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Airbnb House Hacking: From Free Travel to an Empire of Airbnbs

SparkRental

The Big Picture on Airbnb House Hacking: Mike Cossette and his wife started by renting out their home during peak events to pay for travel a move that sparked a cycle of income and inspiration, eventually leading to a portfolio of five properties. Scaling Up to a Family Business By 2015, their Airbnb income had grown significantly.

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Top 50 vacation rental management companies in 2025 (worldwide)

Rentals United

Number of vacation rentals: 16,000 (+20% YoY) Locations: Single-country Market: Multi-market Property type: Leisure rentals (villas, chalets, cottages) Service: Exclusive marketing HQ: Denver, Colorado, USA Founding year: 2011 6. We interviewed Maxime Leufroy-Murat, CEO of City Relay on the Secret Sauce Podcast.

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Episode 133: From Flipping Homes to Airbnb with Kirby Atwell

The Hosting Journey

He served six years as an Army officer, and in 2011 he started rehabbing homes with two friends—they’ve now rehabbed over 70 homes in four years. Listen: From Flipping Homes to Airbnb with Kirby Atwell Watch: From Flipping Homes to Airbnb with Kirby Atwell Some of the links mentioned are affiliate links. Amazing, right?

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Q1 Trends and 2025 Outlook: What Key Data Is Seeing in the Short-Term Rental Market

Hospitable

I've been in the industry since 2011, so I've seen much of this stuff play out. Airbnb and Vrbo remain the dominant platforms for short-term rentals, which travelers use to book accommodation. I think many of those bookings will just come as a shorter stay. Start today with a 14-day free trial. Sign up now!