Mastering Short-Term Rentals with Expert Shawn Moore

Shawn Moore, a seasoned real estate investor with over 24 years of experience, joins The Mentor Podcast to share his journey from traditional real estate investing to becoming a leader in the short-term rental space. Starting with wholesaling and fix-and-flips, he discovered the potential of vacation rentals before Airbnb even existed. After weathering the 2008 financial crisis, Shawn refined his investment strategy, focusing on passive income through short-term rentals. Today, he runs the nation’s top vacation home investor training company and helps investors create long-term wealth with lifestyle assets.

What You’ll Learn About in This Episode:

• How Shawn transitioned from fix-and-flips to short-term rentals before Airbnb was mainstream.
• The impact of the 2008 financial crisis on his investment strategy and the lessons learned.
• Why short-term rentals became a viable long-term wealth-building strategy.
• The evolving landscape of short-term rentals and the impact of market saturation.
• Common misconceptions about Airbnb investing and how to approach it with realistic expectations.
• The importance of choosing the right locations based on demand, not just tourist hotspots.
• Why investing in experiences rather than just properties is key to success in short-term rentals.
• The pros and cons of self-managing vs. hiring a property management partner.
• Strategies for acquiring vacation rental properties, even with little to no money down.
• How Shawn uses creative financing strategies, similar to Ron LeGrand’s terms approach, to secure deals.
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