Short Term Rentals as a Real Estate Investor w/ Kirby Atwell
Summary
In this STR success story, Kirby Atwell shares how he found success turning long-term rentals into short-term rentals in Michigan City. He emphasizes establishing partnerships with local businesses to create memorable guest experiences and discussed the importance of understanding how to maximize ROI as a real estate investor entering the STR space.
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