Field notes on rental arbitrage.
Guides on landlords, underwriting, regulation and operations, written by the team that verifies every listing on the platform.
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How much does it cost to start rental arbitrage? A first-unit budget
A line-by-line startup budget for your first rental arbitrage unit: move-in costs, furnishing, compliance, launch tech and the cash reserve most beginners skip.
How to pitch a landlord on rental arbitrage without getting hung up on
How to pitch a landlord on rental arbitrage: lead with their benefits, answer the four common objections with documents, and get consent in writing.
Underwriting an arbitrage deal: the five numbers that matter
Revenue, occupancy, operating costs, startup capital and payback period: how to estimate each one conservatively before you sign a lease.
STR regulations: what to check before you sign a lease
Permits, zoning, night caps, HOA bylaws, occupancy taxes and MTR thresholds: how to check the rules for any address before you sign a lease.
Mid-term rentals: the quieter arbitrage strategy
Who books 30+ night stays, how to furnish and price for them, and why mid-term rentals often fit markets where short-term rentals are restricted.
From one unit to ten: systems before scale
Cleaning, pricing, guest messaging and maintenance: what to standardize before your third lease, and how to make your first hire count.
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