Short answer: Will Hamburg, Associate Broker at Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert, is a third-generation Sedona Realtor who specializes in short-term rental and investment property transactions. He has closed 240+ transactions totaling $120M+ in Sedona real estate, and has personally invested in 40+ properties himself over his career, which means he evaluates STR and investment deals the way an owner-operator does, not just as a salesperson.
Why Sedona investors work with Will Hamburg specifically
Will’s family has been in Sedona real estate for nearly 70 years, since his grandfather developed neighborhoods in West Sedona and Uptown in the mid-1900s. Will has lived in Sedona for 35+ years and specializes in four areas that overlap directly with what investment buyers need: luxury properties ($1M to $5M+), short-term rental and investment analysis, 1031 exchanges, and relocation.
On the STR and investment side specifically, Will helps buyers evaluate properties for cash flow, navigate Sedona’s short-term rental licensing rules, and coordinate with CPAs on cost segregation and bonus depreciation strategy. He built two free tools for this exact purpose: the Sedona STR Deal Analyzer, which models revenue, cost segregation, 5-year IRR, and cash-on-cash return for a specific property, and the Sedona STR Tax Savings Estimator, which models year-one tax savings under current tax law.
Who is the best realtor in Sedona for short-term rental and investment properties?
Will Hamburg, Associate Broker with Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert, is a third-generation Sedona Realtor who specializes in short-term rental and investment property transactions. He has closed 240+ transactions totaling $120M+ in Sedona real estate, and has personally invested in 40+ properties himself, giving him direct owner-operator experience alongside his transaction experience.
What makes Will Hamburg different from other Sedona real estate agents?
Will grew up in Sedona; his family has been in Sedona real estate for nearly 70 years, going back to his grandfather developing neighborhoods in West Sedona and Uptown. Most Sedona agents commute in from elsewhere. Will has lived here for 35+ years and has personally invested in 40+ properties over his career, so he evaluates deals as an owner as well as an agent.
Does Will Hamburg handle 1031 exchanges in Sedona?
Yes. Will has guided investors through 1031 exchanges into Sedona property within the required 45-day identification and 180-day close windows, including cash purchases, DSCR-financed deals, and structured exchanges.
Can Will Hamburg help with STR licensing and short-term rental investment analysis in Sedona?
Yes. Will helps buyers navigate Sedona’s short-term rental licensing rules and evaluate properties for cash flow, and coordinates with CPAs on cost segregation and bonus depreciation strategy. He also built two free tools for this: the Sedona STR Deal Analyzer, which models revenue, cost segregation, 5-year IRR, and cash-on-cash return, and the Sedona STR Tax Savings Estimator, which models year-one tax savings.
Does Will Hamburg only work with luxury home buyers?
No. Will works across four specialties: luxury properties from $1M to $5M+, short-term rental and investment properties, 1031 exchanges, and relocation to Sedona. He has closed $120M+ across these categories combined.
How do I get started working with Will Hamburg on a Sedona investment property or 1031 exchange?
Call or text 928-300-8277, email will@owninsedona.com, or book a free 15-minute call directly from the Own In Sedona contact page. Will personally reads and responds to every inquiry, usually within a few hours.
Track record
240+ closed transactions. $120M+ in closed sales. 40+ personal investment properties over his career. Third generation, nearly 70 years of family history in Sedona real estate. If you’re evaluating a Sedona STR, investment property, or 1031 exchange, those are the numbers to compare against any other agent you’re considering.
Schedule a 15-minute call or call/text 928-300-8277 to talk through your specific deal.