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Dr. Jeff Chheuy | Rural AirBNB Expert

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Ex-pharmacist → I love rural Airbnbs
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He went from filling prescriptions to pulling in $1M+/year in rural Airbnb markets most investors scroll right past.

Dr. Jeff Chheuy didn't find a secret market.

He just saw something everyone else was too comfortable to look at.

Most people don't miss good deals because they're risky.
They miss them because they look unfamiliar.

The crowd is good at spotting what feels safe.
It's terrible at spotting where the leverage is hiding.

Where are you finding deals others are overlooking? 👇

Follow @jeffchheuy and @biggerpockets for more real investor stories. by @jeffchheuy

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Here’s why these markets work.

Fayette County, WV works because the buy-in is still low.
You’re close to a national park with growing tourism,
but home prices haven’t caught up yet.
That spread matters.

Hocking County, OH works because there are 5 million visitors per year on average.
There aren’t many homes for sale in the area at a decent price and the state park is a huge attraction.

Oconee County, SC works for the opposite reason.
Purchase prices are higher,
but lake demand, limited inventory, and strong ADRs
push revenue well above average.

Wolfe County, KY and Hocking County, OH win on consistency.
Strong drive-to demand, year-round bookings,
and clear guest expectations keep cash flow predictable.

Muscogee County, GA benefits from hybrid demand.
Tourism, military, and mid-term stays smooth out seasonality.

Sequatchie County, TN is a spillover market.
Lower buy-in than saturated neighbors,
but close enough to capture the same type of guests.

If you want to learn how to spot why a market works
instead of copying a list

DM me “RURAL” and I’ll send you to my free course!

#airbnbinvesting #freedom #shorttermrentals #ruralairbnb by @jeffchheuy

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Investing In AirBNBs Near National Parks = High Cash Flow

Here’s the list of visitors per year to see if people will continue visiting & renting AirBNBs near homes you want to invest in

To get the year over year growth from 2023 to 2025 COMMENT your favorite national park below

I’ll send you a FREE full list of the 2024 & 2023 visitors per year according to the National park service and calculated year over year growth!

Plus bonus link to get our $1 AirBNB Anywhere starter pack that has some our favorite markets, how to buy buy cash flowing homes, how to set up, exclusive videos and much more!

Happy travels!

Jeff

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#realestate #airbnb #nationalpark #personalfinance by @jeffchheuy

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32 Lessons From Setting Up 100+ Airbnbs

* Buy homes that make money.
* Cheap homes aren’t always good deals.
* Keep more money than you spend.
* A good location beats a pretty home.
* Check the numbers before buying.
* Plan for slow months.
* Make sure Airbnb is allowed.
* Small towns can make big money.
* Great photos get more bookings.
* Hot tubs can make you more money.
* Design for guests, not yourself.
* Give guests something special.
* Good beds mean happy guests.
* Cheap furniture breaks faster.
* Your first photo matters most.
* More beds don’t always mean more money.
* Pay good cleaners well.
* Let software do the easy work.
* Test everything before guests arrive.
* Spend more on beds than decorations.
* Always have a backup cleaner.
* Tell guests about any problems.
* Make getting inside super easy.
* A clean home beats a fancy home.
* More bookings don’t always mean more profit.
* Charge more on busy weekends.
* Your first five reviews are huge.
* Know how much you make each night.
* Save money for broken things.
* Fix problems before buying more homes.
* Buy things guests will pay extra for.
* Airbnb takes work, even when you’re away.

Follow me to learn how to buy your first Airbnb.

BONUS: 10 Places I’d Look for an Airbnb
New River Gorge, WV — National park visitors.
Mammoth Cave, KY — Cave tours and family trips.
Columbus, GA — Military and family visits.
Greenville, SC — Mountains, weddings, and weekend trips.
Gainesville, FL — College games and hospital visitors.
Hocking Hills, OH — Cabins and hot tubs.
Spartanburg, SC — Work trips and family visits.
Toledo, OH — Lower home prices.
Red River Gorge, KY — Hiking and cabin trips.
Oconee County, SC — Lakes and mountain getaways.

BONUS: 5 More Airbnb Money Tips
Look for homes under $300K.
Find homes with room for a hot tub.
Look for places people visit all year.
Check what the best Airbnbs earn.
Buy near things people travel to see. by @jeffchheuy

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Before u buy, budget for these 7 costs 👇

1. Closing costs. Get an estimate before deciding what’s left for setup.
2. Repairs. Price the known work and leave room for surprises.
3. Furniture. Count beds, kitchen supplies, linens, storage and outdoor spaces.
4. Design and setup. Include delivery, assembly, installation and labor.
5. Amenities. A hot tub’s price tag doesn’t include electrical work, installation or ongoing service.
6. Carrying costs. Payments, taxes, insurance and utilities start before bookings do.
7. Cash reserves. Leave money for repairs, replacements and slow months after opening.

