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Find An Investment (For Sale)

Written by Domenico Davis
Updated today

What This Feature Does

Matches high-performing Airbnb listings with similar properties currently for sale. See proven revenue performance and calculate exact profitability based on your financial situation, no guesswork required.

How Matching Works

The tool analyses specific characteristics that drive Airbnb performance:

  • Property features, amenities, and building type

  • Distance to demand drivers

  • Guest appeal and presentation quality

Only strong matches are shown. If properties aren't similar enough, they won't be matched at all. Each match includes a Match Score and Profitability Score.

Understanding Property Cards

Left Side: High-Performing Airbnb

  • Current revenue, occupancy, ADR

  • Days available

  • Projected annual revenue (if available 365 days)

Right Side: Property for Sale

  • Purchase price

  • Projected 12-month revenue

  • Net monthly cash flow

  • Full cost breakdown

Top of Card: Area strategies (Quick Win, Dual Income, etc.) and demand drivers (universities, hospitals, attractions). Click definitions to understand what these mean.

Setting Investment Parameters

Click Investment Settings to customise calculations:

  • Deposit percentage

  • Mortgage rate

  • Management fee (0% if self-managing)

  • Platform and maintenance fees

Click Save to update all profitability figures instantly.

Searching and Sorting

Search: Type location, use drop-downs, select saved areas, or draw custom zones

Sort by: Match Score, Profitability Score, Yield, Cash Flow, Distance, or Sale Price

Filtering for Best Opportunities

Basic Filters

Bedrooms, price range, property type, distance between properties

Property Tags

  • Long Term Winner - Proven historical performance

  • Special Performer - Outperforms area average

  • Quick Win - Fast returns potential

  • Dual Income - Mixed strategy suitable

Financial Filters

Set minimum thresholds for gross yield, net yield, monthly cash flow, or show profitable properties only

Match Quality (Critical)

Filter by match strength and profitability:

  • Set both to "Very Good" or "Excellent" to see only the highest-quality opportunities

Example: 599 results filtered down to 139 by showing only very good/excellent matches.

Analysing a Match

Compare photos - Look for identical features (same building, similar finishes). Properties in the same block with matching balustrades indicate reliable comparisons.

Review numbers - Check projected revenue and cash flow based on your settings

Use map view - Verify locations and proximity

Open listings - Click arrows to view Airbnb and sale listings

Get AI insights - Click the AI button for detailed analysis including:

  • Opportunity assessment and risks

  • Area demographics and demand

  • Proximity to key amenities

  • Market intelligence using proprietary data

Getting Maximum Value

Set accurate parameters - Realistic mortgage rates and fees ensure reliable profitability calculations

Filter aggressively - Use "Very Good/Excellent" match scores only to focus on top opportunities

Prioritise close proximity - Same building or within 100 metres offers most reliable comparisons

Verify visually - Compare photos to confirm similarity before committing

Check days available - Airbnb listings with 200+ days show year-round performance, not just seasonal peaks

Key Benefits

  • See actual revenue from comparable properties

  • Calculate profitability based on your finances

  • AI-powered area and opportunity analysis

  • Efficient sourcing without manual research

  • Visual verification through photo comparison

Need Help?

Click the live chat button in the bottom right corner.

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