Real Estate Rookie Turning Her House into a Part-Time Rental Property (Makes $2,000/Month!)
Oct 20, 2025
Ashlee Perry is a savvy real estate investor who transformed her home into a lucrative part-time rental on Airbnb, earning nearly $25,000 in her first year. She shares her journey to financial freedom through low-down-payment investments, including a duplex she now house-hacks. Discover her strategies for managing inherited tenants and how documentation is key in landlord disputes. Ashlee also offers insight on balancing personal sacrifices while scaling her real estate portfolio. Join her as she outlines plans for future expansions and renovation projects!
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Turning Her Home Into A Short-Term Cash Machine
- Ashlee listed her primary residence on Airbnb and lived elsewhere while guests booked it, sometimes being out half the month.
- That strategy earned her nearly $24,000 in one year and proved she could leverage her home to cover mortgage costs.
Block Dates To Reduce Airbnb Disruption
- Be strategic about availability windows instead of listing every free day to avoid constant displacement.
- Block off desired personal periods and optimize bookings around those absences to reduce disruption.
Convert Primary Home To A Long-Term Rental
- Convert a former primary residence to a long-term rental to create steady cash flow once you buy another home.
- Charge market rent that exceeds your mortgage to generate positive monthly income.