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Video guides and articles from James Svetec
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
How to Hack the Airbnb Algorithm for More Bookings in 2026
The Airbnb algorithm isn't a mystery — it rewards listings that convert. This blog video breaks down the exact launch strategy James Svetec uses to hack Airbnb's search rankings and generate more bookings from day one.
January 27, 2022 · 9 min read
How to Design a Killer Airbnb Listing: Furnishing Tips 2026
Designing a high-performing Airbnb isn't about expensive furniture — it's about strategic choices that attract bookings and keep guests happy. This guide breaks down exactly how to furnish and stage your STR property for maximum ROI.
January 25, 2022 · 9 min read
How to Earn $100K/Year on Airbnb in 1-2 Hours a Month
What if your Airbnb earned over $100,000 a year while you spent less than two hours per month managing it? This blog video breaks down the exact systems, tools, and team setup that make truly passive short-term rental income a reality.
January 20, 2022 · 8 min read
The One Strategy to Work Less & Earn More in 2026
Working less while earning more isn't luck — it's a strategy. This blog video breaks down the one principle that separates high-performing STR hosts from those stuck spinning their wheels: laser focus.
January 18, 2022 · 4 min read