How to Buy Run-Down Motels and Convert Them into Airbnbs (Ep468)
Summary
Francisco Arango, an experienced STR host, shares his strategies for buying and converting run-down motels into successful Airbnbs. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on company culture, team building, and guest reviews and explains the details of financing, renovating and creating listings that stand out. He also stresses the significance of giving back to the community and being more than just profit-driven and recommends focusing on a customer-service first strategy.
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