{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/61df3c8f051a2f001272041d/6934cea7a63c6eaa59db5e03?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Is Airbnb Still Worth It in 2025? Honest Breakdown with Victor Zeledón","description":"<p><br></p><p>This week, <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/yoquierodineropodcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Jannese</a> is joined by<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/ourjourneywithless/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> <strong>Victor Zeledón (@ourjourneywithless)</strong></a> a husband, dad, and Airbnb mentor who proves you <em>don’t</em> need six figures, a trust fund, or a fancy investing background to build wealth through real estate.</p><p>Victor started with what most of us already have: a home, two extra rooms, and a need to build an emergency fund. Fast forward seven years and those two rooms turned into <strong>five cash-flowing rentals</strong>, a fully retired wife, homes in multiple states, and a roadmap to financial freedom.</p><p>This convo is packed with gems, game-changing strategies, and the kind of transparency that our comunidad NEEDS to hear — because real estate is not “just for other people.” It’s for us, too.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What We Get Into</strong></p><ul><li><strong>04:30 — Who’s actually renting rooms on Airbnb?</strong> (It’s not who you think!)</li><li><strong>05:50 — How they scaled from 1 room to 5 properties.</strong></li><li><strong>06:40 — The real talk on hosting strangers:</strong> Safety, locks, boundaries, and vibes.</li><li><strong>08:15 — Airbnb vs. traditional renting:</strong> Why Airbnb was the wealth-building accelerator.</li><li><strong>09:20 — The Airbnb landscape in 2025:</strong> Regulations, fees, and why <em>boring</em> listings get no love.</li><li><strong>13:00 — Wild host lessons:</strong> What every new host should prepare for (yes, including tias who leave surprises).</li><li><strong>14:30 — Emergency funds + financial safety nets:</strong> How to protect your pockets.</li><li><strong>16:20 — Is Airbnb still worth it today?</strong> Victor breaks it down.</li><li><strong>17:30 — Why they bought in Waco &amp; Tulsa:</strong> Out-of-state investing made simple.</li><li><strong>19:10 — How they bought a house in Tulsa with $0 out-of-pocket.</strong></li><li><strong>20:40 — How to manage rentals remotely without losing your mind.</strong></li><li><strong>24:00 — The family vision:</strong> From paying off debt → replacing his wife’s income → full financial freedom.</li><li><strong>26:00 — How Victor mentors new Airbnb hosts for FREE through the Airbnb Ambassador Program.</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Top Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Start where you are.</strong> A spare room can be your entry point into real estate — not a barrier.</li><li>Airbnb hosting is work, but the income potential is REAL. Many hosts earn 2–3x a traditional rental.</li><li><strong>2025 is still a viable year to invest</strong>, especially if you explore mid-term rentals and lower-cost markets.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Our Guest</strong></p><p><strong>Follow Victor:</strong> <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/ourjourneywithless/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@ourjourneywithless</a></p><p>He offers <em>free</em> Airbnb mentorship in English &amp; Spanish through the Airbnb Ambassador Program.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Links Mentioned</strong></p><ul><li>Free Financial Guide: <a href=\"https://courses.yoquierodineropodcast.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>courses.yoquierodineropodcast.com</strong></a></li><li>Order <em>Financially Lit!</em>:<a href=\"https://financiallylitbook.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> <strong>FinanciallyLitBook.com</strong></a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.ideatolaunchpodcastproductions.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">This podcast was produced and edited by Idea to Launch Productions</a></p>","author_name":"Jannese Torres"}