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Copy My Methods For Better, Safer Returns With Short-Term Rentals So You Can Rest Easy and Live Better.

Airbnb business

It’s like a business-in-a-box full of resources, spreadsheets, checklists, and templates straight from my 7-figure portfolio

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I’ve used for years, to add more
properties with less stress.

Tim STR
The Rested Investor Playbook is a
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shows you my process for investing in
Short-Term Rentals that are designed to
maximize your returns
while minimizing risk.
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Learn How I Run My 7-Figure STR Business Working a Few Hours Per Week From Paradise

It was 2010 when I invested in my first property...

And I struggled with the slow returns and razor thin margins of my Long-Term Rentals… 

By 2015 I decided to convert one of my units into a Short-Term Rental, and it was generating bookings immediately. 

This unit was getting around 5x better (net) returns as an STR. 

I slowly converted more and more of my LTRs into STRs and saw my returns get exponentially bigger every year. 

This is how I was able to scale my portfolio to over 7-figures relatively quickly, by focusing on what I could control to maximize returns while minimizing risk. 

Thanks to the business model, I was able to outsource all operations and move to Colombia to live in paradise full-time by the age of 30. 

These “Rest Methods” are my proven process behind acquiring, attracting, and automating STRs for the best returns so I could rest easy and live better.

Now my RE company, MidTown Stays, is kinda like a machine that runs without me...

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Guests Hosted

It’s the best business model for those of us who actually take vacation days.

I Believe Short-Term Rentals Are The
Best Investment For Bigger,
Better Returns

Here’s Why:

Everyone HAS to pay for lodging almost every night of their adult life
There’s 5 ways to profit from your property
The bank pays for most of the investment
Other people pay your mortgage and the rest goes in your pocket
Investors can get amazing tax benefits in the US
Your daily operations can be outsourced and automated
You can increase your price as you go, adding thicker profit margins
More than half the workforce is working from home, homes you can own
Less people can afford to buy a home so there’s more demand for rentals
More and more people are choosing to live in Short-Term Rentals

Oh, and my favorite, you can get paid EVERY day

Did you Know!?
The Average Airbnb Host In USA Earns

$44,235 /yr

And this figure only accounts for Airbnb, let alone all the other booking platform options!

The majority of these hosts only have 1 – 2 properties and are NOT operating professionally,

Which shows how much potential there is for anyone to win with STRs…

Especially if you understand how to maximize your returns so you can scale faster.

But if you don’t have a process for finding and investing in profitable properties, then you are gambling.

JEFF MARTIN

“    I made over $49,000 in my first 8 months of running my short-term rental on Airbnb and HomeAway.    ”

JEFF MARTIN

Here’s How “Rested Investors”
Maximize Returns With Short-Term Rentals

1. ACQUIRE

Not all properties are an asset.

If you end up in the wrong market, you could sink your chances of consistent bookings.

There are 5 core markets you can enter with Airbnb, and only one of them I prefer to invest in for maximizing bookings and price per night while minimizing risk.

There are plenty of factors that can make or break your returns, right down to the zip code and number of bedrooms.

Which is why Rested Investors know how to “run the numbers” to determine the potential returns before ever investing a dime.

2. ATTRACT

Design for maximum attraction.

To maximize returns, we want to be able to accommodate as many types of travelers as possible.

This is why the location and layout of your property is so important in the Acquisition stage…

But how you furnish and list the property will also determine who you attract and at what price.

If you launch a listing willy-nilly, you could open yourself up to parties, property damage, poor ratings, and low occupancy rates. 

Even your choice of mattress firmness, couch material, and pillow fluffiness can be the difference between a good review and a bad one!

None of this matters if your guests are leaving negative reviews that sink your attraction score.

Rested Investors find and furnish properties that are designed to attract professional guests, at premium price points, for longer stays to minimize overhead fees and risk.

This is so you can afford to replace yourself and outsource operations…

3. AUTOMATE

Passive-proof so you can scale faster and live better.

The best part of this business model is the practically passive income once you have all the pieces in place.

