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Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Airbnb Investing with Derek Gisriel of LevelUp Stays | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 171
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
In Episode 171 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel (http://www.theengelteam.com) and Roberto Cabrera (http://www.robertocabrera.com) welcome Derek Gisriel, founder of LevelUp Stays (https://www.levelupstays.com), for a compelling conversation about the Airbnb and short‑term rental investment market. Derek shares real‑world strategies for underwriting rentals based on occupancy trends, navigating local regulations, and maximizing returns in seasonal and year‑round markets.
Key takeaways include how to identify high‑yield city and leisure markets, optimize guest experience to boost occupancy, and manage portfolio risk—including regulation and seasonality—based on actual business operations.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHvg414NqfE boroughsandburbs.comyoutube.com+7youtube.com+7boroughsandburbs.com+7
Listen on Podbean: https://www.boroughsandburbs.com/1444222/episodes/boroughs‑burbs‑171‑airbnb‑investing
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