Building a real estate business is one of the best ways to unlock financial freedom, but that’s not to say that every strategy is the right fit for you. Today’s guest had to strike out multiple times before arriving at the perfect real estate investing strategy!
Like many new investors, Nicole Rutherford got her start in the rental arbitrage space, where she would bring in at least $1,500 per unit each month. But once landlords decided to raise rents and more competition arrived, her profits evaporated, and her Airbnb bookings took a nosedive. Suddenly, she was hemorrhaging money. With $130,000 in debt, Nicole was forced to cut her losses and start over. Rather than giving up on real estate investing, however, she simply pivoted to another strategy. Just one year later, Nicole is debt-free and runs a thriving Airbnb co-hosting business with fourteen units!
Whether you’re new to the world of real estate or looking to pin down your strategy, there’s plenty of helpful information to glean from this episode. Tune in as Tony and Nicole discuss the differences between arbitrage and co-hosting, the different services that co-hosts provide, and what to include in your co-hosting agreements. You’ll also learn how to leverage your network to find your first clients and how to build trust with property owners!
In This Episode We Cover:
Building a profitable real estate business (and common mistakes to avoid!)
How Nicole climbed out of $130,000 in debt with Airbnb co-hosting
Finding your first clients through your own real estate network
The importance of maintaining transparency with guests and property owners
Key terms and conditions you MUST include in your co-hosting agreement
How to pivot to a new investing strategy when one isn’t working
Why you DON’T need to hit a home run on your first real estate deal
And So Much More!
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