All Forum Posts by: Rob Cassagne

Hi everyone,

I'm looking to buy my first STR, and have read up on how to analyze a market for cash flow/CoC/etc. Here's the problem I'm running into- when I look at AirDNA data for average daily rates/bedroom in a particular market, the numbers seem way higher (20+%) than what I see when I cross reference listings on Airbnb and VRBO, which obviously changes the equation significantly.

Am I doing something wrong? A lot of what I've read on STRs says to use AirDNA data in your analysis, so I'm wondering if this is just a lack of understanding on my part. 

For reference, the markets I'm analyzing are the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia and Panama City, FL.

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Hi everyone,

I’m new to real estate investing and am eager to make my first rental property purchase. I’m currently exploring both short-term and long-term rentals but haven’t decided which route to take yet—so I’d really appreciate any advice from those with experience!

I’m based in Long Island, NY, and planning to leverage the equity in my primary residence to fund this first deal. I'm especially interested in strategies for using a HELOC or other ways to access equity.

Location-wise, I’m flexible but leaning towards the East Coast, preferably in a warmer climate. My main goal is to prioritize cash flow while keeping an eye on long-term appreciation.

If anyone has insights on markets that might be a good fit, tips for first-time investors using home equity, or anything else I should be thinking about, I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Looking forward to learning from this amazing community and connecting with like-minded investors.

Thanks, and excited to be here!