At just 28 years old, Florida-based entrepreneur Daanish Azim has built a thriving business managing 18 Airbnb properties—all without owning a single one. In this eye-opening episode, Daanish joins Ron to break down exactly how he launched his Airbnb arbitrage business in less than three years using rental agreements, the right tools, and a smart team. If you’ve ever wondered how to create cash flow from short-term rentals without buying houses, this is your blueprint. No fluff, no fantasy—just a real system with real results.

• What Airbnb rental arbitrage really is—and how it works step by step
• The startup costs (and how to minimize them using business credit)
• How to furnish and launch a property in under a week
• Why location is everything—and what “good location” really means (hint: not always tourist towns)
• Which tools pros use to analyze deals, set prices, and automate their listings
• Where to find professional cleaners and build a dependable local team
• How to use platforms like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com to get booked and protected
• How to set strict house rules and pricing strategies for maximum profit
• Why Daanish encourages students to focus and automate instead of chasing too many markets
• What a typical 3 bed/2 bath short-term rental can net in profit
• How this model fits beautifully with Ron’s “Terms” strategies to increase cash flow on existing deals

Resources:

• Free PDF + 4-Step Airbnb Arbitrage Training: Get Daanish’s free starter guide at TheMentorPodcast.com/4step
• Sign up for a Free Mentor Panning Session: https://www.RonLeGrand.com/Plan
• Free Training: www.TheMentorPodcast.com/Terms178
• Get Ron’s $599 Wholesaling course for FREE when you join his Gold Club for ONLY $99 a month! – www.TheMentorPodcast.com/GC178

Gian Pazzia is not your average tax guy—he’s a nationally recognized expert in real estate tax strategies with over 25 years of experience. A former Big 4 structural engineer turned tax incentive specialist, Gian is the co-founder of KBKG, the leading firm in cost segregation studies. He’s helped real estate investors across the country save over $10 billion in taxes—and today, he’s breaking down how you can do the same.

In this episode, Gian shares the inside scoop on cost segregation, bonus depreciation, and lesser-known tax credits that could put tens of thousands of dollars back into your pocket. Whether you own rental properties or plan to, this episode could literally save you a fortune.

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• What cost segregation really is—and how it can drastically reduce your tax liability
• The major differences between depreciating residential vs. commercial properties
• Real examples showing how investors can write off $54,000 in year one on a single rental
• Which components of a property can be written off in 5, 7, and 15-year categories
• How Gian’s software makes cost segregation accessible to single-family investors for just $450
• When full-blown engineering studies are needed (and why they’re worth it)
• The Section 45L tax credit that gives up to $5,000 per energy-efficient unit
• The powerful short-term rental loophole that allows high-income earners to offset active income
• How spouses can be leveraged as “real estate professionals” to unlock huge tax deductions
• Why flippers shouldn’t use cost segregation—unless they know how to avoid recapture taxes
• A special 25% discount offer on cost segregation software just for The Mentor Podcast listeners.

Resources:

• Cost Segregation Software & Discount: Visit https://www.costsegregation.com the click the "Software" tab and use promo code MENTOR2025 (all caps) for 25% off your first use.
• State & Local Energy Incentives: Visit https://www.dsireusa.org – Enter your state and project type to view eligible tax credits and incentives.
• Sign up for a Free Mentor Panning Session: https://www.RonLeGrand.com/Plan
• Free Training: www.TheMentorPodcast.com/Terms177
• Get Ron’s $599 Wholesaling course for FREE when you join his Gold Club for ONLY $99 a month! – www.TheMentorPodcast.com/GC177

Shawn Moore, a seasoned real estate investor with over 24 years of experience, joins The Mentor Podcast to share his journey from traditional real estate investing to becoming a leader in the short-term rental space. Starting with wholesaling and fix-and-flips, he discovered the potential of vacation rentals before Airbnb even existed. After weathering the 2008 financial crisis, Shawn refined his investment strategy, focusing on passive income through short-term rentals. Today, he runs the nation’s top vacation home investor training company and helps investors create long-term wealth with lifestyle assets.

What You’ll Learn About in This Episode:

• How Shawn transitioned from fix-and-flips to short-term rentals before Airbnb was mainstream.
• The impact of the 2008 financial crisis on his investment strategy and the lessons learned.
• Why short-term rentals became a viable long-term wealth-building strategy.
• The evolving landscape of short-term rentals and the impact of market saturation.
• Common misconceptions about Airbnb investing and how to approach it with realistic expectations.
• The importance of choosing the right locations based on demand, not just tourist hotspots.
• Why investing in experiences rather than just properties is key to success in short-term rentals.
• The pros and cons of self-managing vs. hiring a property management partner.
• Strategies for acquiring vacation rental properties, even with little to no money down.
• How Shawn uses creative financing strategies, similar to Ron LeGrand’s terms approach, to secure deals.
• The role of professional marketing and customer service in maximizing rental income.
• Why 80% of short-term rental owners struggle while the top 20% dominate the market.
• The importance of understanding real estate fundamentals before diving into the short-term rental business.

Resources:

• Join Ron and Shawn at the Virtual Golden Age of Real Estate Summit, March 26-28th, Get Registered
• Grab Shawn Moore’s book, What the Heck is a Lifestyle Asset?, for free at vodyssey.com
• Sign up for a Free Mentor Panning Session: https://www.RonLeGrand.com/Plan
• Free Training: www.TheMentorPodcast.com/Terms176
• Get Ron’s $599 Wholesaling course for FREE when you join his Gold Club for ONLY $99 a month! – www.TheMentorPodcast.com/GC176