You make the decisions.
We do the work.

For busy professionals who have the capital to own a short-term rental, but not the hours to become a full-time investor. We find it, underwrite it, set it up, and run it.

Watch how it works

3: underwritten deals that fit your buy box
7 days: to your first deal after kickoff
Guaranteed

You're not short on capital.
You're short on hours.

Most high earners who want a short-term rental never buy one because of the unknown between having the money and getting the first booking.

01Picking a market out of hundreds
02Underwriting revenue you can trust
03Checking local STR rules
04Finding a lender who understands STRs
05Set up, furnishing, photos, and the listing
06Guests, cleaners, pricing, repairs. Forever.

DLA DFY takes the work off your plate. You make decisions from the work we do.

Built for a specific kind of investor.

This is for you if you…

Have $200k+ liquid, ready to deploy, with proof of funds
Can qualify for financing, or already have a capital partner
Want to own the asset
Are open to markets where numbers make sense
Make decisions in days, not weeks or months
Want a clear process and are patient on time to money
Want the tax advantages real estate can offer, planned with your CPA

This is not for you if you…

Need to raise the money first
Have credit or debt issues to clean up first
Only want one specific market
Want to pick the furniture and run daily operations
Are looking for validation on a property you already found
Want guaranteed returns

How it works

01

Strategy call with Alex

We learn your goals, capital, and timeline, and confirm DFY is the right fit. If it isn't yet, we'll point you to the right DLA path instead.
02

Deep dive and buy box with Kuvaal
03

Sourcing and underwriting

We'll send at least three deals that fit your buy box inside 30 days.
04

You pick. You buy.

Choose the deal and close, solo or with a partner. We line up lender and local agent introductions.
05

Launch call with C & T Dream Properties

Design, furnishing, amenities, photography, listing, and launch, built to the play you chose.
06

Management and reporting

Guest communication, cleaning, pricing, and maintenance. You get the reports.

Hands on the wheel. Hands off the work.

You decide

How much capital to deploy and your buy box
Your play: launch, cash flow, or win
Which deal to buy
Design direction
How involved you want to be

We handle

Market research and deal sourcing
Underwriting and revenue projections
Local STR regulation checks
Lender and agent introductions
Furnishing, setup, and listing
Guests, cleaning, pricing, and maintenance

Want the tax advantages? Plan them before you buy.

Short-term rentals can create real tax advantages for some owners, and whether you get them depends on how you participate.

Time to Money

Week 1Strategy calls and launch
Weeks 1–4Deal packets delivered
~30–45 daysUnder contract to closed
~30–60 daysSetup, furnishing, photos, launch
ThenBookings ramp, reviews build, monthly reporting

Built & Run by Investors

Alex Funk

Founder, Dream Life Academy

Real estate investor, bestselling author of The Dreams List, and podcast host. Alex built DLA to help people buy their time back.

8: rental properties owned
150+: people in the DLA Accelerator

Kuvaal Patel

Author, Zero-to-Ca$hflow

Real estate investor and leader of 50+ agents.

650+: transactions
500+: investors and families served

Three Examples

A basic Airbnb listing

Buffalo Street, St. Paul, MN

Cash invested: $59,000
Annual free cash flow: $9,960
Cash-on-cash: 16.9%

A small turnkey property placed on Airbnb with $13K in renovations. The setup wasn't designed to compete with the leading listings, and it still averages $830 a month.

Built to compete

Largo, FL

Cash invested: $145,000
Annual free cash flow: $18,250
Cash-on-cash: 12.6%

Another $25K is planned to push Largo toward top-1% positioning and higher nightly rates, with the projections below.

Revenue / year	Profit / year	Profit / month	Cash-on-cash
$160,000 target	$61,600	$5,133	36.2%
$180,000 upside	$78,600	$6,550	46.2%

Built to win

Montana · Top-1% positioning goal

Cash invested: ~$35,000
Annual free cash flow: ~$36,000
Cash-on-cash: ~103%Projected

From the Sept. 2026 case study. Past results and projections don't guarantee future returns.

FAQs

How much does DFY cost?

It depends on the play you choose. Pricing is covered in the walkthrough video above and on your strategy call.

Do I get to pick the market?

You can share preferences, and we'll weigh them. But we go where your numbers work.

Can I finance the purchase?

Yes, most clients do. You'll confirm you can qualify with a lender before sourcing starts, and we'll make an introduction if you need one.

How involved do I need to be?

As involved as your goals require. Most clients make the key calls and let us run the rest. If tax advantages matter to you, we'll want to confirm level of involvement with your CPA before we start.

What if you can't find a deal that fits?

There's no risk for you.

Are returns guaranteed?

No. Nobody can guarantee short-term rental returns, and we won't pretend to.

Can I invest with a partner or spouse?

Yes.

You make the decisions.We do the work.

You're not short on capital.You're short on hours.