Is NOW a Good Time To Invest in an Airbnb?
Summary
This video discusses whether now is a good time to invest in an Airbnb property, covering both direct ownership and rental arbitrage. The key takeaway is that the 'right time' depends on finding a deal that makes financial sense, ideally one that can still be profitable as a long-term rental in a worst-case scenario. The video also highlights that lower seasons often present better opportunities for acquiring properties and that managing properties for owners (management fee model) is generally less risky and more profitable than rental arbitrage for most.
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