Perhaps you want to make some extra money renting a room in your house on Airbnb. Or you own a vacation home that you’d like to turn into an asset earning you money when you aren’t using it. Or you are like the millions of people that have seen the ads on social media claiming to hold all of the secrets to making a six figure income by building a vacation rental business with short term rental apps. Ryan and Lucas own listings that include room shares, one bedroom apartments, townhomes, condominiums, single family homes, and luxury oceanside penthouse condominiums. They have hosted thousands of guests and want to share all their stories with you and pull back the curtain on what it really takes to be in the vacation rental business. Get ready to hear the unfiltered truth on your path to being the best host you can be!
The Vacation Rental Insiders - Make Money With VRBO And AirBnB podcast is an invaluable resource for anyone new to the short-term rental business. As a new owner/manager myself, I have found this podcast to be incredibly helpful and informative. Ryan and Lucus, the hosts of the show, share their real-life experiences in the industry and provide easy-to-follow advice that has saved me from potential headaches. The knowledge they share is practical and applicable, making it easy for listeners to implement their strategies and start making money right away.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is that Ryan and Lucus provide valuable insights into the vacation rental industry with each episode. They cover a wide range of topics, including marketing strategies, guest communication, pricing tips, and much more. Every episode contains nuggets of information that can help improve your business and make you a better vacation rental owner or manager. Their experiences are relatable, which makes it easier to connect with the material they present.
While there are many positives about this podcast, one potential drawback is that sometimes episodes can feel rushed due to their shorter format. Each episode is around 20 minutes long, which means that the hosts have limited time to delve deep into each topic. While they do a great job providing concise advice within this timeframe, there are moments when I wished they could elaborate more on certain subjects.
In conclusion, The Vacation Rental Insiders - Make Money With VRBO And AirBnB podcast is a must-listen for anyone in the short-term rental business. Ryan and Lucus offer valuable insights based on their own experiences in the industry and provide actionable advice that can save you time, money, and headaches. Despite some episodes feeling rushed due to their shorter format, this podcast remains an excellent resource for both beginners and experienced vacation rental owners/managers alike.
Ryan is along for the ride in this one while Lucas goes in depth on the expenses and expected income of a Vacation Rental Property as well as how you can use these numbers to help you get a better understanding of your current or future investment.
Ryan & Lucas review the city with the newest STR ban that is pulling national headlines. What is going on? How does this affect you? and What does it mean going forward.
Ryan & Lucas go in depth about the most recent short report against Airbnb as a company and their publicly traded stock. Why is the media saying this, what does it mean for Airbnb, and how might it affect you as host. Tune in.
Ryan & Lucas go through the newest Airbnb summer release features. They talk about which ones they like and which ones they don't like as well as how these new features may help improve your back end.
Ryan & Lucas received some listener mail in which a guest was battling with a city over STR permitting and facing a fine + indefinte suspension..
WE. ARE. BACK!! Ryan & Lucas dive into event pricing based on a real story surrounding an STR host out in Phoenix during the Superbowl. Tune in to this episode and make sure you are…. getting that money!!
Ryan and Lucas discuss a recent development where an Airbnb.org guest requested to stay in one of Lucas's properties. What is Airbnb.org & the thought process that went into hosting the stay. This is a two part series, next episode we will detail the actual stay and the roller coaster of events that transpired.
Ryan & Lucas discuss the new winter release by Airbnb and how it effects you as a host!
Ryan & Lucas discuss the scenario in which an owner asks the management company that they have hired to co-host their own property and why allowing may not be a great idea. Tune In!
VERY IMPORTANT! Ryan & Lucas do a much needed deep dive on what should and should not be included in a guest checkout list. This is a very hot topic in the national news right now so tune in!
Ryan & Lucas discuss Airbnb / Vrbo listing descriptions and ensuring they are honest. Learn how to spruce up a negative part of your listing. Do not leave off negative items that may impact a guests expectation of your property! Lots of nuggets in this episode!
Ryan & Lucas host our guest Tom. Tom is a landlord who switched his own properties from long term rentals to short term rentals using the rental arbitration model that Ryan provided him. Tune in for more details!
Ryan & Lucas discuss the “Event Policy” for each of the major online booking sites and how they may effect your current or future investment in the short term rental world.
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT!! Ryan & Lucas discuss the newly updated Airbnb host cancellation policy that goes into effect August 20th, 2022.
Ryan and Lucas talk about a recent experience where Lucas had an awful guest try booking with him again years later. Listen in! Hint: Do not rent to a guest who's known to be BAD! Tune In!
Ryan and Lucas take a look at Airbnb's latest and greatest marketing for unique stays and how they are going to help hosts create these unique places to visit.
Ryan & Lucas talk about a crazy new story making headlines in the news about a person who owes over ONE MILLION dollars in city fines for operating their STR.. Tune In!
Ryan & Lucas discuss the final chapter of Airbnb's 2022 Summer Release. Airbnb Split Stays. What to know as a host and how to make sure your listing is getting pulled in by the new search fields. Tune in!
Ryan & Lucas dive deep on the new Airbnb Aircover policy that protects GUESTS. How does this affect you as a host and how does it change the way you do business. Tune in!
