BnB Financially Free

Buying a Campground for 2.5m at 29 years old

Ciara Salayandia and Chantal sit down to discuss how Ciara purchased a commercial property as her very first investment purchase! She talks about finding the deal, creatively funding it and all that really goes into running a successful campground. Ciara is a wealth of knowledge and doesn't hold any of the details back. She is passionate about educating people on how they can accomplish big deals as well. Ciara previously worked as a first responder and didnt come from wealth and she discusses the importance of creating a community around you to help equip you with the knowledge needed to acquire larger deals. Her campground Basecamp is located in rural Colorado and is equipped with 20 RV spots, 20 KOA cabins, a convenience / liquor store and gas station. She has hired out her operator and while it's not exactly passive, she is able to manage it remotely. 
 
You can connect with Ciara on instagram @Ciarasal and find out more about her incredible campground at basecampco.com or on instagram @basecampatgolden

All the Ways to Finance Your Short Term Rental

Join Chantal Duame, the co-founder of Good Neighbor Realty, for a solo episode packed with valuable insights on financing your next short-term rental purchase. With her extensive experience, Chantal explores a variety of financing methods, including primary residence loans, second home loans, investment property loans, creative financing, and commercial options.
Having not only built her own 7m real estate portfolio she has also assisted hundreds of investors in acquiring short-term rentals. Chantal offers practical information and expert advice on navigating the financing landscape. For those looking to scale their portfolio, leverage is often a critical piece, considering the substantial costs associated with real estate investments.
Tune in for a content-rich episode that delves into the practical aspects of acquiring your next investment property. Whether you're a seasoned investor or new to the real estate game, Chantal's insights will prove invaluable in your journey towards building a successful portfolio.

Super Luxe STRs- how Wander’s founder John Andrew is changing the industry

We are thrilled to start the year with John Andrew, the founder of Wander. John Andrew and his company have successfully acquired over $40 million in real estate and are experiencing rapid growth. They have also started establishing partnerships with owners of extraordinary real estate in prime locations. Wander is revolutionizing the way people travel, combining the luxury of hotel stays with the convenience of short-term rentals. Their users are raving fans. John Andrew is a young and highly accomplished tech entrepreneur, who reminds us of a young Brian Chesky.
https://www.wander.com/
https://www.instagram.com/wander?igsh=MTQ3cTQ3enY4N2VsNA==

What it’s really like to quit your job to be a full time real estate investor with Mike Brockway

Many dream of breaking free from the corporate grind by building enough passive income to replace their strategy, so we brought on Mike Brockway, who did just that.
Mike is a full-time real estate investor who has achieved financial freedom through building a real estate portfolio. He is also an incredible networker and connector which has led to even more success in his investment journey.
In this episode, we will discuss how Mike made the leap, how he scaled his real estate portfolio, and how he operates several of the top short-term rentals surrounding the Denver metro area.
Whether you're considering a similar leap or intrigued by the intricacies of building a real estate portfolio, this episode offers practical wisdom and firsthand experiences from Mike Brockway's journey.

Scaling to 7 figures in real estate cash flow with Zach Lemaster

We brought on founder of Rent to Retirement Zach Lemaster to discuss strategies that helped him scale his real estate portfolio cash flow to 7 figures! Zach is also a successful business owner and founded Rent to Retirement which is the nation's leading turnkey investment company. We talk about creating a successful business, finding financial freedom through strategic investing, scaling by leveraging debt and the power of tax strategy.  Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting, this episode is packed with actionable wisdom to grow your wealth.

How STR Investors can pay $0 in taxes legally

We sat down with Troy Vigil from Elite Tax & Accounting LLC to answer all our burning questions about cost segregation, bonus depreciation and real estate professional status. This is definitely a technical episode for investors who are looking to implement aggressive tax saving strategies to offset their tax liabilities. 
 
While there are seven ways you can materially participate in order to qualify, here are the top 3 ways STR investors qualify for bonus depreciation: 
1. You participated for more than 500 hours.
2. Your activity substantially constituted all participation. 
3. You participated for more than 100 hour and no less than any other individual. 
 
If you would like to connect with Troy, tell him you heard him on the BnB financially Free Podcast and email him at troy@etacpa.com. 

Rabbu - Have STR Investors Peaked?

We are joined by Emir Dukic who is the founder and CEO of leading STR data analytics tool Rabbu. Emir talks about building Rabbu, market trends and what is working in short term rentals today. We talk about his entrepreneurial journey from owning a house hack, to scaling a property management business, to adding more value to short term rental investors through connecting them to the best vendors in the Airbnb/VRBO business. Emir talks about how the industry has changed over the few years and what sets operators apart. We talk about partnerships, building businesses and building BNB portfolios.
 
Visit Rabbu at https://rabbu.com/ and make sure to sign up on their free platform! Not only will they help you analyze an investment but they have off-market deals and the best contacts in the STR industry. 

The Airbnb Data Guy - How to Spot a Top STR with John Bianchi

John Bianchi is the founder of Point Analytics, a leading Airbnb Data Consult Company as well as the Head of Data for Techvestor, a STR Investment fund. John has been part of analyzing close to 100 purchases with Techvestor who owns some of the top performing properties around the country. John teaches us how to deep dive into the data to determine what causes one property to significantly outperform a similar asset, as well as what amenities are worth investing in and the ones that are a waste of money. 
 
John just launched his own data platform called Point Analytics which allows an investor to look at an entire market into one easy to read spreadsheet. He also has a ton of free resources on his Youtube channel!

From Truck Crashes to Theming & Earning 4k a month in Cash Flow - Reid & Hannah

In this episode of BNB Financially Free, host Chantal Duame chats with newlyweds Hannah and Reid about their journey in real estate investing. The episode begins with an unexpected twist when a truck crashes into their living room in the middle of the night. This incident prompts them to move out and turn their property into a highly profitable short-term rental. Hannah takes a bold leap and transforms the property into a groovy themed getaway, which proves to be a tremendous success. By investing in the right design and creating a unique experience for their guests, they turn what was once a mediocre rental into a lucrative investment property. The couple shares that their annual cash flow has skyrocketed to $120k, far exceeding all projections they made on their starter home they purchased for under $600k. The episode also explores their journey from house hacking to renting out their property as a full-time STR. The couple initially approached house hacking with skepticism but quickly realized the financial benefits it offered. They created a private entrance from the kitchen to the basement, making it convenient for guests to access their space. They also discuss the benefits of hiring a great property manager. This conversation is casual, fun and super informative. 
 
You can find their listing at https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/51586121?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=e83efe02-4968-422d-86b8-9405d48579e6
 
You can find their design business at https://www.instagram.com/coolvibesdesignco/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D
 

The Best 10K Investment You Can Make Into Your STR with Terri-Leigh

Terri-Leigh, our resident professional designer delves into the secrets of truly unique, upscale design and how it can greatly increase your STR revenue.  Gone are the days where you can throw together a few couches and beds from facebook marketplace and make a killing.  She shows us exactly what STR guests are looking for and what they're willing to pay more for.  We also go over the importance of speed to launch because the longer a property sits empty, the more money you lose.  Terri-Leigh believes in vibe over theme, and has a hard stance towards white sheets. 
 
You can find her at https://www.foundhomeco.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/foundhome_co/