This is how much my $300k chalet made on airbnb in one year
Summary
In this video, Robuilt provides a tour and financial breakdown of a $324,000 chalet in the Smoky Mountains that grossed $84,078 on Airbnb in one year, netting almost $47k after expenses. He emphasizes that in this market, hot tubs, game rooms, theater rooms, and especially views are great amenities to increase revenue, and that fully furnished turn-key rentals are most common.
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