercial real estate and boutique hotel-style projects, focusing on income-based valuations (cap rates and NOI) versus single-family comps. The discussion includes a rebuttal of common misconceptions about passive income and the Airbnb market.
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