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Video guides and articles from James Svetec
Multifamily Airbnb Investing: Should You Buy a Triplex for STR?
Buying a duplex or triplex for Airbnb sounds like the best of both worlds — steady long-term income plus STR upside. But mixing rental strategies under one roof can backfire badly. Here's what actually works.
November 1, 2022 · 10 min read
3 Airbnb Listing Tips That Actually Get More Bookings (2026)
Most Airbnb listings leave serious money on the table with weak photos, vague descriptions, and half-completed profiles. This blog video covers three listing tips that can meaningfully boost bookings and revenue — without spending a fortune.
October 27, 2022 · 9 min read
Airbnb Investment Analysis Ontario: Full Deal Breakdown
James Svetec runs a live Airbnb investment analysis on a $509,000 Ontario cottage property — pulling real AirDNA data, calculating cash-on-cash returns, and showing exactly how to decide whether a deal is worth pursuing.
October 25, 2022 · 11 min read
How to Analyze a Short Term Rental Property
Short term rentals offer serious income potential — but only if you understand the fundamentals. This guide covers everything from how STRs work and what they earn to the platforms, strategies, and mistakes that separate profitable hosts from everyone else.
October 20, 2022 · 12 min read
Direct Bookings & Paid Ads for Airbnb: Is It Worth It in 2026?
Direct bookings sound like free money — cut out Airbnb, keep the 15%. But is it actually worth your time in 2026? Here's the honest breakdown of when direct bookings make sense, when paid ads fall flat, and what the smartest STR hosts do instead.
October 20, 2022 · 9 min read
Medium Term Rentals vs Short Term Rentals
Thinking about investing in short term rentals in LA or another competitive market? Understanding the difference between short-term and mid-term rental strategies could be the most important decision you make — before you buy, before you list, and before you get burned by tenant law.
October 18, 2022 · 13 min read
Medium-Term vs Short-Term Rentals: Pros, Cons & Best Strategy
Medium-term and short-term rentals look similar on the surface, but the legal rules, income potential, and daily management demands are very different. Here's how to choose the right strategy for your situation.
October 18, 2022 · 9 min read
Equity & Appreciation in Short-Term Rental Investing (2026)
Cashflow gets all the attention in short-term rental investing — but equity and appreciation quietly build serious wealth in the background. Here's how both work and why they matter for your total ROI.
October 13, 2022 · 7 min read
Making Money Through Equity & Appreciation
Cash flow gets all the attention in short-term rental investing — but equity and appreciation are quietly building wealth in the background. Here's how both work and why they matter for your total ROI.
October 13, 2022 · 8 min read
Buying an Airbnb During a Recession: What to Know in 2026
Buying an Airbnb during a recession sounds risky — but it may actually be one of the smartest moves you can make. Here's how to invest in short-term rentals intelligently when inflation is high and interest rates are climbing.
October 11, 2022 · 8 min read
Passive Airbnb Investing: Make Your STR Business Run Itself
Managing multiple Airbnb properties doesn't have to consume your life. With the right software, a lean virtual team, and repeatable systems, STR investors can run 5+ properties in roughly an hour a week. Here's exactly how to build that setup.
October 6, 2022 · 6 min read
Furnish Step-By-Step Walkthrough
Furnishing a short-term rental involves hundreds of individual items across every room. This step-by-step guide walks Airbnb hosts through the exact system used to furnish a 5-bedroom property in 6–8 weeks — organized, on budget, and guest-ready.
October 4, 2022 · 8 min read