<p>This week, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yoquierodineropodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jannese</a> is joined by<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ourjourneywithless/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> <strong>Victor Zeledón (@ourjourneywithless)</strong></a> a husband, dad, and Airbnb mentor who proves you <em>don’t</em> need six figures, a trust fund, or a fancy investing background to build wealth through real estate.</p><p>Victor started with what most of us already have: a home, two extra rooms, and a need to build an emergency fund. Fast forward seven years and those two rooms turned into <strong>five cash-flowing rentals</strong>, a fully retired wife, homes in multiple states, and a roadmap to financial freedom.</p><p>This convo is packed with gems, game-changing strategies, and the kind of transparency that our comunidad NEEDS to hear — because real estate is not “just for other people.” It’s for us, too.</p><br><p><strong>What We Get Into</strong></p><ul><li><strong>04:30 — Who’s actually renting rooms on Airbnb?</strong> (It’s not who you think!)</li><li><strong>05:50 — How they scaled from 1 room to 5 properties.</strong></li><li><strong>06:40 — The real talk on hosting strangers:</strong> Safety, locks, boundaries, and vibes.</li><li><strong>08:15 — Airbnb vs. traditional renting:</strong> Why Airbnb was the wealth-building accelerator.</li><li><strong>09:20 — The Airbnb landscape in 2025:</strong> Regulations, fees, and why <em>boring</em> listings get no love.</li><li><strong>13:00 — Wild host lessons:</strong> What every new host should prepare for (yes, including tias who leave surprises).</li><li><strong>14:30 — Emergency funds + financial safety nets:</strong> How to protect your pockets.</li><li><strong>16:20 — Is Airbnb still worth it today?</strong> Victor breaks it down.</li><li><strong>17:30 — Why they bought in Waco &amp; Tulsa:</strong> Out-of-state investing made simple.</li><li><strong>19:10 — How they bought a house in Tulsa with $0 out-of-pocket.</strong></li><li><strong>20:40 — How to manage rentals remotely without losing your mind.</strong></li><li><strong>24:00 — The family vision:</strong> From paying off debt → replacing his wife’s income → full financial freedom.</li><li><strong>26:00 — How Victor mentors new Airbnb hosts for FREE through the Airbnb Ambassador Program.</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Top Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Start where you are.</strong> A spare room can be your entry point into real estate — not a barrier.</li><li>Airbnb hosting is work, but the income potential is REAL. Many hosts earn 2–3x a traditional rental.</li><li><strong>2025 is still a viable year to invest</strong>, especially if you explore mid-term rentals and lower-cost markets.</li></ul><p><br></p><br><p><strong>About Our Guest</strong></p><p><strong>Follow Victor:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ourjourneywithless/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ourjourneywithless</a></p><p> He offers <em>free</em> Airbnb mentorship in English &amp; Spanish through the Airbnb Ambassador Program.</p><br><p><strong>Links Mentioned</strong></p><ul><li>Free Financial Guide: <a href="https://courses.yoquierodineropodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>courses.yoquierodineropodcast.com</strong></a></li><li>Order <em>Financially Lit!</em>:<a href="https://financiallylitbook.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> <strong>FinanciallyLitBook.com</strong></a></li></ul><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Yo Quiero Dinero

Jannese Torres

Is Airbnb Still Worth It in 2025? Honest Breakdown with Victor Zeledón

DEC 8, 202531 MIN
Yo Quiero Dinero

Is Airbnb Still Worth It in 2025? Honest Breakdown with Victor Zeledón

DEC 8, 202531 MIN

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<p>This week, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yoquierodineropodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jannese</a> is joined by<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ourjourneywithless/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> <strong>Victor Zeledón (@ourjourneywithless)</strong></a> a husband, dad, and Airbnb mentor who proves you <em>don’t</em> need six figures, a trust fund, or a fancy investing background to build wealth through real estate.</p><p>Victor started with what most of us already have: a home, two extra rooms, and a need to build an emergency fund. Fast forward seven years and those two rooms turned into <strong>five cash-flowing rentals</strong>, a fully retired wife, homes in multiple states, and a roadmap to financial freedom.</p><p>This convo is packed with gems, game-changing strategies, and the kind of transparency that our comunidad NEEDS to hear — because real estate is not “just for other people.” It’s for us, too.</p><br><p><strong>What We Get Into</strong></p><ul><li><strong>04:30 — Who’s actually renting rooms on Airbnb?</strong> (It’s not who you think!)</li><li><strong>05:50 — How they scaled from 1 room to 5 properties.</strong></li><li><strong>06:40 — The real talk on hosting strangers:</strong> Safety, locks, boundaries, and vibes.</li><li><strong>08:15 — Airbnb vs. traditional renting:</strong> Why Airbnb was the wealth-building accelerator.</li><li><strong>09:20 — The Airbnb landscape in 2025:</strong> Regulations, fees, and why <em>boring</em> listings get no love.</li><li><strong>13:00 — Wild host lessons:</strong> What every new host should prepare for (yes, including tias who leave surprises).</li><li><strong>14:30 — Emergency funds + financial safety nets:</strong> How to protect your pockets.</li><li><strong>16:20 — Is Airbnb still worth it today?</strong> Victor breaks it down.</li><li><strong>17:30 — Why they bought in Waco &amp; Tulsa:</strong> Out-of-state investing made simple.</li><li><strong>19:10 — How they bought a house in Tulsa with $0 out-of-pocket.</strong></li><li><strong>20:40 — How to manage rentals remotely without losing your mind.</strong></li><li><strong>24:00 — The family vision:</strong> From paying off debt → replacing his wife’s income → full financial freedom.</li><li><strong>26:00 — How Victor mentors new Airbnb hosts for FREE through the Airbnb Ambassador Program.</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Top Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Start where you are.</strong> A spare room can be your entry point into real estate — not a barrier.</li><li>Airbnb hosting is work, but the income potential is REAL. Many hosts earn 2–3x a traditional rental.</li><li><strong>2025 is still a viable year to invest</strong>, especially if you explore mid-term rentals and lower-cost markets.</li></ul><p><br></p><br><p><strong>About Our Guest</strong></p><p><strong>Follow Victor:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ourjourneywithless/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ourjourneywithless</a></p><p> He offers <em>free</em> Airbnb mentorship in English &amp; Spanish through the Airbnb Ambassador Program.</p><br><p><strong>Links Mentioned</strong></p><ul><li>Free Financial Guide: <a href="https://courses.yoquierodineropodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>courses.yoquierodineropodcast.com</strong></a></li><li>Order <em>Financially Lit!</em>:<a href="https://financiallylitbook.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> <strong>FinanciallyLitBook.com</strong></a></li></ul><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>