Airbnb Hosts Beware: One Bad Review Can Cost $10K

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What happens when traditional STR deals no longer pencil out, Airbnb’s review system becomes harsher, and local governments push restrictive ordinances?

In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Jasper Ribbers sits down with Garrett Ham, founder and CEO of Weekender Management, to reveal how he’s navigating one of the toughest markets for short-term rentals in years.

Garrett shares how he has acquired 10+ properties in the past year using creative financing strategies while fighting a legal battle before the Arkansas Supreme Court over restrictive Fayetteville ordinances. He also opens up about the risks of Airbnb’s stricter review system, where even a single four-star review can slash visibility and cost hosts thousands in lost bookings.

💡 Takeaways:

• Why traditional STR acquisitions rarely work in 2025
• How to use seller financing and other creative deal structures
• Why knowing your bottom line is key to negotiations
• How regulations could reshape property rights in Arkansas and beyond
• What stricter Airbnb reviews mean for revenue and visibility

Whether you manage 5 units or 50, this episode gives you actionable strategies to acquire properties, protect your listings, and grow smarter in a challenging market.

🔗 Relevant Links:

• Weekender Management → weekendermanagement.com
• Freewyld Foundry → freewyldfoundry.com

📌 Keywords: short-term rentals, Airbnb investing, creative financing, property management, STR regulations, 5-star reviews, Freewyld, Weekender Management

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