Ways to invest on the Gold Coast
Disclaimer: income and yield are screening numbers on imperfect public data — not investment advice, and not a promise of what lands in your bank account.
1 · Self-help
The free listing map & tools
Know what a home could earn before you fall for the view. Everything for sale — plus off-market finds — in one place, ranked by nearby Airbnb income, exactly how I screen my own deals.
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Broker + off-market discovery
We aggregate broker listings across the Gold Coast every day — 1,228 homes for sale in our database right now — then add boots-on-the-ground finds: FSBO, projects, and motivated sellers.
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Rank by nearby Airbnb income
We rank each home against a corridor of 6,145 Airbnbs, using only established pros — 1,608 that clear 4.8★+, 30+ reviews, and 180+ days available — not beginners with a handful of bookings.
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Adjust for the property
Subject and comps are never identical — beachfront, walk-to-beach, ocean views, and amenities each carry different weight in income. We weigh them accordingly.
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Flag thin data — always double-check
When nearby comps are thin or a price looks off, we say so. The numbers are for screening only — always double-check before you buy.
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Pick your own comps
On any property report, open Comps & math and switch to Your estimate — choose which nearby Airbnbs to include. Same math as our published number; your set. The map ranking stays our estimate.
Engine detail: full methodology →
Property reports
Full comps, property traits, and build pro formas on lots — free with an account.
Browse listings →Check before you offer
Title, water, permits, and escrow — official links, plus a PDF for your attorney.
Open checklist →Co-host audit
Already running an Airbnb? Paste your listing for a free scorecard — pricing, photos, and how you stack up vs nearby earners.
Check my Airbnb →2 · Expertise
Hands-on help when free tools aren't enough
When you have capital and a real look window, start with Deal Desk — a 30-day shortlist, one call, and an optional teardown. I invest here too. Full story →
Step 1 · Paid shortlist
Deal Desk
Thirty days of pins that fit your budget, beds, and towns — broker coverage plus Off-market · Verified when we have them. One review call. If you already have a listing, we can tear that one down too. Free map stays free.
Apply for Deal Desk →After Deal Desk
Buy help
Advisory after Deal Desk: walk pins, offer math, and close help when capital and timeline are real. Deal Desk credits toward Advisory — not unlimited free showings.
Co-host
Attach after you own — or get a free scorecard if you already host. Pricing, guests, and turnovers while you're away.
Free scorecard →Sell
Parallel track: value against nearby Airbnbs and put your home in front of my buyer list — or a direct offer if it fits.
List your property →JV · Capital
Partner on a flip or build-to-rent, or structure seller carry / partner capital so a good deal can close.
Path: map or check a listing free → Deal Desk shortlist → buy, JV, or co-host when it fits. Not unpaid realtor touring.