The goal is to have the ability to operate anywhere, so we put automations and software in place to handle the bulk of the moving pieces.

Maximum returns require maximum exposure.

With the right tools, you can connect your availability across all rental platforms (including your own booking site) without worrying about double bookings.

We can also test different price points to find the right price for every booking.

As Rested Investors, we use our returns to outsource the cleaning, management, and guest communications so our investments don’t become our day job.

This is how you can scale faster and live better. 
TERRY KERR

TERRY KERR

“  Since I’ve met Tim I now have 15 Airbnbs,
and it’s easier to manage 15 than it was to manage 2.

We are absolutely killing it! ”

TERRY KERR

Don’t “Bet The House” Trying To Figure It All Out On Your Own!

Now You Can Copy My 7-Figure Formula So You Can Maximize Returns, Scale Faster, and Live Better With Short-Term Rentals

INTRODUCING

The Rested Investor

Playbook

I’ve documented my unique formula for finding and investing in “profitable properties” so anyone interested in STRs can shortcut their journey to 
Better Returns with STRs.

Learn how myself and other Rested Investors 
Acquire, Attract, and Automate STRs 
for the best returns, so you can rest easy
knowing your money is working hard for you. 

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THE PLAYBOOK:

STAGE I -

ACQUISITION

Finding the right property
  • Learn which markets you can serve with Airbnb and the different risks associated with each style
  • Discover which types of properties I’ve found best for attracting better guests and better returns
  • What you should look for before investing in a property
  • What financing options make the most sense for you (and what lenders want)
  • Due diligence factors to consider before buying 
  • BONUS: Start with my top 20 list of cities that make sense to invest in, based on population growth metrics, travel trends, and STR regulations (some of them might surprise you!)
The properties I prefer to invest in are typically less competitive and easier to finance.
How to analyze properties before investing
  • Get my custom Profitable Property Calculator so you can input the data available online to see what kind of returns are probable
  • Video training to learn how to find the data, where to input the numbers, and how to spot a winner from a money pit
  • Watch me “run the numbers” with real property listings so you can confidently do this yourself
Learning how to analyze deals and determine profitable properties is one of the most profitable skills an investor can have!

STAGE II -

ATTRACTION

Furnishing your listing for quality guests
  • The most common interior design mistakes to avoid
  • How much you should spend to furnish based on the size of your listing
  • Find out which pieces of furniture are critical to a great review
  • Lighting and other things to consider to make the space feel larger and warmer so they want to stay longer and come back again
  • BONUS: Follow my furnishing checklist so you know where to buy from to get top quality for the best price (including wholesale resources I use)
Learn how to furnish your listing to attract professionals willing to pay more and stay longer
Designing the Perfect Profile
  • Copy my profile template so you know what guests are looking for
  • Top 5 tips for writing an eye-catching title
  • Find out which pictures are most commonly missing and what people want to see before booking
  • Increase the readability of your listing to become more psychologically attractive 
  • Designing your house rules to protect yourself - like smoking, pets, noise, late checkout, & locals vs. visitors
  • Understand how to price your property per night 
  • How to determine cleaning costs
  • Learn the basics of the search ranking algorithm to maximize eyeballs and exposure
Maximize exposure and score high occupancy rates with the Perfect Profile
Handling guest reservations
  • Guest reservation requirements before accepting a booking
  • Should you accept instant bookings?
  • Check-in forms and what to ask for in advance
  • How to attract longer-term stays to reduce risk and overhead
  • Red flags to watch out for
  • How to “party proof” your listing 
  • My 5-step Property Protection Protocol
  • Optimizing the experience upon arrival for a great first impression
  • Dealing with difficult guests - Resolutions and Disputes
  • Asking for positive reviews and how to remove negative reviews
  • BONUS: Get my Templatized guest communications - booking confirmation, checking in, guidebook, friendly touch points, and checkout
With the right setup and structure, you can give your guests a Superhost experience every time without working any harder

