From 25 to 100+ STR Units in Less Than 1.5 Years

When David Bergmann joined our Legends X program in April 2021, he was a hectic host with 25 units and a dream to quit his full-time job.18 months later, David manages a portfolio of 110 STR units and a neighborhood laundromat!How did David scale his Airbnb business so quickly? And what did he learn along the way?David is Cofounder of Heartwood Furnished Homes, a short-term rental management company out of Columbia, South Carolina.On this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, David joins me to explain how a solar eclipse inspired him to become an Airbnb host and why he started managing units for other STR investors.David shares what he’s learned about hiring team members before you need them, adjusting systems that aren’t working and saying NO to clients who aren’t a good fit.Listen in to understand why David bought a laundromat to support his STR business and learn how to save money by washing linens in-house as you scale.Topics CoveredHow a solar eclipse inspired David to become an Airbnb hostHow David and his wife got started managing units for other STR investorsWhy David joined the Legends X program in April 2021The top 3 lessons David learned in the process of growing from 25 to 100+ unitsInvesting in team members before you need them and hiring the right peopleWhat it looks like to adjust systems that aren’t working quicklyWhy it’s crucial to say NO to clients and guests who aren’t a good fitDavid’s experience with linens and why he decided to buy a laundromatHow much David is saving by washing linens in-houseWhen an Airbnb business might consider buying a laundromatResourcesHeartwood Furnished HomesEmail [email protected] XThe One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller and Jay PapasanLoopNetGPFYP on YouTubeGPFYP on InstagramSTR Legends MastermindFREE Airbnb Starter GuideReview GPFYP on Apple Podcasts  Email [email protected] X Short-Term Rental Accelerator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.