How do you start an Airbnb without owning property?

To start an Airbnb without a dedicated property, look into rental arbitrage, cohosting, or property management. For rental arbitrage, you'd rent a property that you list on Airbnb. Cohosting involves helping a property owner with listings, bookings, and scheduling cleaning and maintenance. As a property manager, you'd handle everything from pricing, listing, and booking to the guest experience and managing cleaning and maintenance.

If you can't afford to buy right away but want to start an Airbnb, rental arbitrage is an option. This involves leasing a property as a long-term tenant and then listing it on Airbnb. While it can help you generate cash flow and save for a down payment, it can be challenging to get landlords to agree to this arrangement.