Podcasts about short term rentals

When you invest in real estate, you're not just buying a property—you're becoming part of a community. And how well you understand that community can play a major role in whether your short-term rental succeeds for years to come. In this episode, we sit down with Joy Cutron, founder of Mindful Rental Pros, to talk about something STR investors can easily overlook: what's happening beyond the walls of the property. Joy has experience with short-, mid-, and long-term rentals and helps everyday homeowners create realistic rental income while understanding the communities where they operate. We dig into how parking, trash, noise, lighting, and neighbor relationships can eventually shape local regulations. Joy also explains why investors need to look beyond today's ordinances and understand where a town may be heading over the next five or ten years. We also discuss what happens when a community becomes less welcoming to STRs, when a mid-term or hybrid model might make more sense, and why getting to know a neighborhood before investing can save you plenty of headaches later.Things we discussed in this episode:Why understanding your community is essential for long-term rental success.How parking, trash, noise, and lighting can influence future regulations.Building strong relationships with neighbors, local workers, and fellow hosts.Researching regulations and community sentiment before purchasing a rental property.Why having no STR regulations isn't always a positive sign.Responding calmly and professionally when neighbors oppose short-term rental operations.Using mid-term rentals when community needs or regulations begin changing.Identifying housing, infrastructure, and environmental concerns before entering markets.How responsible host communities can share best practices and stories.Using Mindful Rental Pros resources to evaluate communities before investing.Get in touch with JOY:Community Compass — free, no email required: https://mindfulrentalpros.com/free-toolsFree 30-minute Discovery Call:https://mindfulrentalpros.as.me/discovery#SmartStayShow #ShortTermRentals #STRInvesting #VacationRentals #AirbnbHost #PropertyManagement #RealEstateInvesting #ResponsibleHosting #STRRegulations #GoodNeighbor #RentalProperty #MidTermRentals #VacationRentalManagement #MindfulRentalPros #Hospitality Follow Us!Join Jason Muth of Prideaway Stays and Straightforward Short-Term Rentals and Real Estate Attorney / Broker Rory Gill for the first episode of SmartStay Show!Following and subscribing to SmartStay Show not only ensures that you'll get instant updates whenever we release a new episode, but it also helps us reach more people who could benefit from the valuable content that we provide.SmartStay Show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Prideaway Stays ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Straightforward Short-Term Rentals ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Attorney Rory Gill ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jason Muth on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

West Chester's Gay Street Open Air Market comes to a close for 2026, West Goshen discusses new Short-Term Rental rules, East Bradford sets AI Data Center rules and more in this week's episode of Hello West Chester.

Three brothers landed their first client with a postcard and grew to manage 250 vacation rentals in just two years. Zachary and Alex Meringoff break down how they target owners and what makes their direct mail work. They also share how delivering better service turned those early clients into a steady source of referrals. You'll hear how they're building a team to keep up with that growth while keeping homeowners happy. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro & Overview of Ocean City Vacation Homes1:07 - Closing The First Deals3:00 - Postcard Content & Targeting4:42 - Why Vacation Rentals7:16 - Building The Team11:00 - Communication Is Everything12:38 - Why Property Management Is Bad14:42 - Finding DealMachine & Tech Stack17:07 - Outsourcing Cleaning & Quality Control19:42 - Goals & Expansion Plans21:06 - Limiting Beliefs & Competitors25:49 - Advice For Beginners32:26 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Ocean City Vacation Homeshttps://www.instagram.com/ocvacationhomes/ Website: Ocean City Vacation Homeshttps://www.oceancityvacationhomes.com/ Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

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In this episode, Zack And Colë Alexander share their inspiring journey in real estate, focusing on accessible housing development and community impact. They discuss their current projects, challenges, and the importance of authenticity and relationships in business. In this episode, Zach and Colë Alexander share their journey in real estate, social media growth, and business challenges. They discuss their goals for expansion, marketing strategies, and the importance of community and communication in business success.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind: Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership: Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright: Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform! Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

What happens when you step away from the podcast for two years and come back with a completely different perspective on short-term rentals? In this episode of the STR Pros Podcast, host Jeremy Werden returns to the microphone to share what has changed in his life, his businesses, and his approach to short-term rental investing and property management since the podcast went on hiatus. Jeremy gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the past couple of years—from getting married and becoming a father to growing BNBCalc, buying and selling short-term rental properties, refining his investment strategy, and launching a new revenue management business focused on high-grossing properties. A major theme of the conversation is why Jeremy has become increasingly focused on high-revenue, experiential short-term rentals rather than simply growing his property count. He shares examples of unique properties he's invested in and explains why creating a memorable, differentiated guest experience can be a powerful part of an STR strategy. Jeremy also breaks down how he's approaching revenue management for high-performing and one-of-a-kind Airbnb properties. He discusses pricing strategy, historical pacing, seasonal demand, marketing, identifying revenue gaps, and why traditional market-based pricing tools aren't always enough for unique properties. In this episode, you'll learn: What happened during the STR Pros Podcast hiatus How Jeremy's short-term rental business has evolved Why he's focusing more on high-grossing STR properties How experiential properties can differentiate themselves in the market How to approach pricing unique, one-of-a-kind short-term rentals Why historical pacing matters when managing STR revenue How seasonal marketing can help increase occupancy What Jeremy looks for when buying short-term rental investments Lessons from refinancing and selling STR properties How adding value to a property can potentially improve its investment profile Why Jeremy started offering revenue management services How he's using data and custom tools to identify revenue opportunities What he's building next in the short-term rental industry Jeremy also reflects on how becoming a husband and father has changed his priorities and how he's thinking differently about business, investing, time, and building a life around the things that matter most. Whether you're a short-term rental investor, Airbnb host, property manager, co-host, or real estate entrepreneur, this episode offers an inside look at Jeremy's evolving strategy for building, operating, and maximizing high-performing vacation rental properties.

