Real estate CPA: Short Term Rental Tax strategies Q&A
Lydia Patel
Real estate CPA: Short Term Rental Tax strategies Q&A
47:15
The Ups and Downs of my Hosting Journey
Lydia Patel
The Ups and Downs of my Hosting Journey
0:27
On-Call Assistant for Airbnb: My Secret Weapon
Lydia Patel
On-Call Assistant for Airbnb: My Secret Weapon
0:59
I'm anti-get rich quick scheme.
Lydia Patel
I'm anti-get rich quick scheme.
0:42
How To ACTUALLY Calculate Real Estate Investment Returns with IRR and Projection Softwares
Lydia Patel
How To ACTUALLY Calculate Real Estate Investment Returns with IRR and Projection Softwares
18:17
Projecting revenue ACCURATELY for short term rentals
Lydia Patel
Projecting revenue ACCURATELY for short term rentals
1:19
Real estate as a side hustle - smart tax planning tips
Lydia Patel
Real estate as a side hustle - smart tax planning tips
0:34
Life with the locals | shopping for Indian clothes
Lydia Patel
Life with the locals | shopping for Indian clothes
17:19
My luxury travel to Airbnb-hosting journey, and what to conclude from that
Lydia Patel
My luxury travel to Airbnb-hosting journey, and what to conclude from that
0:34
Year-round tax planning
Lydia Patel
Year-round tax planning
0:28
How much does it cost to host on Airbnb?
Lydia Patel
How much does it cost to host on Airbnb?
21:22
Why The Airbnb 20% Discount Isn’t Worth It for new hosts
Lydia Patel
Why The Airbnb 20% Discount Isn’t Worth It for new hosts
0:42
IRS Tax changes- how to stay up to date in 2025
Lydia Patel
IRS Tax changes- how to stay up to date in 2025
0:31
If you rely on social media on educational topics, keep this balance in mind
Lydia Patel
If you rely on social media on educational topics, keep this balance in mind
0:56
Real examples: saving $ in my business
Lydia Patel
Real examples: saving $ in my business
0:50
i can't believe i was manually doing this for YEARS.
Lydia Patel
i can't believe i was manually doing this for YEARS.
0:49
Can perfectionism be BAD?
Lydia Patel
Can perfectionism be BAD?
1:10
Best and worst of hosting Airbnb
Lydia Patel
Best and worst of hosting Airbnb
7:14
Beginner vs expert - are you making creating reasonable expectations?
Lydia Patel
Beginner vs expert - are you making creating reasonable expectations?
1:08
We went to India! FIRST impressions, jet lag tips, Ahmedabad with kids
Lydia Patel
We went to India! FIRST impressions, jet lag tips, Ahmedabad with kids
14:35
the trick to getting things done
Lydia Patel
the trick to getting things done
1:09
The Power of Stability in Entrepreneurial Pursuits
Lydia Patel
The Power of Stability in Entrepreneurial Pursuits
1:12
2025 money habits | Real estate investors and personal finance enthusiasts
Lydia Patel
2025 money habits | Real estate investors and personal finance enthusiasts
8:47
What I do with my businesses when I travel
Lydia Patel
What I do with my businesses when I travel
8:47
Calculating ROI of adding a pool to my short term rental | Analytics deep dive
Lydia Patel
Calculating ROI of adding a pool to my short term rental | Analytics deep dive
26:12
Life / business update
Lydia Patel
Life / business update
14:05
What to pack in carry-on: International Long Haul Flight with Kids
Lydia Patel
What to pack in carry-on: International Long Haul Flight with Kids
0:59
Is $1000 enough for a Tulum resort trip with a family of 5?
Lydia Patel
Is $1000 enough for a Tulum resort trip with a family of 5?
