When we purchased our investment property in Detroit, the plan was simple: long-term hold, traditional tenant, and steady income. But the more we learned about short-term rentals, the more we realized this could be a good opportunity.
So we took the leap and converted our duplex into an Airbnb.

Since then?
It’s been really profitable and thats wild 🤯 especially when you consider where the property is: right on Dexter, in the heart of a neighborhood that was once considered a lost cause. We knew that this area was special and would make a comeback. There's so much history in the Petoskey-Otsego area, and the houses are beautiful and built to last. Today, the area is under redevelopment with millions being invested. 🤩

SN: When you spot developments happening in an area, it’s time to keep your eyes and ears on it.

Detroit is such a unique space in the sense that a lot of pockets are in their redevelopment phase. And with all the construction going on, guests continue to book and leave great reviews. That tells me something big: Detroit is ready.​
And short-term rentals are a way to tap into that demand while helping guests experience the real heart of the city.

But let me keep it real for a second… We have been self-managing this place since day one.
Coordinating cleanings, handling messages, managing turnovers, dealing with “creative” guest stories about how many people are actually staying... It’s been a ride.

And now your girl is tired.
​Grateful, excited, proud but tired. Because here’s the thing: we’re getting ready to open our second Airbnb in less than two months.
That means more design, more prep, more logistics and this time, I know we can’t do it all solo. Not if we want to scale our business.

So I'm officially making a big-girl business move and hiring a co-host.
Someone to help manage the operations while we focus on what we actually love doing…

Creating the vibe. Curating the experience. And my personal favorite: landscaping.​
There is nothing like walking into a space you’ve decorated from scratch.
From choosing paint colors to finding the perfect throw pillows, we get to bring our vision to life and I genuinely love that part.

If you’re thinking about starting your own Airbnb journey...
Here’s what I’ll say: you don’t have to wait until everything is perfect.​
Even if you’ve just got a single room to rent out, there’s money to be made.

The best part? You get to build something on your terms, and I want to help you do it. ​
📘 Grab my free Airbnb starter checklist let's get you started!!

💬 Ready for next steps?​
​Book a one-on-one call with me and let’s map out your STR game plan. I’ll share what’s worked for me, help you avoid the mistakes, and get you moving confidently.