From Broke Immigrant to Managing 70+ Airbnb Properties with Federico Zimerman | EP 50

From $4/hour virtual assistant in Argentina to managing 70+ Airbnb properties worth millions, Federico Zimmer reveals why most short-term rental hosts are getting crushed by Airbnb's algorithm. In this episode, he breaks down the exact revenue management strategies from his airline background, why 85% Airbnb dependence is dangerous, and how he got his properties into Marriott's exclusive network. If you're tired of low occupancy rates and ready to learn the search optimization secrets that separate profitable hosts from those getting delisted, this one's for you.

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Federico Zimerman is the founder of Blackbird Hospitality Management, scaling from 0 to 70+ properties in under 18 months. He brings airline revenue management expertise to short-term rentals, helping property owners maximize profits through strategic pricing and operations. Federico specializes in Airbnb SEO optimization and has become one of the few operators accepted into Marriott's exclusive partner network.

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Kassidy Warren - Real estate entrepreneur and short-term rental expert

Instagram: https://instagram.com/kassidy.warren

CHAPTERS

00:00 - Intro

00:37 - Is Airbnb Really Dead?

02:30 - The Reliability Factor That Gets You Removed

06:49 - Diversifying Beyond Airbnb Platform

08:12 - Getting Into Marriott's Exclusive Network

12:13 - Why Airbnb Isn't a Hospitality Company

15:05 - The Broken Review System

21:00 - Revenue Management Secrets From Airlines

25:05 - Free Market Research on Airbnb

28:16 - The Hot Tub + Pets Filter Hack

30:25 - SEO Optimization That Actually Works

34:02 - Guest Psychology & Photo Strategy

39:35 - Federico's Immigration Journey

42:09 - From $4/Hour to Property Empire

45:18 - Why America Rewards Value Creation

47:00 - Building Trust in Real Estate Business

LISTEN & WATCH:

-Apple Podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-your-own-good/id1793769313

-Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/@KassidyWarren