0:59
If you don't separate your business finances.. please get on that now. #businessbanking
Lydia Patel
If you don't separate your business finances.. please get on that now. #businessbanking
0:49
ENTIRE SYSTEM | how I manage my Airbnb remotely
Lydia Patel
ENTIRE SYSTEM | how I manage my Airbnb remotely
20:43
Hilton Tulum first impressions! #cancun #tulum #familytravel
Lydia Patel
Hilton Tulum first impressions! #cancun #tulum #familytravel
0:49
Which is better: "real" immersive travel vs resorts? #familytravel
Lydia Patel
Which is better: "real" immersive travel vs resorts? #familytravel
0:59
Conrad Tulum Spa Day
Lydia Patel
Conrad Tulum Spa Day
0:48
Do you need an LLC to get business write-offs? #taxdeductions #llc #airbnbhost
Lydia Patel
Do you need an LLC to get business write-offs? #taxdeductions #llc #airbnbhost
0:46
Being a good neighbor - even if (especially if) you are an investor  #realestateinvesting
Lydia Patel
Being a good neighbor - even if (especially if) you are an investor #realestateinvesting
0:55
Don't make my mistake :-( Rental insurance tips
Lydia Patel
Don't make my mistake :-( Rental insurance tips
0:55
Side hustle motivation (for normal people)
Lydia Patel
Side hustle motivation (for normal people)
7:48
Buying a rental as LLC vs on personal mortgage? Pros and cons  #realestateinvesting #rentalproperty
Lydia Patel
Buying a rental as LLC vs on personal mortgage? Pros and cons #realestateinvesting #rentalproperty
0:58
Different kinds of Insurance for Short Term Rentals
Lydia Patel
Different kinds of Insurance for Short Term Rentals
0:35
How much time will it take to FULLY SET UP a short term rental out of town?  #realestateinvesting
Lydia Patel
How much time will it take to FULLY SET UP a short term rental out of town? #realestateinvesting
0:40
How we planned the MOST efficient business trip to the beach house yet
Lydia Patel
How we planned the MOST efficient business trip to the beach house yet
10:29
Writing the PERFECT listing on Airbnb #airbnbbusiness
Lydia Patel
Writing the PERFECT listing on Airbnb #airbnbbusiness
0:52
Smart Home MUST HAVES for Airbnb hosts #shorttermrentals
Lydia Patel
Smart Home MUST HAVES for Airbnb hosts #shorttermrentals
0:48
How to get STR license for your property #airbnbhosting #realestateinvestor
Lydia Patel
How to get STR license for your property #airbnbhosting #realestateinvestor
0:29
Example tax deductions for short term rental businesses #entrepreneurship #airbnbhost
Lydia Patel
Example tax deductions for short term rental businesses #entrepreneurship #airbnbhost
0:59
Dynamic pricing explained in 50 seconds #vrbohost #dynamicpricing #airbnbbusiness
Lydia Patel
Dynamic pricing explained in 50 seconds #vrbohost #dynamicpricing #airbnbbusiness
0:51
FOOD + ACTIVITIES | Everything you need to plan a Toronto trip with kids
Lydia Patel
FOOD + ACTIVITIES | Everything you need to plan a Toronto trip with kids
25:01
Why Hiring a Professional Cleaning Service is Worth It #shorttermrentals #realestateinvesting
Lydia Patel
Why Hiring a Professional Cleaning Service is Worth It #shorttermrentals #realestateinvesting
0:55
Airbnb vs VRBO: Which platform to host on? #airbnb_business #airbnbhost
Lydia Patel
Airbnb vs VRBO: Which platform to host on? #airbnb_business #airbnbhost
0:23
For busy people- How to make time for relationships #balance #productivity
Lydia Patel
For busy people- How to make time for relationships #balance #productivity
0:35
review hack: the CLOSEST thing to writing your own reviews #shorttermrentals
Lydia Patel
review hack: the CLOSEST thing to writing your own reviews #shorttermrentals
0:36
Reasons to SKIP the professional photography - example listing #airbnbhost
Lydia Patel
Reasons to SKIP the professional photography - example listing #airbnbhost
0:47
why "favorites" matter on Airbnb and how I think about them #airbnbhost #shorttermrentals
Lydia Patel
why "favorites" matter on Airbnb and how I think about them #airbnbhost #shorttermrentals
0:20
Find an investing buddy to keep you accountable #realestate #howtobuyyourfirstrentalproperty
Lydia Patel
Find an investing buddy to keep you accountable #realestate #howtobuyyourfirstrentalproperty
0:57
don't build a real estate empire. don't worry about internet people.
