Sean Rakidzich
Short-Term Rental Expert & Educator
Dallas, Texas
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Sean Rakidzich is an entrepreneur, educator, and short-term rental industry expert who has built a portfolio of 155 properties across 8 cities, generating over $10 million in revenue. As the founder of Million Dollar Renter, he has taught thousands of students in 43 countries how to build profitable Airbnb businesses, with his students collectively earning over $1 billion in rental income.
With over 300,000 YouTube subscribers on his Airbnb Automated channel, Sean has become one of the most recognized voices in the short-term rental space. His practical, no-nonsense approach to rental arbitrage and property management has helped countless hosts transition from side hustlers to full-time entrepreneurs.
Beyond education, Sean is the founder of Revande (formerly Helm), a revenue management and dynamic pricing platform for short-term rental operators. He has founded or co-founded 14 companies across real estate, technology, marketing, and disaster relief sectors.
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Companies & Ventures
Revande
"Virtuosos of Price" - Revenue management and dynamic pricing platform for short-term rental operators. Previously known as Helm.
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Visit Website →Million Dollar Renter
Leading education platform for short-term rental hosts, with students in 43 countries who have collectively generated over $1 billion in revenue.
2020 - Present
Visit Website →Lighthouse Automations
Technology company focused on automation solutions for property management and rental operations.
2020 - Present
Basilisk
Home sterilization system using UVC lighting solutions for anti-viral sanitation in short-term rentals and hotels.
2020 - Present
View on Instagram →Media Press Promotions
Bridges direct sales campaigns with technology for audience development. Clients include Fort Worth Star Telegram, Houston Chronicle, Chicago Sun-Times, Cox Media Group, and Tampa Tribune.
2010 - Present
HTX Corporate Homes
Corporate apartments in Houston furnished and leased by the month, week, or night. Properties include Skyhouse, Uptown/Galleria, and Block 334.
Visit Website →Pad Suites
All-inclusive furnished corporate housing serving Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and The Woodlands. Flexible terms from weeks to months.
Visit Website →Shift Raptor
Business operations and technology solutions company.
Fitme Technologies
Technology startup in the fitness and health industry.
Freeup Services
Service-based business solutions and support company.
Red Rover Roofing
Roofing and home improvement services company.
Greater Than Harvey
Volunteer organization focused on restoring homes for flood victims without flood insurance. Founded in response to Hurricane Harvey.
2017 - Present (Volunteer)
Venom Marketing Group
Marketing agency based in Houston, Texas, providing digital marketing and growth strategies for businesses.
2010 - 2021
Hurricane Heroes
Disaster recovery and hurricane relief services providing emergency response and home restoration.
2017 - 2018
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Education
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, Wisconsin - 2004-2007
"If someone offers you an amazing opportunity and you're not sure you can do it, say yes - then learn how to do it later."- Richard Branson
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