BONUS: 14 more things to check before u buy. Some fit inside the budgets above - don’t count them twice.

8. STR rules. Confirm the property can legally operate as a short-term rental.
9. HOA and deed restrictions. Check for rental limits even if the city allows STRs.
10. Permits and licenses. Check application fees, renewal costs and timelines.
11. Insurance. Get a quote that covers your intended rental use.
12. Property taxes. Check whether the bill could change after purchase.
13. Septic or sewer. Verify condition, capacity and any occupancy limits.
14. Roof and HVAC. Price replacement if either is near the end of its life.
15. Internet. Confirm reliable service is actually available at the address.
16. Safety setup. Budget for required alarms, extinguishers, railings and other fixes.
17. Cleaning and laundry. Get local quotes before estimating profit.
18. Landscaping and snow removal. Include seasonal upkeep and guest access.
19. Pest control. Include initial treatment and recurring service.
20. Photography. Budget for professional photos once setup is complete.
21. Operating fees. Account for booking-platform fees, software and management if u outsource.

A low purchase price doesn’t automatically make it a good deal. Run the numbers on the finished, operating Airbnb.

Save this before your next showing.

Follow @jeffchheuy for more on buying and building your first rural Airbnb. by @jeffchheuy

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Stop procrastinating with ICE framework

Isolate your issue
Context overload to your AI with speach too text tools
Endure until the problem is complete by asking “what’s my most important next step”

How to isolate issues? Braindump everything you think of as a task to get done to your ai assistant (I like grok bot) and follow the ABCDE framework from “Eat That Frog”

Label:
A important must do
B important to do only after a
C nice to dos but not impactful
D can delegate
E stop doing this

I used this to start goals like help me launch my first rural Airbnb that rents for 2k net a month that costs $250k

“The best way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time”

Dm “RURAL” for free Airbnb mini course by @jeffchheuy

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5 useful tools for running an Airbnb 👇
• Hospitable — guest messaging • Schlage — smart-lock access • Turno — coordinating cleaners • Ring — exterior monitoring • An AI assistant — help with everyday tasks

Bonus: 10 more tools to explore 🔧
1 PriceLabs — nightly pricing
2 AirDNA — market research
3 Touch Stay — digital guest guidebooks
4 Minut — noise-level monitoring without recording conversations
5 Breezeway — property care and inspections
6 Stessa — income and expense tracking
7 Canva — welcome materials and house-rule signs
8 Lodgify — direct-booking websites
9 Notion — checklists and operating procedures
10 Google Drive — receipts, photos, and property documents

You don’t need all 15. Start with whatever solves the task you’re constantly doing manually.

Save this for later. What’s one tool you’d add? by @jeffchheuy

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Tools I use to buy and run my Airbnbs 🏡
Free first, plus the automation worth paying for.

1. Zillow / Redfin — Find properties. Free.
2. Airbnb / Vrbo — Research competing rentals. Free.
3. Rabbu — Estimate rental revenue. Free basic tools.
4. Google Sheets — Calculate cash flow. Free.
5. City/county websites — Check rental rules. Free; permits extra.
6. County assessor — Check property records and taxes. Free.
7. FEMA flood maps — Check flood zones. Free.
8. Google Maps — Research locations and attractions. Free.
9. Google Travel — Compare hotel rates. Free.
10. ChatGPT — Draft replies and create checklists. Free option.
11. Airbnb scheduled messages — Automate guest instructions. Included.
12. Airbnb saved replies — Answer common questions faster. Included.
13. Google Docs — Create guest guidebooks. Free.
14. Google Drive — Organize receipts and warranties. Free tier.
15. Google Forms — Collect cleaning and inspection reports. Free.
16. Google Calendar — Schedule recurring maintenance. Free.
17. Thumbtack / Angi — Find contractors. Free search; labor extra.
18. Canva — Create house signs and instructions. Free tier.
19. Turno — Coordinate cleaning turnovers. Free options; cleaning extra.
20. Smart locks — Manage guest entry codes. Often $0/mo; hardware and integrations extra.
21. Leak sensors — Catch leaks early. Subscription-free options; hardware extra.
22. Minut — Monitor excessive noise. ~$10–20/property/mo; hardware extra.
23. PriceLabs — Automate nightly pricing. ~$20–40/property/mo.
24. Hospitable — Automate messages and sync bookings. Budget ~$30–100+/mo.

