Zillow × Airbnb Matcher Skill

This skill finds for-sale properties that already have an active Airbnb listing nearby — using GPS-based geo-matching to cross-reference Zillow and Airbnb data.

How to Use (Chat Commands)

Send any of these messages:

Message	What Happens
search airbnb 78704	Search Austin TX zip code
search airbnb Nashville TN	Search by city
check properties 33139	Miami Beach STR check
airbnb demo	Run demo (no API needed)
search airbnb 78704 max 800000	Filter by max price
search airbnb 78704 min 3 beds	Filter by bedrooms

How It Works

• Zillow search — Finds all for-sale properties in the ZIP code (~2 seconds)
• Airbnb search — Finds all active Airbnb listings in the same area (~3 seconds)
• Geo-matching — Matches properties within 100-200 meters using GPS coordinates
• Investment analysis — Calculates cap rate, cash flow, mortgage, and break-even occupancy

⏱️ Total runtime: ~5-10 seconds per search (RapidAPI is fast)

Important Notes

• Revenue estimates are based on nightly rate × 70% occupancy. For precise data, use AirDNA ($100+/mo)
• Geo-matching means the Airbnb may be a neighbor's property, not the exact same house — always verify
• Free tier gives 100 Airbnb + 600 Zillow searches per month (RapidAPI free plan)
• Cost per search: $0 on free plan

Setup

• Get free RapidAPI key: https://rapidapi.com → Sign up (free, no credit card)
• Subscribe to these 2 APIs (both free):
• Airbnb: https://rapidapi.com/3b-data-3b-data-default/api/airbnb13
• Zillow: https://rapidapi.com/SwongF/api/us-property-market1
• Add to your .env: RAPIDAPI_KEY=your_key_here
• Test: airbnb demo (no API needed)
• Live test: search airbnb 78704

See GUIDE.md for step-by-step setup instructions.

Investment Metrics

The tool calculates (with 20% down, 7.25% rate, 30yr fixed):

• Cap Rate — annual return on full purchase price
• Cash-on-Cash — return on your actual cash invested
• Monthly Cash Flow — what's left after ALL expenses
• GRM — how many years of revenue to pay back purchase price
• Break-even occupancy — minimum % booked to not lose money

Investment Grades

• 🟢 A (Excellent) — Cap ≥6%, CoC ≥10%, occupancy ≥85%
• 🟡 B (Good) — Solid returns, normal market risk
• 🟠 C (Fair) — Works but thin margins
• 🔴 D (Weak) — Avoid unless value-add opportunity