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Video guides and articles from James Svetec
3 Ways to Make $90,000 More on Your Airbnb Investment
Most Airbnb investors focus only on bookings. But there are three powerful levers — negotiation, renovation, and pricing strategy — that can add $90,000 or more to your returns. Here's how to use all three.
August 23, 2022 · 8 min read
Biggest Airbnb Investing Risk & How to Avoid It in 2026
Most Airbnb investors fear a market crash — but that's not the real danger. The biggest risk is buying a property that doesn't cash flow. This blog video breaks down exactly why cash flow is your ultimate protection and how to make sure your STR investment never bleeds money.
August 18, 2022 · 7 min read
Biggest Airbnb Management Opportunity in 2026: Rural Markets
Most Airbnb managers chase crowded city markets while an enormous opportunity sits wide open in rural cottage areas. This blog video breaks down why rural STR management can hit six figures with just a handful of properties.
August 16, 2022 · 8 min read
Airbnb Investing FAQs: HELOCs, Down Payments & Timing
James Svetec tackles the most frequently asked Airbnb investing questions in this blog video — from using a HELOC to fund your first STR to why market timing matters less than deal quality.
August 11, 2022 · 8 min read
Dome ADU on Airbnb: Which ADU Type Earns the Most?
Not all ADUs perform equally on Airbnb. This head-to-head comparison of dome ADUs, A-frames, treehouses, yurts, and RVs reveals which structures earn the most — and why uniqueness matters more than square footage.
August 9, 2022 · 6 min read
Determine the Profitability of Your Airbnb Investment with a Calculator
Not sure if an Airbnb property will actually make money? The right investment calculator walks you through every cost, revenue scenario, and ROI metric — so you know the numbers before you commit a dollar.
August 4, 2022 · 10 min read
Short-Term Rental Investing: An Advanced Real Estate Strategy
Short-term rental investing can replace a full-time income with a single property — but it's more complex than most people expect. This blog video breaks down the key differences between STRs and long-term rentals, what makes the strategy advanced, and how to approach it the right way.
August 2, 2022 · 8 min read
How to Work With Us on Airbnb Investing
James Svetec and Riley break down exactly how aspiring short-term rental investors can get hands-on support — from deal analysis to launching a cash-flowing property within six months.
July 28, 2022 · 6 min read
We Spent $10,000 on Airbnb Data: What We Found
BNB Mastery invested $10,000 in AirDNA data covering short-term rental markets across North America. This blog video breaks down the key findings — including why rural markets dominate, how averages can mislead investors, and what to look for before buying.
July 26, 2022 · 9 min read
How to Manage Properties on Airbnb (Co-Hosting Guide)
Managing other people's Airbnb properties is one of the fastest ways to build a real income in short-term rentals — without buying a single property. This blog video and guide breaks down every step of the co-hosting process, from finding clients to scaling operations.
July 21, 2022 · 9 min read
The Golden Rule of Airbnb Investing: Never Lose Money
Warren Buffett's rule #1 is 'don't lose money.' The same applies to short-term rental investing — and the tool that protects you is cash flow. Here's how to apply the golden rule to every deal you analyze.
July 19, 2022 · 7 min read
How to Scale Airbnb Investing: Build a Profitable STR Portfolio
Scaling an Airbnb investing portfolio takes more than buying more properties. This blog video breaks down the full pipeline — from deal flow and financing to management systems and portfolio optimization — so you can grow without the chaos.
July 14, 2022 · 8 min read