VRBO isn't the devil after all. The Airbnb Experiment concluded in December with pretty good results. We made about $12K in net revenue for the year (revenue after expenses such as dues, utilities, taxes, maintenance and supplies). With a mortgage on the property (about $718 goes … [Read more...] about The Airbnb Experiment: Results Are In!
Real Estate
Why You Should NEVER Buy a House
It may not be Wednesday, but personally I find waffles a worthy breakfast treat ANY day of the week. Today's post is brought to us by blogging friends from way out west: Waffles on Wednesday! Fetch yourself some of Canadia's finest organic maple syrup, tighten that bathrobe belt, … [Read more...] about Why You Should NEVER Buy a House
Single Family Homes: My Choice for Successful Real Estate Investing
Single family homes generally aren't the first thing you think of when considering the rental property game. More often, it's the duplexes, quadplexes, and small apartments or commercial space that come to mind. Our rentals are all single family dwellings. They're all stand alone … [Read more...] about Single Family Homes: My Choice for Successful Real Estate Investing
How to Establish a Profitable Vacation Rental: The Definitive Guide
I’ve been a student of early retirement since the fall of 2014. During that stretch, most of my focus has been on long term rentals. We own four single family homes that generate a decent return of 15% and $500 profit each month. What if there's another real estate option that … [Read more...] about How to Establish a Profitable Vacation Rental: The Definitive Guide
365 Days Until I Retire Early
One year left. It sure took long enough for this early retirement expert to get here. The last four years have been long ones. Not bad. Just long. This journey started well before the blog did. Back in the fall of 2014 I was tired, stressed, and felt trapped in a career I had … [Read more...] about 365 Days Until I Retire Early