BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast

Is NOW the Time to Get Back Into Airbnb?

Feb 12, 2025

Avery Carl, a prominent real estate investor and CEO of The Short-Term Shop, shares her expertise on thriving in the short-term rental market. She discusses why new investors are hesitant, revealing strategies to capitalize on current market conditions. Avery explains how to select optimal Airbnb locations and boost bookings, even amidst competition. She argues that stricter regulations can create opportunities for savvy investors. Tune in for insights on making short-term rentals work for you, backed by her book, Smarter Short-Term Rentals.

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Quick takeaways

The short-term rental market shows signs of stabilization after oversaturation, creating new opportunities in established tourist-driven areas.

Success in Airbnb investing relies on effective market selection and dynamic pricing strategies tailored to local demand and guest preferences.

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Current State of the Short-Term Rental Market

The short-term rental market is becoming increasingly competitive but is showing signs of stabilization after a tumultuous period post-COVID. Investors previously experienced a boom due to low interest rates and high travel demand, leading to an influx of properties that caused some markets to become saturated. This saturation has resulted in declining nightly rates and gross income for some areas, although resilient tourism-heavy markets are beginning to rebound as supply diminishes. As a result, there is optimism for new investors looking to enter the market, as opportunities exist in markets that have established tourist demand.

Intro

2min

Navigating the Evolving Short-Term Rental Market

8min

Optimizing Short-Term Rental Performance and Market Strategies

3min

Strategic Market Selection for Airbnb Success

7min

Navigating Challenges in the Short-Term Rental Market

5min

Optimizing Airbnb Listings for Success

7min

Exploring Strategies in Vacation Rentals and Short-Term Investments

3min

Is now finally the time to get back into Airbnb investing? We all knew about the Airbnb bubble that formed shortly after lockdowns. With low interest rates and local vacationing exploding, everyone wanted to cash in on the short-term rental craze. The result? Inexperienced hosts flooded the market with half-baked Airbnb listings, leading to an oversaturation in vacation rentals and stricter short-term rental laws. But things are beginning to change.

Avery Carl, arguably the most knowledgeable short-term rental investor in the country and author of Smarter Short-Term Rentals, has NEVER sold a vacation rental due to poor performance. In fact, she’s stayed booked and busy while new short-term rental investors struggle to fill their units. How does she do it? And why does she think now is the time to double down on traditional vacation rental markets?

Avery gives her expert advice on where (and what) to buy, how to boost your Airbnb bookings even in crowded markets, and why you don’t need every amenity under the sun to attract guests. Plus, why are Airbnb bans a good thing? Avery shares why some investors will thrive while others fight to survive in the new short-term rental space.

Take advantage of the new Airbnb upside with Avery’s book Smarter Short-Term Rentals.

In This Episode We Cover:

Short-term rental market update and why Avery believes “stabilization” is here

Why newbies are too scared to get into Airbnb investing (and how you can take advantage)

Picking an Airbnb market and why you can’t follow the “top markets” lists

What to do if your short-term rental is underperforming and you can’t get guests

Are Airbnb bans a good thing? Which markets will benefit because of it?

And So Much More!

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