The secret to cash flowing your vacation home fast? Buy an existing vacation rental.

When we bought our first short-term rental, it came fully furnished and stocked. Did we keep everything? No! Most of the furniture was mismatched because the previous owner had just used items she didn’t want from her primary home. However, it still gave us a leg up and saved us a ton of money and time up front.

Buying a vacation rental that’s already up and running isn’t just easier, it’s smarter.

Here’s why:

✅ Proven performance: You’re not guessing about income potential. The numbers are already there to guide your ROI.

✅ Guest-ready from day one: Most are furnished, stocked, and set up, so you can start earning sooner.

✅ Red tape handled: Zoning, permitting, and HOA approvals are often already tested, saving you loads of time.

When speed matters, buying an existing short-term rental helps you skip the trial-and-error phase and step right into profit mode. Key takeaway: Buying a property with proven rental history gives you confidence, faster returns, and less stress. If you’d like to see the current list of active short-term rentals available for sale, just contact me here or give me text or call. 208-315-6244

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McCall, Idaho real estate expert Ragan Erickson helps buyers and sellers navigate the market with confidence. Whether you’re searching for a vacation home, lakefront property, or investment opportunity in McCall, Tamarack, or Donnelly, Ragan’s local expertise and modern marketing approach make your next move simple and successful. View her candid home tours here.

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I’m Ragan Erickson, a McCall, Idaho–based Realtor® and short-term rental coach helping people build wealth and memories through real estate. After moving from Southern California’s mountains to Idaho’s, I turned my love for small-town living and data-driven investing into a business that helps others do the same.

On my blog, you’ll find tips for buying and selling in McCall, launching profitable short-term rentals, and designing a lifestyle you don’t need a vacation from. Whether you’re dreaming about your first cabin, an STR portfolio, or a full-time move to the mountains, you’re in the right place.

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