Not everyone wants to work a “real job”—but luckily, real estate investing can offer financial freedom for those willing to put in the work. Today’s guest on The BiggerPockets Podcast exemplifies this perfectly!

Our guest today, Zeona McIntyre, is a master at short-term (aka “vacation”) rental properties and has achieved early retirement with just a small handful of these units. On this fun episode, you’ll discover how Zeona began her rental journey before buying a single property, how short-term rentals can provide significantly more cash flow than traditional rentals, and numerous tips and tricks for getting the biggest bang for your buck.

We also chat on private lending, finding deals, and the amazing number of countries (and continents) Zeona has traveled to. Whether you plan to buy short-term rentals in your future or not, this show packs a powerful punch that everyone needs to hear!

In This Episode We Cover:

How Zeona got into the real estate game
Why she started out by subleasing her apartment as an Airbnb rental
Why you should see private money lenders as opportunities
Why reading the fine print is important before signing anything
How she found her next deal site unseen
What’s unique about her market
How she uses systems to manage her units
What early retirement means to her
Tips for managing vacation rentals at a distance
Discriminations and legalities on these properties
Airbnb hacks and tips
And SO much more!

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Books Mentioned in this Show

Tweetable Topics:

“You just take what you have and you leverage that.” (Tweet This!)
“You don’t fully understand until you’re in it, until you’re doing it.” (Tweet This!)
“You don’t have to be super studied. You just have to start doing it.” (Tweet This!)

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229: Early Retirement Through Short-Term Rental Properties with Zeona McIntyre