Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Is Airbnb still worth it in 2025? Should you buy or arbitrage? In this episode, I answer all your burning questions about short-term rentals, real estate investing, and how to actually make money with Airbnb in today’s market. From choosing the best strategy (owning vs. arbitrage vs. cohosting), to the smartest cities to invest in, to how to squeeze more profit from the Airbnb you already have—I cover it all.
If you’ve ever asked:
🏠 Should I buy a property or do rental arbitrage?
📍 Where are the best Airbnb markets right now?
💸 Is it better to improve my current Airbnb or buy another?
📉 What happens if my Airbnb is underperforming?
🤝 Can I start with zero capital?
…then this episode is for you.
👉 Plus, I share my unfiltered thoughts on Vrbo, interest rates, and how I’m pivoting my own portfolio.
📌 Topics covered:
• Arbitrage vs Ownership: Which is better for Airbnb in 2025
• The best cities to invest in (spoiler: Texas is crushing it)
• How to get a 50% ROI from a hot tub
• Why I prefer cohosting to arbitrage
• How to start a short-term rental business from scratch
🎓 Join my Host Camp Community for only $1: bit.ly/scout_trial_rob
🤝 Work one-on-one with me: bit.ly/workingwithrobuilt
🏡 Sign Up for Airbnb to Get My Listing Feedback: airbnb.com/r/robuilt
📊 Download My Free Airbnb Calculator: bit.ly/ytcalculator
🛋️ Let Me Design Your Airbnb: bit.ly/robuiltfunkit
🤖 Let Me Manage Your Airbnb: bit.ly/cocasa
🛒 Download My Airbnb Shopping List: bit.ly/ytshoppinglist
📍 Download My Free Market Guide: bit.ly/ytmarketguide
🇺🇸 Download my STR tax loophole guide: bit.ly/yt7rules
💸 Get a cost seg report for your property: strcostseg.com
🏦 Sign up for Baselane today and get a $100 bonus when you fund an account: baselane.com/robuilt
Disclaimer:
The information in this video is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult a qualified professional for advice tailored to your specific situation. Some links in this description may be affiliate links, meaning I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase through them. Thank you for supporting the channel!
Chapters:
00:00 - 00:48 Intro
00:49 - 04:30 Arbitrage or Own?
04:31 - 06:28 Best State or City to Buy In?
06:29 - 09:15 Improve an Airbnb or Buy a New One?
09:16 - 09:51 Your Content is 100% Accurate
09:52 - 10:46 How to Partner with Rob on a Deal?
10:47 - 11:45 Thoughts on VRBO?
11:46 - 12:55 How Do you Do Your Accounting?
12:56 - 15:19 Rates in the 4% Range?
15:20 - 17:59 No Capital…Where to Start?
18:00 - 18:18 Rags to Riches Inspiration!
Is Airbnb still worth it in 2025? Should you buy or arbitrage? In this episode, I answer all your burning questions about short-term rentals, real estate investing, and how to actually make money with Airbnb in today’s market. From choosing the best strategy (owning vs. arbitrage vs. cohosting), to the smartest cities to invest in, to how to squeeze more profit from the Airbnb you already have—I cover it all.
If you’ve ever asked:
🏠 Should I buy a property or do rental arbitrage?
📍 Where are the best Airbnb markets right now?
💸 Is it better to improve my current Airbnb or buy another?
📉 What happens if my Airbnb is underperforming?
🤝 Can I start with zero capital?
…then this episode is for you.
👉 Plus, I share my unfiltered thoughts on Vrbo, interest rates, and how I’m pivoting my own portfolio.
📌 Topics covered:
• Arbitrage vs Ownership: Which is better for Airbnb in 2025
• The best cities to invest in (spoiler: Texas is crushing it)
• How to get a 50% ROI from a hot tub
• Why I prefer cohosting to arbitrage
• How to start a short-term rental business from scratch
🎓 Join my Host Camp Community for only $1: bit.ly/scout_trial_rob
🤝 Work one-on-one with me: bit.ly/workingwithrobuilt
🏡 Sign Up for Airbnb to Get My Listing Feedback: airbnb.com/r/robuilt
📊 Download My Free Airbnb Calculator: bit.ly/ytcalculator
🛋️ Let Me Design Your Airbnb: bit.ly/robuiltfunkit
🤖 Let Me Manage Your Airbnb: bit.ly/cocasa
🛒 Download My Airbnb Shopping List: bit.ly/ytshoppinglist
📍 Download My Free Market Guide: bit.ly/ytmarketguide
🇺🇸 Download my STR tax loophole guide: bit.ly/yt7rules
💸 Get a cost seg report for your property: strcostseg.com
🏦 Sign up for Baselane today and get a $100 bonus when you fund an account: baselane.com/robuilt
Disclaimer:
The information in this video is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult a qualified professional for advice tailored to your specific situation. Some links in this description may be affiliate links, meaning I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase through them. Thank you for supporting the channel!
Chapters:
00:00 - 00:48 Intro
00:49 - 04:30 Arbitrage or Own?
04:31 - 06:28 Best State or City to Buy In?
06:29 - 09:15 Improve an Airbnb or Buy a New One?
09:16 - 09:51 Your Content is 100% Accurate
09:52 - 10:46 How to Partner with Rob on a Deal?
10:47 - 11:45 Thoughts on VRBO?
11:46 - 12:55 How Do you Do Your Accounting?
12:56 - 15:19 Rates in the 4% Range?
15:20 - 17:59 No Capital…Where to Start?
18:00 - 18:18 Rags to Riches Inspiration!