Ryan & Lucas go in depth with you as they explore the new Airbnb Categories live! How is this going to effect the search results for your listing!
Ryan & Lucas head back to the direct booking site topic as numerous listeners are interested in starting their own. This episode is loaded with information on how to start capturing direct bookings.
Ryan & Lucas discuss the proper steps you need to take to determine if a property you're interested in purchasing can be a short term rental. Can you beat the rules or do you have to play by them? Tune In!
Ryan & Lucas discuss an ever evolving topic. When is it okay to give a refund and when you should you shy away. Hint: Try not give away the money you worked hard for. Tune in!
Ryan & Lucas discuss the responsibility you have when accommodating a guest. Many hosts are giving the STR world a bad name. How can you make sure to give it a good name? tune in!
Ryan & Lucas discuss their experiences in a short term rental when traveling. The good with the bad and how to improve. Hint: Stay in your own property for a week – find what's missing.
Ryan & Lucas have a deep understanding of what it takes to be successful in the field of short term rentals; both vacation rentals and urban rentals. Do not make the same mistakes we did starting out. Let us know how we can help you.
Ryan & Lucas take a deeper look at the topic of unique vacation rentals due to one of Ryan's most recent trips out of the country. Great episode for people traveling as well as hosts looking to “make that money”!!!
Ryan & Lucas discuss how a direct booking site can help your bottom line, whether or not a direct booking site is needed for your type of property, and other valuable nuggets of information!
Ryan & Lucas discuss the aspect of having a unique property listed as a vacation rental on Airbnb / VRBO and what it could mean for your bottom line! Hint? The more unique the better!
After numerous requests from hosts around the world Ryan & Lucas discuss the prospect of branching outside of the podcast world to help fellow hosts. If you have any ideas of how we can help we would love to hear them! Shoot us a DM on Instagram. @VacationRentalInsiders
Ryan & Lucas discuss what its like to be the property manager that is incoming or outgoing and what you as an owner can expect if you're put in the situation of bringing on a manager for the first time or just hiring a new one.
Ryan & Lucas interview an actual Airbnb guest who has stayed with them. The complete insider scoop as to how it feels to be the guest, what they expect, and their thoughts on the entire stay.
Ryan & Lucas discuss the unfortunate circumstance of closing down a listing and things you should do to help with that process. Great information!
Ryan & Lucas discuss the importance of leaving honest review's for the guest's that you host. One host's honest review may spare several other host's from a potentially bad guest.
Ryan & Lucas discuss Airbnb's new “Aircover” policy. They discuss the changes from old to new and how this will benefit you as a host. Not an episode you want to miss!
Ryan & Lucas discuss the best way to approach holiday decorations with your Airbnb / VRBO listing. Do not go into the holiday season without a plan. This is a must listen!
Ryan & Lucas discuss the challenges of renting your property as a short term rental (STR) versus as a long term rental (LTR). Great information that any rental owner should listen too!
Ryan & Lucas discuss the pro's & con's of short term rentals (STR) vs long term rentals (LTR). There are several things within this episode you should really consider before making the final decision with your property.
Ryan & Lucas discuss the pro's and con's of going into business with a partner. If this is something you are considering whether that partner is your friend, significant other, colleague, or just someone in business this is definitely an episode you will not want to miss.
Ryan & Lucas discuss how the right interior design can produce incredible ROI returns. Tune in for tips on how to get the interior design of your short term rental looking great!
Ryan & Lucas discuss the side effects of theft and how you should respond as a host if a guest leaves something behind! Might be the easiest 5 star you ever have? Might be a nightmare… Find out now!
Ryan & Lucas bring in a long term tenant from one of Ryan's triplex Airbnb's and get an inside look at what it was like for the long term tenant to live in the same building as short term tenants. Maybe your neighbors will thank you for changing your property to an STR? A must… Continue reading Interview: The Tenant Experience
Ryan & Lucas discuss whether being a Superhost on Airbnb or Premier Host on Vrbo really matters. Critical information Alert!
Ryan & Lucas discuss one of the most important aspects of a listing. Something that will make or break a 5 star review! Definitely a must listen episode!
Ryan & Lucas breakdown their check in / checkout times and why those times are the most beneficial to them. Extra prep time for the host is always a plus!
Ryan & Lucas touch on why certain minimum night stays can improve your occupancy, your total income, guest quality, and how to avoid squatters on longer stays.
Ryan & Lucas go into the importance of concealing your address and why you should or should not allow guest to utilize it. Important info in this episode! Squatters… beware!
Ryan & Lucas discuss a rather funny episode over some of the oddest guest complaints in the industry! Want a laugh on your way to work? Check this episode out!
Ryan & Lucas are discussing the ever elusive “freebies.” Are they good for your listing? Pros and cons? Do guests even care? Find out in this episode!
Ryan & Lucas break down what it is like to host another host, what you should expect, and how you should handle the reservation. You are not going to want to miss this episode!
Ryan & Lucas discuss whether or not you should provide coffee and if you do provide coffee what kind is the best for guests?
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