What people want in this area of the business (STR) is humans.Look at the top STR coaches and they all say that the more you humanize your listing with personal videos and messages, the more you go up in revenue.

Total Revenue to date for airbnb ArbritageSo this is the part that a lot of people care about INCLUDING myself, so I've been really successful I can say that I have done a great job with researching and expanding so far, in I have made in total revenue *drum roll please*  $204,301.84 with profit averaging around 20-35%.

It almost feels like they make it difficult on purpose so they get extra revenue on late fees.

Have you calculated how many properties or average monthly revenue it would take to reach that goal?

Because it's my money, I care more (I get 92% of the revenue, PM only 8%, and PM team member near 0%), I only had my units to manage (PM team member has other owners and units), and, with humility, I am smarter and harder working than the team members assigned to my portfolio (3rd party PM has to hire at a level that makes the business model financially work for them). 

The beach has taken about a year and the jungle house will take about 4-5 years because we are paying off some seller financing with the revenue from the short term rentals.I would say that I can definitely make more money investing in real estate in the United States than in Costa Rica.

Airbnb also said not even 10% of hosts make more than 100k as revenue.

Real estate serves as the foundation, generating the income needed to reinvest in initiatives that preserve cultural heritage, create jobs, and support community growth.Diversified Value CreationReal Estate Portfolio: Profits from rental income, property flips, and value-add projects fuel the system.Trade Development: Integrating businesses like plumbing companies creates a pipeline for stable, high-paying careers while addressing labor shortages.Cultural Growth: Revenue is reinvested into programs that promote education, workforce development, and cultural preservation.

For example, one exemption is tied to your total revenue which is $5M in gross sales or receipts in a calendar year. 

So unless you have 20 FTE AND $5M in revenue you are INCLUDED:Who is Excluded?