#227 - Starting an STR Business in a Foreign Country - Tracey Northcott
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Show Notes
Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who runs a short-term rental business in Japan.
Tracey Northcott got into the Japanese Airbnb business by accident. She came to Japan to work with her brother as a software engineer, and she now owns more than 23 properties all over Tokyo.
Listen as she shares her story of how she got into real estate and how she manages short-term rentals outside the U.S. Enjoy the show!
Key Takeaways
[00:00] Introducing Tracey Northcott and her background
[09:00] Regulations of Airbnb in Japan
[13:09] Requirements for getting the hotel license
[19:40] How do you decide if a property is worth it?
[29:11] Mine your brand
[34:03] Main sources of direct bookings
[36:30] "7 Hosting Mistakes You're Making Right Now"
[41:40] Connect with Tracey
Guest Links
Website – tracey-northcott.com
Show Links
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