4+ Ways to Fix Negative Cash Flow (and When to Sell Instead) (Rookie Reply)

Does your rental property have negative cash flow? This doesn’t necessarily mean you bought a bad deal, though losing money probably isn’t what you signed up for. But not to worry—in today’s episode, we’ll share a few changes that could get you back in positive territory in no time!

Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! Today, we’re answering more questions from the BiggerPockets Forums. First up, we’ll get into house hacking—the easiest way for a new investor to build a real estate portfolio—and show you how to use this strategy to keep buying properties with low money down. Next, should you invest in Columbus, Ohio in 2025? This investing hotspot is drawing plenty of attention, but we’ll show you how to find other markets just like it! Finally, is your Airbnb giving you little or no cash flow? Tune in to learn how to plug the holes in your business, when to hold for appreciation, and when it might be wise to sell!

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In This Episode We Cover:

The number one thing you must do before looking at Airbnb markets

The most crucial data for Airbnb market analysis (and where to find it!)

The BEST short-term rental markets to invest in this year

Must-have Airbnb amenities to add to your rental property

Why we’re choosing secondary markets over primary markets in 2025

And So Much More!

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Top Investment Housing Markets for 2025

Market Analysis Spreadsheet

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Improve Your Real Estate Returns by Optimizing Your Existing Properties When Deals Are Hard to Find

(00:00) Intro

(00:40) House Hacking 101

(10:58) How to Pick a Market

(21:14) Airbnb Listings & Cleaning Fees

(31:36) “Fixing” Revenue & Exit Strategies

(39:49) Ask Your Question!

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