How Eric Got Started with Airbnb

Today, Eric and I are focused on buying property and building a hospitality brand. We also run a Short term rental mastermind as well as the Legends X coaching program.We started just like everyone else, hosting a single property on Airbnb.And the reason why we can teach at such high level is because we’ve been through it all; Run into challenges, made mistakes, figured out how to problem-solve and move forward.On this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Eric explains how he got started with Airbnb: his transition from house flipping real estate investor to STR entrepreneur.He describes what inspired his vision to build an online business in the real estate space, how he discovered STRs and why he pivoted from rental arbitrage to a management model.Listen as Eric shares his craziest guest experience and learn how you can benefit from our mistakes and scale a STR business of your own!Topics CoveredEric’s real estate investing background10 years raising money to flip housesAdded Section 8 apartment buildingsEric’s introduction to being a digital nomadMet John Lee Dumas 7 years agoVision for online business in real estateEric’s move: New Jersey to San DiegoBuilt network of entrepreneurs in CARoom at Epic Entrepreneur HouseWhat inspired Eric’s focus on STRsMet STR entrepreneur as Airbnb guestRealized could automate with techEric’s first Airbnb property in San DiegoOpportunity to lease 2BR in La Mesa, CAMade $2K profit in first monthWhy Eric pivoted from an arbitrage modelUps and downs of market in crashRecognized leasing too risky to scaleThe power of the management modelManaged vacant units for HNWI as STRs3X revenue of leases without paying rentUse profits to buy property, build wealthWhat Eric would've done differentlyFocus on building portfolio in single marketStick to one business model, property typeHow Eric dealt with challenging guestsRecognize where failed and solve problemGrow as person, make better decisionsResourcesJohn Lee Dumas of Podcasters’ ParadiseThe Epic Entrepreneur HouseEric on Get Paid for Your Pad EP175Overnight SuccessGet Paid for Your Pad on Apple PodcastsLegends X STR AcceleratorSTR Legends MastermindEmail [email protected] [Discount Code PAD] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.