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Video guides and articles from James Svetec
How To Buy Your First Property (Step By Step)
Buying your first property feels overwhelming — but it doesn't have to. This guide breaks down every step of the process, from securing financing to understanding mortgages, credit scores, and down payments, with a focus on short-term rental investing.
August 8, 2024 · 17 min read
Get More Airbnb Bookings (5 Creative Ways)
Five creative strategies that go beyond the basics to increase Airbnb bookings — including a little-known promotions hack, a guest email system that drives 20-30% more rebookings, and an AI upsell tool that takes just 15 minutes to configure.
August 1, 2024 · 9 min read
DOUBLE your Airbnb bookings (one simple trick)
One property earned $137,000 in a single year — $88,000 more than two nearly identical competitors combined. The difference wasn't design, amenities, or photos. Here's the four-factor breakdown every host needs to read.
July 25, 2024 · 9 min read
3 DIFFERENT Ways to Make Millions On Airbnb
What exactly is Airbnb, and how are ordinary people using it to generate six and seven-figure incomes? This post breaks down three real business models — plus one cautionary tale — so you can choose the right path.
July 18, 2024 · 8 min read
3 Incredible Airbnb Tools that you Haven't Heard of…
Most Airbnb hosts are leaving serious money on the table by ignoring three under-the-radar tools. From capturing guest emails to AI-powered messaging, these platforms are quietly reshaping what top-performing hosts can earn.
July 4, 2024 · 9 min read
This NEW Airbnb AI Will Change EVERYTHING...
AI is reshaping short-term rental hosting fast. From $2,000/month virtual assistants to $12/month automation, Airbnb AI tools like Bestie are cutting costs and boosting bookings — here's exactly how they work.
June 27, 2024 · 9 min read
How he TURNED $50K into $7M with 7 Cabins
Isaac French started with just $50,000 and turned it into a $7 million cabin resort in under three years. Here's exactly how he did it — construction loans, strategic partnerships, tax benefits, and a business sale that changed everything.
June 20, 2024 · 9 min read
Airbnb DOESN'T want you to know this… 3 ways to make more money
Airbnb pulled in over $9 billion in fees by keeping hosts dependent on their platform. Here are 3 things Airbnb doesn't want you to know — strategies that put more money back in your pocket.
May 30, 2024 · 8 min read
Boost Airbnb Bookings INSTANTLY (9 Tips)
Your Airbnb photos and listing setup could be costing you hundreds in lost bookings every month. These nine proven steps — from professional photography to AI-powered upsells — show exactly how to fix that.
May 23, 2024 · 8 min read
Make EASY MONEY on Airbnb using… AI?!
Do Airbnb hosts make money? Absolutely — but the hosts earning the most aren't just listing and hoping. They're using AI tools to squeeze more revenue out of every single booking they already have.
May 16, 2024 · 10 min read
He Turned a $45,000 DOME into $120,000:Year!
A one-bedroom geodesic dome costing around $45,000 is generating $120,000 per year on Airbnb with a 96% occupancy rate. Here's exactly how it's set up, what it costs to replicate, and why unique glamping properties are outperforming traditional STRs in 2026.
May 14, 2024 · 6 min read
Use AI to Make Your Airbnb Completely PASSIVE
Guest messaging is one of the biggest time drains in short-term rental hosting. Airbnb AI tools have finally caught up — here's a deep look at the best option available in 2026 and how it actually works in practice.
May 9, 2024 · 9 min read