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Video guides and articles from James Svetec
My BEEF With Evolve Property Management
Large Airbnb management companies like Evolve sound convenient — but they may be quietly costing you thousands per year. Here's what STR investors need to know before handing over their properties.
April 27, 2023 · 9 min read
The BEST time to get started on Airbnb
The Airbnb market runs in predictable cycles. Understanding where you are in that cycle — and building the skills to outperform regardless — is what separates top hosts from everyone else. Here's how to do it.
April 27, 2023 · 9 min read
Joint Venture Real Estate Guide (For Airbnb)
No cash? No problem. Joint ventures let you break into Airbnb real estate investing without spending a dollar of your own money. Here's exactly how to find partners, structure deals, and build serious wealth through STR properties.
April 18, 2023 · 10 min read
5 BIG MISTAKES to Avoid with Airbnb Investing
Investing in Airbnb can generate serious returns — but only if you avoid the pitfalls that sink most new hosts. Here are the five most common mistakes STR investors make, and exactly how to sidestep them.
April 18, 2023 · 8 min read
3 Things You NEED TO KNOW About Airbnb Investing
Airbnb investing can generate serious returns — but only if you know what you're doing. These 3 foundational pillars separate profitable STR investors from those who buy the wrong properties and wonder what went wrong.
April 18, 2023 · 8 min read
Reacting to TERRIBLE Tiktok Investing Advice
TikTok is full of short-term rental advice with hundreds of thousands of views — and some of it is flat-out wrong. Here's a breakdown of three viral STR tips that could seriously hurt your Airbnb business.
April 13, 2023 · 8 min read
Reacting to BAD Airbnb Advice on TikTok
Viral TikTok videos are spreading dangerously flawed Airbnb investing advice to thousands of aspiring hosts. Here's a breakdown of the most common errors — and what accurate STR analysis actually looks like.
April 11, 2023 · 9 min read
Is NOW the Right Time To Buy An Airbnb?
Trying to figure out the perfect time to manage Airbnb properties or make your first STR investment? The answer might surprise you — it has almost nothing to do with market timing.
April 6, 2023 · 8 min read
Should You Buy Airbnb in CASH
Should UK Airbnb investors buy properties in cash or use mortgage financing? The numbers tell a clear story — and it might surprise you. Here's how savvy STR hosts are building portfolios faster in 2026.
April 3, 2023 · 9 min read
Reacting to Dave Ramsey – 3 Problems with Airbnb
Dave Ramsey claims there are three Airbnb host problems nobody talks about — too much hassle, excessive maintenance, and regulatory risk. Are these concerns valid? James Svetec breaks down what's true, what's myth, and what every host should actually worry about.
March 30, 2023 · 10 min read
World’s Coolest Airbnb: The Invisible House
The invisible house is one of the most photographed Airbnb properties in the world — a fully mirrored, 5,500-square-foot structure sitting on 90 acres next to Joshua Tree National Park. But does the wow factor translate into a smart short-term rental business?
March 27, 2023 · 10 min read
Will the Collapse of SVB Impact Airbnb
With banks failing and inflation eroding cash, smart investors are asking where their money works hardest. Here's how Airbnb as investment stacks up against stocks, bonds, and holding cash — and why cash flow is the only metric that truly matters.
March 21, 2023 · 9 min read