STAGE III -

AUTOMATION

Essential software stack
  • Which management software is going to work best for you
  • Create a unified inbox across all booking sites to easily handle everything in one place
  • How to take payments and handle the financial integration
  • Pricing software to automatically test different price points for last minute bookings, longer bookings, seasonal bookings, etc.
  • How to recoup outstanding payments for things like late checkout, damages, and smoking
  • Setting up your guidebook so guests have everything they need
  • Getting your guests to agree to the Terms and House Rules 
  • Organizing your team and tasks around maintenance tasks, housekeeping schedules, and inventory
  • Extras like automated locks and security features
  • Find out how much it costs me to put this all together per unit (hint: it’s WAY less than you might expect)
Find out how I’m able to apply all these tools to my business for only $60 per property!
Finding and managing your dream team
  • Overview of the 4 options for management - and how much each will cost you
  • How to hire your own Virtual Assistants to handle your guest communications (for only $4-$8/hr)
  • Where to find reliable housekeepers 
  • Payment and tracking options to manage your team
  • How to monitor performance without micromanaging or worrying everyday
  • Options to get your laundry handled upon checkout
  • How to handle routine maintenance and last-minute fixes during a guest’s stay
  • Ideas for handling inventory and storage
With the right team and tools in place, you can get your workload down to only 30 minutes per month per listing!
& CASE STUDIES
  • Go behind the scenes and see some of my actual properties in my portfolio
  • I’ll show you the P&L so you can see what it costs to operate and how they perform
  • You’ll see the types of properties I own
  • The photo tour will reveal how they’re furnished 
Learn how this all comes together so you can confidently do this on your own!

Plus, Get My Plug & Play
Checklists and Templates

  • Profitable Property Calculator with over the shoulder training video so you can learn how to run the numbers
  • Top 20 Cities List so you can see where I would invest based on population and travel metrics, regulations, and even crime rates
  • Lender List for more financing options
  • Due Diligence Checklist so you know what to ask from sellers 
  • STR Lease Agreement Template for 30+ day bookings
  • Master Lease and Addendum template to use for lease arbitrage 
  • Furniture and Consumable Order List so you can track what furniture andappliances to order, from where, and at what cost
  • Guest Communication Messaging Scripts so you can modify these to your guests at booking confirmation, check in, and checkout
  • My Top 7 House Rules to protect yourself and set expectations  
  • House Cleaning Checklist so your housekeepers can track each task per room
  • Housekeeper Job Offer Template you can modify when hiring your own team
  • Relevant Acquisition, Attraction and Automation Podcasts linked up so you can go deeper on certain topics discussed
“    We launched our STR online and made $2700 in our
first month from a studio apartment.    ”

- ANNA

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Still on the fence?

You might be wondering...

Are STR’s A Fad?

Wondering if you missed the boat? 🛶

Look, the average investor can’t manipulate the market for better returns…
But there is one market you can influence with a little bit of effort and capital…

The

Travel + Lifestyle

Industry

Times have changed.

People are not traveling in short-term rentals anymore… 

They’re living in them.

While it’s getting harder for the average family to buy a home on two working salaries…  

And more and more people are working remotely… 

Society is moving toward flexible living, business leisure and staycations.

With 6 people checking into an Airbnb every second, and more booking on other platforms, there’s a TON of opportunity to make BIG returns with STRs.

Those of us who understand where and how to invest in profitable properties can use the returns to outsource and automate the operations so we can scale our portfolio and increase returns every year without adding more work. 

The types of properties I prefer to invest in are not your overpriced vacation getaways.
They are in areas that can command a higher occupancy rate and longer practical stays to cater to more types of travelers. 

These properties are easier to find, easier to finance, and easier to furnish. 

That’s why I was able to scale my portfolio to over 60 properties in a few short years…

and you can too!

“   I saved money on decor and spent money where it mattered.
I know with 100% certainty that I have a SIGNIFICANTLY higher
occupancy rate and more money in my pocket because of Tim’s expertise.  ”

- LIZ KNOWLIN

“    Life’s too short for slow returns.    ”

“  Life’s too short for slow returns.  ”

TIM HUBBARD

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