Lydia Patel
don't build a real estate empire. don't worry about internet people.
0:54
DO THIS instead of "trying harder" - make your habits the default by removing barriers
Lydia Patel
DO THIS instead of "trying harder" - make your habits the default by removing barriers
0:51
AI fixes my to-do list and schedule
Lydia Patel
AI fixes my to-do list and schedule
0:59
I tried a home swap - here is how it went
Lydia Patel
I tried a home swap - here is how it went
20:40
3 years worth of mistakes as an Airbnb host
Lydia Patel
3 years worth of mistakes as an Airbnb host
20:17
Tax Strategies: Reduce Your Burden Before Year End
Lydia Patel
Tax Strategies: Reduce Your Burden Before Year End
0:52
Is the Airbnb 20% Discount Worth It for New Hosts?
Lydia Patel
Is the Airbnb 20% Discount Worth It for New Hosts?
0:35
Beginner mistakes to avoid on Airbnb + VRBO (for hosts)
Lydia Patel
Beginner mistakes to avoid on Airbnb + VRBO (for hosts)
11:12
10 places to visit in Madison, with kids
Lydia Patel
10 places to visit in Madison, with kids
5:44
Shared space Airbnb: Watch this before you host #airbnbhosting #superhost
Lydia Patel
Shared space Airbnb: Watch this before you host #airbnbhosting #superhost
0:57
How much is the depreciation of your home in a home office tax deduction?
Lydia Patel
How much is the depreciation of your home in a home office tax deduction?
1:00
Airbnb vs VRBO: should you list on both?
Lydia Patel
Airbnb vs VRBO: should you list on both?
0:13
Damages: what happens after you report to Airbnb?  #airbnbhosting #shorttermrentals
Lydia Patel
Damages: what happens after you report to Airbnb? #airbnbhosting #shorttermrentals
0:28
PREVENT parties at your Airbnb #airbnbhosting #howtoairbnb #shorttermrentals
Lydia Patel
PREVENT parties at your Airbnb #airbnbhosting #howtoairbnb #shorttermrentals
0:50
Paid to READ? Medical consulting for healthcare writing with a pharmacy degree
Lydia Patel
Paid to READ? Medical consulting for healthcare writing with a pharmacy degree
0:59
5-player FREE global entry - how to
Lydia Patel
5-player FREE global entry - how to
0:51
5-star Airbnb messaging tips for superhost status
Lydia Patel
5-star Airbnb messaging tips for superhost status
0:39
Halfway 2024: what happened to all those new years resolutions?
Lydia Patel
Halfway 2024: what happened to all those new years resolutions?
