A No-BS Framework to Build a Profitable STR Portfolio (Part 1: The Airbnb Buy Box)

Most hosts fail before they even start — not because they don’t work hard, but because they don’t define their Buy Box. In this episode, I’m breaking down Step 1 of my no-BS framework to build a profitable short-term rental portfolio: how to set your investor thesis, choose your markets, and build a buy box that keeps you disciplined and profitable deal after deal.

You’ll learn:

• Why the Buy Box is the compass for your entire STR journey
• The guardrails you need (CoC, DSCR, breakeven occupancy) so you don’t buy a money pit
• How to filter markets, property types, and returns into a one-page decision tool

If you’re serious about scaling, you need to nail this step first.

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