What is rental arbitrage?
Rental arbitrage explained plainly: how operators rent a property long-term, relet it nightly, and make money on the spread — plus the costs and risks people miss.
Guides
Rental arbitrage, explained without the hype
Short, practical write-ups for operators working the US, UK and Australian markets. Every one ends where it should — at the numbers.
Is rental arbitrage legal?
Rental arbitrage is legal in most places when the landlord consents in writing and local short-term rental rules are followed. Here is what differs across the US, UK and Australia.
How to pitch a landlord on rental arbitrage
A practical script for approaching landlords and letting agents about short-term subletting: what to lead with, what to never hide, and how to handle the common objections.
How to start rental arbitrage
A step-by-step start for rental arbitrage: pick a market, check local rules, run the numbers, get written consent, furnish and launch — with realistic startup costs.