Newbie, seeking best courses and books for short term rentals

Newbie, seeking best courses and books for short term rentals

Member since 2020 · 26 posts · 26 votes

Hi Bigger Pockets community!  I'm a newbie in real estate investing.  I'd like to invest in a rental property (airbnb, househack, etc.) in the next 3-6 months. What are the best courses, books, mentors that will get me to my goal?  I'm ready to hustle!  Thank you so much for sharing.

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Lender · San Diego, CA · Member since 2022 · 587 posts · 298 votes
3y

Hi Kate-

Welcome to BiggerPockets! This is the place to be when looking to make investments and overall new connections. 

I'd love to connect, and get you started with your future rental property!

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  • New to Real Estate · New Braunfels/Canyon Lake TX · Member since 2019 · 32 posts · 21 votes
    3y

    Start with Avery Carl's book, Short Term Rental, Long Term Wealth. Its the best 30K foot overview of short term rentals out there!

  • Real Estate Agent · Smoky Mountains, TN · Member since 2022 · 1k+ posts · 984 votes
    3y

    Definitely start watching some podcasts!  Here are some I was recently a guest on, sort of a review of them all.


    Top Real Estate Podcasts to Add to Your Listening Rotation (biggerpockets.com)

  • Michael BaumPro Member
    Olympia, WA · Member since 2016 · 8k+ posts · 7k+ votes
    3y

    Read this forum. Everything is here.

  • Ricky A.Pro Member
    Rental Property Investor · Chapel Hill, NC · Member since 2014 · 136 posts · 112 votes
    3y
  • Investor · Youngstown, OH · Member since 2017 · 2k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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  • Lender · San Diego, CA · Member since 2022 · 587 posts · 298 votes
    3y

    Hi Kate-

    Welcome to BiggerPockets! This is the place to be when looking to make investments and overall new connections. 

    I'd love to connect, and get you started with your future rental property!

  • Rental Property Investor · Arlington, TX · Member since 2016 · 706 posts · 611 votes
    3y

    Best books to get started
    Avery Carl's Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth
    Julie George's Million Dollar host
    Dave Mencel's The Vacation Rental Bible

    Advanced Books when you're ready to turn it into a full-blown short-term rental machine
    Profit First
    The Book Direct Playbook
    The Book Direct Workbook
    The Book Direct Blueprint

    Youtube Channels
    Sean Rakidzich

    Podcasts
    Live Let Thrive - Myka & Steve
    Hospitality Cash Flow - Noble Crawford
    The Big Break - Rafa Loza 
    Short-Term Rental Secrets - Mike Sjogren & Emanuele Pani
    Get Paid For Your Pad - Jasper Ribbers

    All of these free resources will get you to a 6 figure short-term rental income in 3-6 months.

  • Michael K GallagherBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Columbus OH · Member since 2018 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    3y
    Quote from @Kate Lee:

    Hi Bigger Pockets community!  I'm a newbie in real estate investing.  I'd like to invest in a rental property (airbnb, househack, etc.) in the next 3-6 months. What are the best courses, books, mentors that will get me to my goal?  I'm ready to hustle!  Thank you so much for sharing.


     If you are specifically interested in working in short term rentals i can almost 100% guarantee there is a short term rental operator in your market that does this very well, and that needs reliable help.  I bet that manager or operator would love a driven person to teach and poor themselves into.  Learning by doing is always going to get you there quicker.  outside of that I always suggest looking into some phycology and mindset around investing and financial freedom, I myself have had most of my big unlocks when focusing on that kind of lesson rather than a tactical real estate lesson.  

    welcome to BP!

  • Atlanta · Member since 2022 · 716 posts · 645 votes
    3y

    Real Estate Rookies is a good podcast.

  • Investor · Member since 2022 · 1k+ posts · 754 votes
    3y

    All things Avery Carl.

    She has a STR boot camp here at Bp and also her book, Short Term Rental, Long Term Wealth. Her book is probably the cheapest, most impactful investment you can make in your STR journey.

  • Rental Property Investor · Columbus, OH · Member since 2017 · 3k+ posts · 3k+ votes
    3y
    Quote from @Kate Lee:

    Hi Bigger Pockets community!  I'm a newbie in real estate investing.  I'd like to invest in a rental property (airbnb, househack, etc.) in the next 3-6 months. What are the best courses, books, mentors that will get me to my goal?  I'm ready to hustle!  Thank you so much for sharing.


     Hey Kate, I recommend Get Paid For Your Pad: How to Maximize Profit From Your Airbnb Listing by Jasper Ribbers and The Vacation Rental Goldmine: How to Maximize Your Rental Income With Great Guest Experiences by Chris DeBusk. Best of luck on your journey to success!

  • Real Estate Agent · Emerald Coast, FL · Member since 2016 · 820 posts · 487 votes
    3y
    Quote from @Kate Lee:

    Hi Bigger Pockets community!  I'm a newbie in real estate investing.  I'd like to invest in a rental property (airbnb, househack, etc.) in the next 3-6 months. What are the best courses, books, mentors that will get me to my goal?  I'm ready to hustle!  Thank you so much for sharing.


    I love that everyone is suggesting Avery's book! Please also check out her podcast The Short Term Show. She has 2 VERY active Facebook groups as well:  The Short Term Shop and The Short Term Shop Buyers Club.

    In the meantime, if I can answer any questions for you, please reach out! I am one of Avery's agents on the Emerald Coast, own 4 STRs here myself, and love to help people on the road to generational wealth! 

  • Real Estate Agent · Emerald Coast, FL · Member since 2016 · 820 posts · 487 votes
    3y
    Quote from @Kate Lee:

    Hi Bigger Pockets community!  I'm a newbie in real estate investing.  I'd like to invest in a rental property (airbnb, househack, etc.) in the next 3-6 months. What are the best courses, books, mentors that will get me to my goal?  I'm ready to hustle!  Thank you so much for sharing.


    I love that so many people are mentioning Avery's book and podcast. She also has two VERY active Facebook groups: The Short Term Shop and The Short Term Shop Buyers Club.

    I'm one of her agents on the Emerald Coast, and I am happy to answer any questions you (or anyone else) might have.  I own 4 STRs myself and am a Community Leader for Airbnb. 

    How can I be most helpful?

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