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anny Reyna, a former project manager, moved to Tokyo in 2025 with his family after building a portfolio of cash-flowing rental properties. He now manages his properties remotely, leveraging software tools and a property manager to ensure smooth operations.

    Reyna's San Antonio-based properties, including two single-family homes and two tiny homes, are listed on Airbnb, Vrbo, and Furnished Finder, generating around $84,000 in 2025. To optimize short-term rental performance, he uses AirDNA to analyze market demand and occupancy rates. This data helped him select a high-demand area for his tiny homes, resulting in high occupancy rates.

    AirDNA offers both free and paid versions, with the Pro version costing $34/month or $400/year. Reyna also employs PriceLabs, which automates pricing adjustments based on demand and seasonality, increasing booking rates and competitiveness. After a 30-day trial, the dynamic pricing tool costs $19.99 per listing per month.

    Reyna's property management setup is efficient, with his property manager in Texas co-managing the portfolio alongside him. The software tools have proven to be cost-effective, paying for themselves multiple times over.