

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.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strguide
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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