The AirLoom Blog
Airbnb rental arbitrage and short-term rental investing, from the data up.
Furnishing an Airbnb Arbitrage Unit on a Budget: A Room-by-Room Guide
A room-by-room framework for furnishing an Airbnb arbitrage unit without overspending - where to invest, where to save, and what guests actually notice.
STR investingHow Lenders Evaluate a Short-Term Rental Property for Financing
What mortgage lenders and DSCR loan programs actually look at when financing a short-term rental property, and how to prepare your numbers before you apply.
STR investingHow to Evaluate a Property Manager for Your Short-Term Rental
What to actually check before hiring a short-term rental property manager - fee structure, response times, and the questions that reveal how they really operate.
STR investingPricing Your Short-Term Rental: A Framework Beyond Just Matching Comps
Why copying nearby listing prices isn't a pricing strategy, and a framework for pricing a short-term rental based on demand signals, not guesswork.
STR investingShort-Term Rental Insurance: What Your Landlord Policy Doesn't Cover
Why a standard landlord or homeowner's policy usually isn't enough for short-term rental operators, and the coverage gaps to close before you host your first guest.
STR investingHow to Choose a Market for Short-Term Rental Investing
A framework for evaluating short-term rental markets - demand signals, regulatory stability, competition, and seasonality - before you commit capital to a city.
Arbitrage how-toAirbnb Arbitrage Lease Red Flags: What to Read Before You Sign
The lease clauses that quietly kill Airbnb rental arbitrage deals - subletting bans, insurance requirements, termination terms, and what to negotiate before you sign.
Arbitrage how-toHow to Build a Landlord Pitch That Gets Your Sublease Approved
A practical script and structure for pitching landlords on an Airbnb arbitrage sublease - what to lead with, what to offer, and how to handle the objections you'll actually get.
Arbitrage how-toHow to Underwrite an Airbnb Arbitrage Deal Before You Sign a Lease
A step-by-step framework for underwriting an Airbnb rental arbitrage deal: the costs to count, the revenue assumptions to stress-test, and how to find your real break-even point.
Arbitrage how-toHow to Spot an Airbnb Arbitrage-Friendly Listing Before You Call the Landlord
A practical checklist for screening long-term rental listings for Airbnb arbitrage potential - lease terms, building type, and the questions to ask before you underwrite the deal.