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Anthony Obadina
28/05/25
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In Nigeria, owning land has always been a sign of wealth. From our grandparents in the village to high-rise owners in Ikoyi, the land was seen as the ultimate asset. But in 2025, a different kind of landlords has been winning—not the one who owns bare plots, but the one who owns short-let lifestyle investments.What does this mean? It means owning more than a space. It means owning an income-generating, lifestyle-enhancing, guest-pleasing, high-yield real estate product. The old model was simple: buy land, wait. The new model? Buy, monetize & scale.
10 Reasons Why You Should Own a Short-let Investment
Let’s walk through why Lagos investors are shifting from silent landowners to active lifestyle landlords and why you should too.
1. Owning Land vs Owning a Lifestyle Asset: The Income Gap
Land has zero cashflow until it’s developed. A short-let, on the other hand, begins paying you from the first month after setup.Example:A 500sqm plot in Lagos might appreciate by 10-20% over 2-5 years.A one-bedroom furnished shortlet in Anthony, Maryland can earn you upto ₦1M per month from bookings. That’s ₦24M in 2 years.Owning land builds passive potential. Owning a short-let builds active income + potential.
2. Shortlets = Real Estate + Hospitality + Digital Infrastructure
Shortlet investors are more than landlords. They are:
-Hosts
-Customer experience managers
-Tech-enabled income generators
When you own a shortlet, you’re leveraging three economies:
-Real estate (asset appreciation)
-Hospitality (daily/weekly bookings)
-Digital platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com)
This blend creates higher ROI and faster cash recovery compared to traditional rentals.
-Hosts
-Customer experience managers
-Tech-enabled income generators
When you own a shortlet, you’re leveraging three economies:
-Real estate (asset appreciation)
-Hospitality (daily/weekly bookings)
-Digital platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com)
This blend creates higher ROI and faster cash recovery compared to traditional rentals.
3. The Emotional ROI: Prestige and Lifestyle
Imagine owning a unit in a prime area in Lagos that not only pays you, but can be:
-A staycation spot for families
-A business-class lodging for partners
-A high-end suite for frequent travelers.
That’s emotional ROI. You own a piece of lifestyle and income. It’s not just about money. It’s about ownership and sustainability.
-A staycation spot for families
-A business-class lodging for partners
-A high-end suite for frequent travelers.
That’s emotional ROI. You own a piece of lifestyle and income. It’s not just about money. It’s about ownership and sustainability.
4. The Numbers Tell the Story
Let’s break down some Lagos market stats:
-Over ₦47 billion spent in shortlet bookings in Lagos in 2023/2024
-80% occupancy rate at Crestville apartments
-5x demand increase since 2020 among expats and returning diaspora.
Meanwhile, land appreciation rates average 12-18% annually in most Lagos suburbs.
The shortlet market is not only catching up—it’s outperforming in cashflow returns.
-Over ₦47 billion spent in shortlet bookings in Lagos in 2023/2024
-80% occupancy rate at Crestville apartments
-5x demand increase since 2020 among expats and returning diaspora.
Meanwhile, land appreciation rates average 12-18% annually in most Lagos suburbs.
The shortlet market is not only catching up—it’s outperforming in cashflow returns.
5. Why Young and Diaspora Investors are Flocking to Shortlets
The next generation doesn’t want to wait 15 years to reap ROI. They want:
-Monthly income from bookings
-Digital access to their property stats
-Hassle -Free management
-Partnerships
In short, they want income, ownership, and speed. Land alone can’t offer that.
-Monthly income from bookings
-Digital access to their property stats
-Hassle -Free management
-Partnerships
In short, they want income, ownership, and speed. Land alone can’t offer that.
6. From Ownership to Operation: The Real Wealth Shift
The richest investors aren’t the ones who just own. They are the ones who operate.Shortlets allow you to be in the business of hospitality without building a hotel.With AMRealty’s plug-and-play system, you:
-Acquire the unit
-We furnish and list it
-You earn while we manage guests.
You’re not just a landlord. You’re a revenue partner.
-Acquire the unit
-We furnish and list it
-You earn while we manage guests.
You’re not just a landlord. You’re a revenue partner.
7. What the Future Landlord Looks Like
-They track guest reviews and ratings
-They monitor dashboard earnings
-They reinvest earnings to scale up
-They are data-driven, not sentimental
-They adapt to market trends fast
-They use properties like businesses, not trophies.
-They monitor dashboard earnings
-They reinvest earnings to scale up
-They are data-driven, not sentimental
-They adapt to market trends fast
-They use properties like businesses, not trophies.
8. Land Will Always Be Valuable. But is it Working for You?
Let’s be clear: land will always have value. But here’s the key question: Is your land working for you, or is it waiting for you to act?
-A shortlet works from day one
-It earns while appreciating
-It serves guests while building you wealth
-You don’t have to choose between land and lifestyle.
-A shortlet works from day one
-It earns while appreciating
-It serves guests while building you wealth
-You don’t have to choose between land and lifestyle.
9. Why Lagos is the Ideal City for Lifestyle Landlords
-Tech workers and startup founders prefer short stays
-Diaspora traffic surges December through March
-Remote work and business travel are on the rise
-Hotels are expensive, and shortlets provide better value
All this means constant demand for well-located, well-managed apartments
-Diaspora traffic surges December through March
-Remote work and business travel are on the rise
-Hotels are expensive, and shortlets provide better value
All this means constant demand for well-located, well-managed apartments
10. You Have a Choice: Wait, or Work Your Property
Every day, someone new becomes a shortlet landlord in Lagos. While others wait for plots to appreciate, they’re collecting real income.You can continue holding untapped land. Or you can become a lifestyle landlord and earn today, tomorrow, and every day after.
CONCLUSION
Real Estate is Not Just Ownership—It’s Activation. Land ownership is the foundation. But activation is the building.To stay ahead as an investor in Lagos, don’t just own. Operate. Don’t just wait. Earn.
At AM Realty, we help smart Nigerians transition from passive investors to active income owners. Let’s show you how your next property can become a hospitality business and a lifestyle hub in one move. Become the landlord of the future—today.
Contact us to get started: 07068560860
At AM Realty, we help smart Nigerians transition from passive investors to active income owners. Let’s show you how your next property can become a hospitality business and a lifestyle hub in one move. Become the landlord of the future—today.
Contact us to get started: 07068560860
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