What if you could build a 184-unit Airbnb portfolio without owning a single property in just two years?In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Leong, who scaled from 0 to 184 Airbnb arbitrage units in just two years. At his peak, his business pulled in over $1.1M in a single month. After grinding through the early days, Kevin built systems, hired a team of 20+ VAs, and now runs the entire operation in under 10 hours a week.We dive into how Kevin went from a cannabis warehouse job and side hustles to building one of the fastest-growing Airbnb arbitrage companies out there. He shares the credit card hacks that helped him fund his first deal, the 200+ cold calls it took to land his first “yes,” and the mistakes new operators should avoid.If you’re into real estate, Airbnb, or just want to learn how to scale a business fast—this one’s a masterclass.-----We talk about:How Kevin scaled from 0 to 184 Airbnb arbitrage units in two yearsUsing 0% interest credit cards to fund growthThe grind of 200+ rejections before his first dealBuilding systems and SOPs to scale without burnoutHiring VAs and stepping back to a 10-hour workweekWhy arbitrage can be the perfect stepping stone to long-term wealth-----🎯 Follow Kevin Leong Instagram: @kevinleong_bnb🚀 Connect with Lorenzo Mercado Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorenzo.mercado_/Website: www.mercasaventures.com www.AscentCapital.llc🎙️ Listen to The Lo-Down🎙️Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lo-down/id1764777761 🎙️Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1YjwXXjvFT3mqve6uMF983?si=d2501028127246f3Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Lorenzo.Mercado-----💬 Like this episode?Share it with a friend who needs to hear it!-----Chapters00:00 Introduction to Airbnb Arbitrage02:49 Understanding the Business Model05:38 Revenue Insights and Financials08:35 Background and Early Career11:25 First Deal Experience14:01 Choosing Locations and Market Research17:08. Scaling the Business20:02 Operational Strategies and Team Structure22:55 Challenges and Learning Lessons25:39 Future Plans and Vision28:45 Final Thoughts and Advice

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