The Big Break Show #66 An Airbnb Workshop Paves the Way to Their Property Entrepreneurship w/ Zev & Melissa Forrest
Zev and Melissa Forrest are a husband-and-wife team doing real estate full-time operating as short-term rental operators since 2018 in southern CA. They met while working at a commercial real estate company and decided to try out Airbnb after attending a free workshop. They started by buying a property in Riverside and then moved on to arbitraging units. They now own properties, arbitrage properties, co-host properties and manage luxury homes in Southern California. In their journey, they got engaged and married.
So, we kick off the conversation with a deep dive into short-term rentals, exploring the intricacies and opportunities in this market. We discuss business meetings, Airbnb workshops, and the transition from corporate to entrepreneurial life, shedding light on the challenges and rewards of venturing into the real estate industry. We also delve into the benefits of mentorship, commercial real estate, and the process of starting a business with automation. We emphasize the importance of building effective systems and processes and sharing valuable insights on prospecting teams, real estate arbitrage, and property management.
Our conversation expands to encompass automation, AI-driven solutions, and the future of short-term rentals. We touch on topics such as documenting business systems, streamlining presentations, and the impact of regulations on the industry. We also discuss taxation, luxury rentals, and enhancing the guest experience with AI technology. We also delve into defining moments of success, specializing in luxury real estate, and the benefits of working together as a couple in business. Our guests share their perspectives on mindset, adapting to new ideas, and the best advice they've received. We wrap up the discussion by highlighting the benefits of practicing neutrality in the dynamic world of real estate.
Tune in for this one because we gave valuable insights into the details of real estate investing, property management, and the exciting future of the industry. So, here we go! Listen, grab those notes, and take action!
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Connect with Zev & Melissa!
- Instagram: @melissabforrest / @zevforrest
- linktr.ee/TheHostLife
- youtube.com/@melissazev2014
- xeniastays.com/
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