Cash Flow Positive

Welcome to Part 2 of how to find secret emerging markets!I’m excited to be joined by Will Van Wickler, a leading real estate agent focusing on emerging short-term rental markets in New England. We talk about identifying and capitalizing on emerging markets in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, with a detailed exploration of areas like Sunday River, Bar Harbor, and Old Orchard Beach. Will shares his journey from cybersecurity student to real estate investor and agent and discusses the significance of choosing the right locations, accurately projecting expenses, and the art of revenue management to achieve positive cash flow. You’ll also hear about the resilience and growth of New England's STR market, despite challenges and fluctuations in seasonal demand. Stick around for the end, you won’t want to miss Will’s tips for new investors!Connect with Will Van Wickler!Connect with Kenny on LinkedIn!

Welcome to Part 1 of how to find secret emerging markets! In this episode you will hear about the common pitfalls of chasing popular markets in real estate investment and introduces strategies for identifying and investing in emerging markets instead. I shares insights into what defines an emerging market, including rapid and consistent demand growth and a limited number of active listings. This episode covers practical tips for researching potential emerging markets using data on tourism, short-term rentals availability, and ROIs, with specific reference to locations like Blue Ridge, North Georgia, and areas around national parks.Connect with Kenny on LinkedIn!

Welcome to Part 2 for this weeks topic - is my Airbnb market saturated? Kenny is joined by Elizabeth Richman, a seasoned co-host and property owner, who shares her journey and strategies in making her properties stand out and become highly profitable despite high market saturation. Elizabeth provides insights into various properties she manages across the country, including a cabin in Blue Ridge, Georgia, which has achieved remarkable success by catering to specific niches such as pet-friendly accommodations and focusing on unique value propositions like providing exceptional amenities and leveraging local attractions. She covers importance of creatively marketing properties to meet their specific needs and touches on the challenges of managing properties in areas with extreme competition and how to find unique selling points to attract guests.

This week, Kenny is addressing the common concerns surrounding market saturation in the short-term rental industry. He talks about the concept of market saturation, explaining that it's not markets but properties that become saturated. You’ll learn a formula to measure saturation based on revenue per active rental comparisons year over year and Kenny emphasizes the importance of considering bedroom count when assessing saturation. He offers strategic advice on finding opportunities in seemingly saturated markets by focusing on unique property features and amenities, rather than the broader market trends. Kenny also shares examples, including an analysis of the Orlando market, to help listeners understand how to calculate and interpret saturation levels for their investments. Connect with Kenny on LinkedIn!

Welcome to Part 2 of Cash on Cash vs. Cash Flow! In this second part, you'll hear from Katie, an art teacher who ventured into real estate investment as a backup plan during COVID-19. After purchasing a duplex and managing it successfully, Katie and her husband dove into short-term rentals, buying a property by the beach with Kenny's guidance. They discuss the process of selecting the right market, the importance of cash on cash versus cash flow evaluation, and Katie's personal preference for a vibrant, colorful property close to the beach. Katie shares her experience and plans for transforming her new property into a lively vacation rental, emphasizing outdoor living spaces and gives advice and encouragement for listeners considering their first short-term rental investment.Connect with Kenny on LinkedIn!

Welcome to the Cash Flow Positive podcast, hosted by Kenny Bedwell! This show is aimed at helping listeners achieve financial freedom through short-term rentals. In this first episode, Kenny outlines his vision for the show: a format that combines straightforward advice (Part 1 of each episode) with real-world applications and interviews (Part 2).Today, Kenny is diving into the importance of cash flow over cash on cash return and shares strategies for setting investment goals based on personal criteria and market understanding. This episode is a resource for both novice and seasoned investors looking to optimize their property portfolios for better cash flow.Connect with Kenny on LinkedIn!