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She set up her Airbnb for under $5k, and it makes her $45k a year (In a small town).
Summary
This video showcases a charming 1950s bungalow Airbnb in Starkville, Mississippi, set up for under $5,000 and generating $45,000 annually. The host, Eliot Jackson, shares her experience, highlighting how her coffee shop management skills translated to successful STR hosting. The video emphasizes that profitability doesn't require extravagant properties or markets.
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