The Airbnb Landlord Experiment: Making It Worthwhile

by Al Williamson | Mar 1, 2016 | Call to Action, Defining Ideas, New Income Streams

It’s time for another experiment. This time I want to see how much net income I can generate using a combination of short stay platforms like Airbnb, VRBO and my DocDorm concept. Let’s call it my Airbnb Landlord Experiment. The Airbnb Experiment If I were to...

Savvy Landlord Show [Podcast Interview]

by Al Williamson | Jan 11, 2016 | Defining Ideas, Podcast

Steven is Inspirational   He’s also half crazy. Steven VanCauwenbergh is irresistibly entertaining. And wicked smart at the same time. You never know what’s going to happen when he’s walks in a room. After reading Rich Dad Poor Dad he...

5 Ways Sacramento’s Short Term Rental Amendment Works for Landlords

by Al Williamson | Jan 1, 2016 | Call to Action, New Income Streams

Awwww – It’s happening to the short term rental market now! It happened to eBay and Amazon … but they survived… and thrived. It’s now happening to Airbnb. A short term rental platform. Will Airbnb survive? Absolutely!   Main Streaming  ...

4 Ways to Create Experimental Rental Units for Explosive Profits

by Al Williamson | Dec 19, 2015 | Call to Action, New Income Streams

Do you own a duplex or multifamily rental? If so, have you considered creating an experimental rental unit? That’s where you operate one apartment differently than the others. This gives you the freedom to test out more profitable ways to operate your rental. How...

2 Ways Investors Can Use the Force

by Al Williamson | Dec 3, 2015 | Call to Action, Ideas to Boost Equity, New Income Streams

Hey, do you know anyone that pays their mortgage with side income? Well you do now… pleased to met you! From this side of the finish line I’m able to see a few things that I couldn’t before. Check out a couple of my lessons learned: What Every...

Star Wars Landlording

by Al Williamson | Nov 26, 2015 | Call to Action

Such a luxury! There are new ideas to unpack on this side of the finish line. I’m learning that while all cash flow is welcomed, not all of it can be used to calculate my property’s value. I discuss this in my LinkedIn post: 4 Ways to Make the Force Be...

The Finish Line

by Al Williamson | Oct 20, 2015 | Call to Action

I started this blog in 2011 to document my progress towards generating enough side income to cover my monthly mortgage. And now, in 2015 …I’m within one renovation of accomplishing that goal!!! One of my long-term tenants moved out and I can easily convert...

How Rental Owners Can Profit from Spacer.com and Not Be Sore Losers

by Al Williamson | Oct 18, 2015 | Call to Action, New Income Streams

I’ve been tracking the Collaborative Economy for a few years. One of the benefits is that I can alert you to events like this – so please listen up! AIRBNB You may not have seen Airbnb.com coming, but by now you know of its impact.   Airbnb allows...

U-Haul: Moving Your Side Income Higher

by Al Williamson | Oct 5, 2015 | Call to Action, New Income Streams

You probably think I’m too far out of the box, but hear me out. Is a Small U-Haul Dealership Right for You? Do yourself a favor, if you: 1 – Operate a larger multifamily operation and have full time onsite management, or 2 – Have a rental (or lot)...

5 Inventive Ways to Max the Profit of Your Rental [Video]

by Al Williamson | Sep 25, 2015 | Call to Action, New Income Streams

Have you considered updating your rental’s business model? You can make a lot more money if you do. Imagine what would happen if you re-positioned your rental. Check out this 8 minute video about “horse racing” five different operating styles. Tell...