10:47
Increase bookings with organic traffic on your short term rental website
Lydia Patel
Increase bookings with organic traffic on your short term rental website
16:34
the TRUTH about adding multiple income streams on top of working full time in healthcare
Lydia Patel
the TRUTH about adding multiple income streams on top of working full time in healthcare
18:52
Maximizing tax deductions on your home office (for your real estate business or other side hustle)
Lydia Patel
Maximizing tax deductions on your home office (for your real estate business or other side hustle)
14:35
Cohost vs arbitrage, ROI of adding an amenity, saturated markets, theft - Short Term Rental Q&A
Lydia Patel
Cohost vs arbitrage, ROI of adding an amenity, saturated markets, theft - Short Term Rental Q&A
39:44
Saturated markets and bad regulations: How to stay ahead in short term rental investing
Lydia Patel
Saturated markets and bad regulations: How to stay ahead in short term rental investing
0:46
Part-Time Entrepreneur: Productive (and realistic) day in the life when I'm not at my 9-5
Lydia Patel
Part-Time Entrepreneur: Productive (and realistic) day in the life when I'm not at my 9-5
11:42
"Airbnb is not a business". Here's what I have to say. #kleenex #tupperware #airbnb #qtip
Lydia Patel
"Airbnb is not a business". Here's what I have to say. #kleenex #tupperware #airbnb #qtip
0:28
My verdict after 2 years- Short term rental vs long term rental vs more traditional investments
Lydia Patel
My verdict after 2 years- Short term rental vs long term rental vs more traditional investments
21:06
Worth it? Cost segregation and bonus depreciation #realestateinvesting
Lydia Patel
Worth it? Cost segregation and bonus depreciation #realestateinvesting
0:46
Concise GUIDE | Direct Booking Setup for Short Term Rentals
Lydia Patel
Concise GUIDE | Direct Booking Setup for Short Term Rentals
8:52
what it's REALLY like going to your vacation home Airbnb for the first time | Photography tips
Lydia Patel
what it's REALLY like going to your vacation home Airbnb for the first time | Photography tips
0:41
30 questions and answers about investing/rentals
Lydia Patel
30 questions and answers about investing/rentals
41:03
Maximize your home office deductions and save money #businesstips #homeoffice
Lydia Patel
Maximize your home office deductions and save money #businesstips #homeoffice
0:41
HSA: the ultimate snowball with your health savings account
Lydia Patel
HSA: the ultimate snowball with your health savings account
0:53
Pros vs Cons of Direct Booking for Short Term Rentals
Lydia Patel
Pros vs Cons of Direct Booking for Short Term Rentals
13:45
Tax Planning Year Round: Why and How #taxes
Lydia Patel
Tax Planning Year Round: Why and How #taxes
0:39
This changed my mind on all-inclusive resorts | family vacation at the Hilton Tulum
Lydia Patel
This changed my mind on all-inclusive resorts | family vacation at the Hilton Tulum
15:47
Why Kids need a Roth IRA #payingforcollege #hiringyourkids
Lydia Patel
Why Kids need a Roth IRA #payingforcollege #hiringyourkids
0:28
The Ultimate Grandparent Hack Gifting and Tax Savings with 529 Plans!
Lydia Patel
The Ultimate Grandparent Hack Gifting and Tax Savings with 529 Plans!
0:36
Absolutely unreal. Thank you, everyone!
Lydia Patel
Absolutely unreal. Thank you, everyone!
4:05
Business education for kids - tax strategy #businesseducation #taxstrategy
Lydia Patel
Business education for kids - tax strategy #businesseducation #taxstrategy
0:37
Which short term rental market to invest in 2024
Lydia Patel
Which short term rental market to invest in 2024
11:36
Over $20K in tax deductions, easy. #403b #401k #retirementgoals
Lydia Patel
Over $20K in tax deductions, easy. #403b #401k #retirementgoals
0:23
MAX RETIREMENT $ - Solo 401k and Mega Backdoor Roth are BFFs. #retirementplanning
Lydia Patel
MAX RETIREMENT $ - Solo 401k and Mega Backdoor Roth are BFFs. #retirementplanning
0:54
I am the employer and employee - solo 401K tax deductions #taxstrategy
Lydia Patel
I am the employer and employee - solo 401K tax deductions #taxstrategy
0:34
14 day rule: hosting your next company event at home
Lydia Patel
14 day rule: hosting your next company event at home
0:30
taxes: why high income earners should still consider a side hustle #personalfinance
Lydia Patel
taxes: why high income earners should still consider a side hustle #personalfinance
0:37
Pros and cons of 7 business banking options
Lydia Patel
Pros and cons of 7 business banking options
10:39