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Video guides and articles from James Svetec
Is Airbnb Investing Risky?
Many investors think short-term rentals are too unpredictable. But with the right analysis tools and a clear understanding of seasonal patterns, investing in Airbnb rentals can be one of the most predictable plays in real estate.
March 10, 2022 · 8 min read
AirDNA Website: Top Tool for Airbnb STR Investing in 2026
The AirDNA website gives short-term rental investors access to real performance data on properties worldwide — but it's just one piece of the toolkit. Here are the top three tools every serious STR investor needs in 2026.
March 8, 2022 · 8 min read
What Is a Good ROI on a Vacation Rental Property? (2026)
Not all returns are created equal. For vacation rental properties, cash-on-cash ROI is the number that actually matters — and 20% should be your floor. Here's how to calculate it and why STR investing still delivers outsized returns in 2026.
March 3, 2022 · 8 min read
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Top 5 Things to Consider When Buying an Airbnb [2026]
Before you invest in a short-term rental property, there are five critical factors most buyers overlook. This blog video breakdown covers property analysis, seasonality, pricing strategy, and more — so you can invest smarter in 2026.
March 1, 2022 · 8 min read
How to Buy a Short Term Rental Property: 2026 Guide
Buying a short term rental property involves more than finding a nice cabin and listing it on Airbnb. This step-by-step guide covers every stage — from setting your investment criteria to analyzing cash-on-cash returns and launching a high-performing listing.
February 24, 2022 · 9 min read
How Profitable Is an Airbnb? 6-Month Real Numbers
What does Airbnb investing actually look like in practice? This blog video breaks down a real 6-month financial snapshot from a $520,000 property — including gross revenue, cleaning costs, mortgage, and net cash flow.
February 22, 2022 · 8 min read
Airbnb Listing Breakdown: 9-Property Florida Portfolio Review
This blog video walks through a real 9-property Airbnb portfolio in Melbourne Beach, Florida — covering listing titles, cover photos, decor mistakes, and description improvements that most hosts overlook.
February 17, 2022 · 11 min read
Airbnb Guest Book Hack That Saves Hours Managing Properties
Managing an Airbnb shouldn't mean answering the same questions over and over. This one tool — a digital guest book — can save hours each week, increase guest satisfaction, and even generate direct bookings. Here's exactly how it works.
February 15, 2022 · 6 min read
Airbnb Cottage Numbers That Blew Us Away: STR Investing 2026
A $520,000 cottage property generating $70,000 in net cash flow per year — after all expenses. These Airbnb numbers from the cottage country strategy are hard to ignore, and they're still working in 2026.
February 10, 2022 · 8 min read
Worst Airbnb Listing Mistakes: Blog Video Breakdown
What does a truly terrible Airbnb listing look like? This blog video tears apart one of the worst examples James Svetec could find — from dungeon-dark photos to a description packed with fines — and shows hosts exactly what not to do.
February 8, 2022 · 9 min read
Why I Only List My Airbnb Properties on One Platform
Most hosts assume more platforms equals more bookings. This blog video makes the case for the opposite: why listing exclusively on Airbnb can generate stronger returns, save serious time, and still protect you from over-reliance on a single channel.
February 3, 2022 · 8 min read
Dissecting an Amazing Airbnb Listing (Blog Video Breakdown)
What separates a high-converting Airbnb listing from an average one? This blog video breaks down a real listing from BNB Mastery student Kimberly — covering everything from the headline to photo captions to the full description structure.
February 1, 2022 · 8 min read