229: Early Retirement Through Short-Term Rental Properties with Zeona McIntyre

<p>Not everyone wants to work a “real job”—but luckily, real estate investing can offer financial freedom for those willing to put in the work. Today’s guest on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcast" target="_blank">The BiggerPockets Podcast</a> exemplifies this perfectly! </p><p>Our guest today,&nbsp;<strong>Zeona McIntyre</strong>, is a master at short-term (aka “vacation”) rental properties and has achieved early retirement with just a small handful of these units. On this fun episode, you’ll discover how Zeona began her rental journey before buying a single property, how short-term rentals can provide significantly more cash flow than traditional rentals, and numerous tips and tricks for getting the biggest bang for your buck. </p><p>We also chat on private lending, finding deals, and the amazing number of countries (and continents) Zeona has traveled to. Whether you plan to buy short-term rentals in your future or not, this show packs a powerful punch that everyone needs to hear!</p><p>In This Episode We Cover:</p><ul><li>How&nbsp;<strong>Zeona&nbsp;</strong>got into the real estate game</li><li>Why she started out by&nbsp;<strong>subleasing her apartment</strong>&nbsp;as an Airbnb rental</li><li>Why you should see&nbsp;<strong>private money lenders</strong>&nbsp;as opportunities</li><li>Why&nbsp;<strong>reading the fine print</strong>&nbsp;is important&nbsp;before signing anything</li><li>How she found her next deal&nbsp;<strong>site unseen</strong></li><li>What’s unique about&nbsp;her&nbsp;<strong>market</strong></li><li>How she uses&nbsp;<strong>systems</strong>&nbsp;to manage her units</li><li>What&nbsp;<strong>early retirement</strong>&nbsp;means to her</li><li>Tips for&nbsp;<strong>managing</strong>&nbsp;vacation rentals at a distance</li><li>Discriminations and&nbsp;<strong>legalities</strong>&nbsp;on these properties</li><li><strong>Airbnb</strong>&nbsp;hacks and tips</li><li><strong>And SO much more!</strong></li></ul><p>Links from the Show</p><ul><li><a href="http://biggerpoc