I own 5 Airbnbs and I'm Selling Some of Them. Here's Why.

I own 5 Airbnbs and I'm Selling Some of Them. Here's Why.

I own five short-term rentals. And I'm selling some of them. Not because they failed me. Because I finally ran the numbers honestly In this episode, I walk you through a real client comparison — his Little Rock long-term rental at 15% cash on cash vs. his Airbnb that looked like a win at $1,200/month but told a different story once we added a property manager, 50% realistic occupancy, utilities, and wear and tear. By the end, he saw the truth. Now you will too. --- ⚡ Book Your FREE 30 min Strategy Call- Pick my brain [https://www.passivelyrichwithrentals.com/scheduling] Find out exactly what your first move looks like. Over 2,000 investors have used this exact process to build their wealth. Most had a property under contract within weeks, not years. No pitch. No pressure. Just clarity. 📥 Download the Free Turnkey Cheat Sheet [https://ladyluckinvestments.com/turnkeycheat] Before you buy anything, know what you're actually comparing. This cheat sheet breaks down the numbers so you can stop guessing and start deciding. --- In this episode: ✔ Why I'm selling some of my Airbnbs after 7 years and 5 properties — even though they still make money ✔ The real math on a $90K short-term rental vs. a $22K long-term rental (actual client case study) ✔ What happens to your Airbnb return when you add a property manager, realistic occupancy, and utilities ✔ Why short-term rentals are a hospitality business — not passive income — and what that costs you in real life ✔ The third option most investors don't know exists: out-of-state, long-term, cash-flowing rentals that run without you You'll walk away knowing exactly how to compare two investments side by side so you never let the bigger monthly number fool you again. Ready to figure out which strategy actually fits your life and your numbers? Book a free strategy call. The link is below See you on the next one. Melissa Go to https://www.passivelyrichwithrentals.com/scheduling and book a strategy call with me-  It is 30 minutes, it's free, and together we will figure out whether the academy is the right next step for you or whether you are already ready to jump into the deal bank. And start looking at live deals.  🏡 Connect With Me Have questions about an out-of-state market we mentioned, or want to see if your specific retirement account qualifies for non-recourse financing? I work with a limited number of investors at a time to ensure you get direct access to me and vetted, off-market deals.  Let's Chat: Book Your Free 30-Minute Strategy Call Here [https://www.passivelyrichwithrentals.com/scheduling] 🎙️ Enjoyed this episode? Tap the link below to leave us a quick 5-star review! It takes less than 60 seconds and helps other busy professionals find the show.  Leave a 5-Star Review Here [https://ratethispodcast.com/passive]

What Happens When a Tenant Stops Paying Rent (And You're an Out-of-State Landlord)

What happens when a tenant stops paying? If you set this up right, you don't do a single thing. ⚡ Book Your Strategy Call [https://www.passivelyrichwithrentals.com/scheduling] | Find out exactly what your first move looks like. Over 2,000 investors have used this exact process to build their wealth. Most had a property under contract within weeks, not years. No pitch. No pressure. Just clarity 📥 Download the Free Turnkey Cheat Sheet [https://ladyluckinvestments.com/turnkeycheat] | Learn how to vet markets, property managers, and deals so the eviction boogeyman never has a chance. --- In this episode: * Why the eviction fear is keeping you from building real wealth * How your property manager handles everything — so you never pick up the phone * Why market selection determines how stressful (or stress-free) an eviction actually is * The real eviction rate at landlord-friendly markets (it's closer to 1% than you think) * How to treat a bad month like a business owner, not a scared first-timer You'll walk away understanding that eviction isn't an emergency. It's a rare, manageable, business expense — and if you've built this the right way, it's not even your problem to solve. See you on the next one. Melissa Go to https://www.passivelyrichwithrentals.com/scheduling and book a strategy call with me-  It is 30 minutes, it's free, and together we will figure out whether the academy is the right next step for you or whether you are already ready to jump into the deal bank. And start looking at live deals.  🏡 Connect With Me Have questions about an out-of-state market we mentioned, or want to see if your specific retirement account qualifies for non-recourse financing? I work with a limited number of investors at a time to ensure you get direct access to me and vetted, off-market deals.  Let's Chat: Book Your Free 30-Minute Strategy Call Here [https://www.passivelyrichwithrentals.com/scheduling] 🎙️ Enjoyed this episode? Tap the link below to leave us a quick 5-star review! It takes less than 60 seconds and helps other busy professionals find the show.  Leave a 5-Star Review Here [https://ratethispodcast.com/passive]

Why High Achievers Get Stuck: A Hypnotherapist Reveals the Real Problem

Your subconscious is running the show. Most high achievers have no idea.  ⚡ Book Your Strategy Call [https://www.passivelyrichwithrentals.com/scheduling] : Find out exactly what your first move looks like. Over 2,000 investors have used this exact process to build their wealth. Most had a property under contract within weeks, not years. No pitch. No pressure. Just clarity.  📥 Download the Free Turnkey Cheat Sheet: [https://ladyluckinvestments.com/turnkeycheat]  | The shortcut to buying your first out-of-state rental without the guesswork. 🎧 In this episode:  ✔ Why fear operates quietly in the background and drives your decisions  ✔ How high achievers self-sabotage the moment things start going well  ✔ Why your childhood programming makes you avoid peace  ✔ Practical tools to reprogram your subconscious right now  ✔ What your relationship with silence is telling you about your blocks You'll walk away knowing exactly why you keep hitting the wall -- and what to do about it. Ready to stop overthinking and start building? Go to https://www.passivelyrichwithrentals.com/scheduling and book a strategy call with me-  It is 30 minutes, it's free, and together we will figure out whether the academy is the right next step for you or whether you are already ready to jump into the deal bank. And start looking at live deals.  🏡 Connect With Me Have questions about an out-of-state market we mentioned, or want to see if your specific retirement account qualifies for non-recourse financing? I work with a limited number of investors at a time to ensure you get direct access to me and vetted, off-market deals.  Let's Chat: Book Your Free 30-Minute Strategy Call Here [https://www.passivelyrichwithrentals.com/scheduling] 🎙️ Enjoyed this episode? Tap the link below to leave us a quick 5-star review! It takes less than 60 seconds and helps other busy professionals find the show.  Leave a 5-Star Review Here [https://ratethispodcast.com/passive]

