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Passive Airbnb Syndication Investments w/ Superhost Labs
Description
Myka and Stevie Stacks sit down with Sarah Glidewell and Seif Kafagi from Superhost Labs, who have merged design and tech to create a syndication model for single-family short-term rentals. Their proprietary software underwrites hundreds of properties daily across 200 markets, surfaces deals hitting 10% cash-on-cash returns or better, and powers both a $12 million investor portfolio and an 'Airbnb in a box' service that handles everything from acquisition to one-year property management. The team buys down property management fees to zero by paying more upfront - boosting a sample deal from a 5.86% to a 9% cash-on-cash return - and targets a $30 to $50 million exit over five years.
The episode covers how 15 Airbnb superhosts pooled their expertise to break down barriers to STR investing, the $25 million acquisition offer they turned down in late 2022, how rising interest rates are countered with interest-only debt and PM buydowns, and why they choose resort towns like Joshua Tree, Scottsdale, Blue Ridge, and the Poconos. Sarah and Emily transitioned from pure design work to education and social media, while the software tracks unstructured data to tell them exactly what bedroom count and amenities drive revenue in each market. Current investors need to be accredited, but a Regulation A filing is underway to open access by year-end.
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Myka — Sharebnb: www.sharebnb.com
Steve — Argest Rentals: www.ArgestRentals.com
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Myka's other podcast, Entrepremarriage — building wealth without losing the marriage: youtube.com/@Entrepremarriage
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