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In this chapter, the hosts introduce the podcast episode and their guest, Zoe, who will be discussing topics such as glamping, yurts, unique stays, and strategies for becoming a successful Airbnb host. Zoe shares her own experience with turning a non-traditional living space into a successful short-term rental, and mentions a free Airbnb calculator download available to listeners.

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Raking in twelve thousand dollars each month from only four rentals might seem like pie in the sky, but that’s the power of investing (and reinvesting!) in short-term rentals. Find the right market and property, and you can charge a premium for an unforgettable guest experience!

Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Today, we’re chatting with Zoey Berghoff, an investor who earns a significant amount of income from a small real estate portfolio. While other investors might use their profits to buy more properties, Zoey bucks conventional wisdom by reinvesting those profits back into her rentals—a move that has not only boosted her booking numbers but also allowed her to charge more for her unique stays. But that’s not all Zoey is doing to maximize her profits. By “land hacking,” she creates multiple income streams on one property while keeping her rental property expenses down.

What does it take to succeed in the short-term rental space? Stick around and find out! In addition to maximizing Airbnb profits, Zoey talks about how to approach new builds—from assembling the right team for the job to getting your county on board. Finally, she highlights the importance of setting reasonable expectations for your Airbnb guests—even if it means narrowing your pool of potential guests!

In This Episode We Cover:

The power of reinvesting your profits back into your real estate portfolio

Lowering your overhead costs through land hacking

How to assemble the ideal team for your short-term rental build

Getting your county to sign off on your new build or home renovation project

How to analyze a unique rental property (when there are no comps!)

Creating a unique guest experience that makes your rental stand out

Things you MUST include in your short-term rental description

And So Much More!

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