Out-of-State Rental Investing: The Real Numbers After 12 Years

I put $12,000 down on a rental property 12 years ago. Today I have $82,000 in equity. And I wasn't even trying to find the perfect market. That's what this episode is about. Not theory. Real numbers from a real property I've owned for over a decade. ⚡ Book Your Strategy Call [https://www.passivelyrichwithrentals.com/scheduling] Find out exactly what your first move looks like. Over 2,000 investors have used this exact process to build their wealth. Most had a property under contract within weeks, not years. No pitch. No pressure. Just clarity. 📥 Download the Free Turnkey Cheat Sheet [https://ladyluckinvestments.com/turnkeycheat] The exact framework I use to evaluate out-of-state rental markets. If you've been sitting on the sidelines wondering where to start, this is it. In this episode: ✔ The real numbers from my first rental property — what I paid, what it cash flowed in year one, and what it looks like 12 years later ✔ Why the wealth didn't come from cash flow — and what actually created the $82,000 in equity ✔ Why returns in landlord-friendly markets have stayed at 8-12% for over a decade (and what most investors miss about that) ✔ The spreadsheet I use as my crystal ball to see what a property looks like 5, 10, and 20 years from now ✔ Why "boring markets" are exactly where quiet wealth gets built — and why you don't need to time anything You'll walk away from this episode understanding that the biggest wealth-building factor in real estate isn't the market, the timing, or the deal. It's the decision to get in the game. Go to https://www.passivelyrichwithrentals.com/scheduling and book a strategy call with me-  It is 30 minutes, it's free, and together we will figure out whether the academy is the right next step for you or whether you are already ready to jump into the deal bank. And start looking at live deals.  🏡 Connect With Me Have questions about an out-of-state market we mentioned, or want to see if your specific retirement account qualifies for non-recourse financing? I work with a limited number of investors at a time to ensure you get direct access to me and vetted, off-market deals.  Let's Chat: Book Your Free 30-Minute Strategy Call Here [https://www.passivelyrichwithrentals.com/scheduling] 🎙️ Enjoyed this episode? Tap the link below to leave us a quick 5-star review! It takes less than 60 seconds and helps other busy professionals find the show.  Leave a 5-Star Review Here [https://ratethispodcast.com/passive]

How to Invest in Real Estate Using Your 401k or IRA: Non-Recourse Loans Explained

Money sitting in your 401k or IRA doing nothing? There's a strategy most investors don't even know exists. ⚡ Book Your FREE 30 min Strategy Call [https://www.passivelyrichwithrentals.com/scheduling] Find out exactly what your first move looks like. Over 2,000 investors have used this exact process to build their wealth. Most had a property under contract within weeks, not years. No pitch. No pressure. Just clarity. 📥 Download the Free Turnkey Cheat Sheet [https://ladyluckinvestments.com/turnkeycheat] Ready to start but want the blueprints first? Grab the guide on what to do first, second, and third when buying your first rental. ————————- You know retirement accounts exist. You know real estate works. But you don't know how to connect the two. That's the gap this episode closes. In this episode with Jordan Weimersheimer, an investment-friendly lender with 20+ years of experience, you'll learn exactly what non-recourse financing is, how it works, and why it's a game-changer for busy professionals with money in retirement accounts. Jordan walks you through the step-by-step process: opening a self-directed account, setting up an LLC, getting approved, and buying your first property. From start to finish, three weeks. You'll also learn about the new 30-year fixed-rate non-recourse product. Down payments as low as 30%. Rates in the high 6s to low 7s. Even cash-out refinancing. And if you already own non-recourse properties from years ago, you can refinance the equity and use it to fund your next purchase. Key takeaways: Your retirement account can buy rental properties (tax-deferred). Non-recourse = zero personal guarantee, zero income verification The new 30-year fixed-rate product is a game-changer. Down payments as low as 30% instead of 40-50% You can refinance existing properties to scale faster: a three-week timeline from decision to closing. Go to https://www.passivelyrichwithrentals.com/scheduling and book a strategy call with me-  It is 30 minutes, it's free, and together we will figure out whether the academy is the right next step for you or whether you are already ready to jump into the deal bank. And start looking at live deals.  🏡 Connect With Me Have questions about an out-of-state market we mentioned, or want to see if your specific retirement account qualifies for non-recourse financing? I work with a limited number of investors at a time to ensure you get direct access to me and vetted, off-market deals.  Let's Chat: Book Your Free 30-Minute Strategy Call Here [https://www.passivelyrichwithrentals.com/scheduling] 🎙️ Enjoyed this episode? Tap the link below to leave us a quick 5-star review! It takes less than 60 seconds and helps other busy professionals find the show.  Leave a 5-Star Review Here [https://ratethispodcast.com/passive]