These automate a lot of the daily work, my team handles the rest.

Save this for your Airbnb setup. by @jeffchheuy

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The 43 lessons…

1. Pick the town first. Then the house.
2. Look up the park’s yearly visitors on the NPS site.
3. Pick a town that’s busy in 2+ seasons.
4. Read the county’s Airbnb rules before you offer.
5. Check top local listings’ fall calendars.
6. Our buy box is $150K to $350K.
7. Aim for a house that sleeps 12+.
8. A den with a window you can climb out of can be a bedroom.
9. Real cost = price + repairs + furniture + labor.
10. First test: yearly gross divided by real cost.
11. If the slow month can’t pay the mortgage, walk away.
12. Budget a manager’s fee, even if you self-manage.
13. Vacation home loans can need just 10% down.
14. It’ll help you develop business skills
15. Keep 3 months of mortgage saved.
16. Your first payout can take weeks. Pay month one from savings.
17. Furnish for $15 to $20 a square foot.
18. Make photo 1 the hot tub, view, or fire pit.
19. Pay for pro photos once.
20. Guests filter for hot tubs. Add one if the math works.
21. Test the Wi-Fi speed before you buy.
22. Use a smart lock with a new code for every guest.
23. Cameras outside only. Airbnb bans them inside.
24. Buy washable couch covers and dark rugs.
25. Put Wi-Fi, trash day, and checkout steps on one page.
26. Let PriceLabs set your price every night.
27. Price Fridays and Saturdays higher.
28. Set a 3-night minimum on busy weekends.
29. Most rural Airbnbs should make $70k a year
30. Add a discount for dates under 7 days out.
31. Stays of 28+ nights pay you monthly.
32. Slow house? Open it to month-long guests.
33. Pay your cleaner on time, every time.
34. Line up a backup cleaner before you need one.
35. Find a local handyman before something breaks.
36. Auto-send check-in info the day before.
37. Reply to guests within an hour.
38. Give each house its own bank account.
39. Rent is not profit. Track what each house keeps.
40. Move a set % of every payout to repairs.
41. Keep your W2 until the houses prove it can replace your income.
42. The hard first months teach you the most.
43. You won’t feel ready. Start anyway.

DM me “RURAL” and I’ll send my free mini course. Real markets. Real numbers. My exact buy box. by @jeffchheuy

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The things that create freedom usually aren’t easy.

Two lessons from two books I keep coming back to:

Focus on the most important thing. Finish it.

And if what you’re building is worth building, don’t complain that the bricks are heavy.

Buying your first Airbnb can be a lot of work.

You have to find the market, run the numbers, make offers, get financing, furnish it, launch it and figure things out when something inevitably goes wrong.

But I’ve watched people like Zyaire and Kelly do that work and build an extra $2–3K/month from one property.

My friends steph and kdo make 7k net every
month their first year in the rural airbnb space.

My wife with no rental real estate knowledge turn her 100k home into a 70k per year machine.

And honestly so many more students &clients I wish I could shout out.

The goal isn’t to find something easy.

The goal is to build something worth the effort.

Follow @jeffchheuy if you want to learn how to buy and build your first cash-flowing rural Airbnb. by @jeffchheuy

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I have a lot of things I want to do. Then I try to do them all at once and get stuck.

This helps me:

R = Retreat. Take a walk. Give yourself time to think.

U = Understand. What needs to get done? What can wait?

N = Narrow down. Pick one goal. Choose one thing you can do today.

What’s one thing you can do today to get closer to your goal?

I want to get fit. But if I stay up late, getting up to work out is hard. So I set an alarm for bedtime, too.

I also want to become someone who can easily buy 48 single family rural Airbnbs and supply vacation homes around America for other humans

I want to coach 48 students every year also personally, 1:1 and also teach my friends how to do the same

Follow along to see my progress by @jeffchheuy

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I’ve paid six figures for teaching and coaching programs…

Here’s what I learned from the latest one

Dan Martells 5 daily non negotiables

1. Break a sweat for 30 minutes a day
2. Post 3 times a day
3. Say hi to 5 friends a day
4. Read 10 pages a day
5. Review your goals

My goals include helping 48 more students in the upcoming 12 months buy a high cash flow rural airbnb and figure out a plan with those investments to retire in 1-5 years.

Follow to see my progress. by @jeffchheuy

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