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EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 15 MIN

Why We Would Never Buy an Airbnb as an Investment Property

from The Zero to 100 Real Estate Podcast · host Gabriel Hamel, Mitchell England, and Travis Dillard

You stayed at a beautiful Airbnb, did the napkin math on nightly rates, and now you are convinced short-term rentals are your ticket to financial freedom. We get it. We have watched hundreds of investors make that exact mistake.In this episode, we break down why Airbnbs are one of the worst real estate investment strategies out there. We cover the government crackdowns wiping out entire portfolios overnight, the DSCR loan trap that leaves investors completely underwater, and the hidden expenses that destroy your cash flow the moment you actually run the numbers.Listen in as we unpack why buying on fundamentals you can control will always beat gambling on nightly rates and five-star reviews. If you are thinking about buying a short-term rental as your first, second, or even your last investment property, hit play before you do anything else.Ready to hit scale? Come join the Zero to 100 Elite Mastermind! Our goal is simple. We want to help you replace your day job, make $120,000+ a year in real estate cash flow, and become a millionaire. 👉 https://www.zeroto100tribe.com/joinelite

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