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For instance:If your area has many corporate offices or conference centers, you're likely to attract business travelers.Family-friendly suburbs with parks and schools often attract families.Downtown locations near nightlife are popular for groups and parties.Review Competitor ListingsSearch for successful Airbnb listings in your area and study their target audience based on:The language in their descriptions.Their reviews (guests often reveal the purpose of their stay).The amenities they offer (e.g., desks and Wi-Fi for professionals, cribs and baby gates for families).Evaluate Your Own SpaceYour property’s layout, amenities, and location may naturally cater to a specific audience.A cozy 1-bedroom apartment downtown might be ideal for professionals or couples.A 3-bedroom house with a yard might appeal more to families.Proximity to nightlife might cater to party groups.Experiment and AdjustIf you're unsure, start broad and monitor who books your property.

I know many people that have suffered big losses recently, but I also know many people that have enjoyed big successes in Dubai real estate. 

It's a cash cow and I have been doing it Extremely successfully since 2006.

That’s why the successful wholesalers and flippers I know spend $10,000 and more MONTHLY on marketing.  2.

@Tyler Condon I manage a few properties in the greater Phoenix, AZ area that are adult 55 plus and have great success with them.

i think you can be successful if you are willing to do what you alluded to, which is spend time in person in your chosen market. 

You rent it for one year and create a successful STR business that shows a trailing 12 month net income of $75,000.  

(And - full disclosure - I will be using a mail forwarding address also and only occasionally actually hosting meetings at that location... it's like a 'WeWork' space, I generally work from home and my managers are on-site at the parks...)To everyone's continued success, and due diligence,-jl-

Having reasonable expectations, hiring a local professional (Realtor or PM), doing your research, and doing everything right (i.e. pro photos, professional design, good renovation, proper amenities and location, etc) are the keys to success in 2025.