On this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we sat down with Ashley Hagel, the Customer Success Manager at Clearing. We discuss when property managers should move from spreadsheets to dedicated trust accounting software, the importance of compliance, and how automation can streamline financial reporting.For more information, go to: https://www.getclearing.co/Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction0:44 - When does a host need trust accounting software3:17 - Understanding trust accounting and compliance risks5:30 - Common mistakes in owner reporting and audit challenges7:06 - How Clearing automates trust accounting for property managers10:50 - How to tell you've outgrown your setup13:52 - Hospitable x Clearing integration16:05 - Preparing infrastructure for scaling to 100 units

With Q4 underway, time is running out to put the short-term rental tax strategy to work for 2026. In this episode of the Tax Smart REI Podcast, Tom and Nate sit down with returning guest Justin Shore to break down the real "60-day countdown" investors face if they want to close on a property, get it rented, and qualify for STR tax benefits before year-end. They cover how many guest stays you actually need, why personal use in year one can wreck your deductions, what really counts toward the 100-hour material participation test, the gray areas around travel time and "barter" stays with influencers, and why cost segregation timing matters less than people think. They close with a look at the excess business loss limitation and what to do if you don't make the deadline. Request a consultation from Hall CPA at go.therealestatecpa.com/taxsmart Join the Hall CPA Team: go.therealestatecpa.com/team Submit your question for Tom & Nathan: go.therealestatecpa.com/question The Tax Smart Real Estate Investors podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Information on the podcast may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. No reader, user, or listener of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal and tax advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Only your individual attorney and tax advisor can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. Use of, and access to, this podcast or any of the links or resources contained or mentioned within the podcast show and show notes do not create a relationship between the reader, user, or listener and podcast hosts, contributors, or guests. Any mention of third-party vendors, products, or services does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. You should conduct your own due diligence before engaging with any vendor.

What happens when life takes you somewhere you never expected—and asks you to build something new from what's left?In this episode of the STR Sisterhood, I'm joined by Kristen Sluiter, a former educator, writer, and short-term rental owner whose journey into real estate began when she unexpectedly became the caregiver for her parents.This conversation goes much deeper than short-term rentals. Kristen shares openly about caregiving, grief, losing her parents and brother, and rebuilding after a devastating house fire. Through all of it, she's discovered something powerful about herself: she's capable of handling far more than she once realized.And that perspective has shaped the way she approaches her business, too.In this episode, we talk about:How an unexpected season of caregiving led Kristen into real estate and eventually short-term rentalsNavigating grief, loss, and major life transitionsRebuilding after a house fire—and how the literal process of rebuilding became part of healingWhy difficult seasons don't define who you areWhat to do when your STR business leaves you exhausted and overwhelmedWhy hospitality doesn't mean you have to make everyone happySetting clear boundaries with guests and sticking to them, even when it feels uncomfortableTrusting yourself to handle the unexpectedOne of Kristen's simplest pieces of advice may also be the one you need most: Keep going.When you're in the middle of something difficult, it can feel like this is simply how life—or your business—is going to feel forever.But it won't.You can have hard days. You can admit when you're overwhelmed. You can set boundaries. You can make mistakes and deal with the unexpected without allowing any of those things to define you.And perhaps most importantly, you can remind yourself of something Kristen's parents instilled in her: There's nothing you can't do—but you don't have to do it all.HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY POINTS:[01:15] A short introduction about our guest Kristen Sluiter and how she got into the short term rental space[04:03] Kristen opens up about caregiving, grief, and the unexpected beauty she found in being present for her mom's final moments [12:00] Kristen explains how her parents' love of travel, her connection to hospitality, and her experience with grief inspired her to turn a family property into a short-term rental[15:41] How a 20-acre property evolved into an off-grid short-term rental and how Kristen used creativity, persistence, and available resources to make it work[24:23] Kristen explains how her perspective shifted from simply sharing a unique property to treating her short-term rental as a true hospitality business [29:40] Kristen shares the three biggest challenges of operating an off-grid short-term rental, from managing utilities to setting guest expectations and maintaining a remote property [34:00] Kristen explains how local relationships and word-of-mouth helped her build a reliable team for her remote, off-grid property [35:13] How surviving a devastating house fire changed Kristen's perspective on resilience, possessions, anger, and what she is capable of rebuilding [41:51] Kristen encourages women to keep going, embrace difficult moments, and remember that what happens to them does not define who they are[46:51] The lightning round Golden Nuggets:“You could be as prepared as you want to be, but you're not really going to learn it until you do it.”“Keep going. You can't know what you don't know. There's something about you, that for whatever reason this thing happened.”“If you feel like you need to cry, curl up in a ball and cry. Do it. We're gonna be better off because of it.”“You don't have to bend over backwards to make somebody happy.”“There's nothing you can't do, but you don't have to do it all.”Let's Connect: Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/vansby_theriver/ https://www.instagram.com/polebridge_penny/Proudly Sponsored by Pricelabs!Mobile Link: https://hello.pricelabs.co/mobile-app/ Stacey's Affiliate Link: https://pricelabs.co/users/sign_up?referral=STRSISTEREnjoyed the show? Subscribe, Rate, Review, Like, and Share!

In this episode, JP sits down with Niyi Adowale, a seasoned real estate investor who transitioned from a full-time corporate job to full-time real estate investing. With over a decade of experience, Niyi shares his journey from working in a medical device company to managing a diverse real estate portfolio, including multifamily units and short-term rentals. Join us as Niyi reveals how he achieved financial freedom and the freedom to control his daily schedule. Tune in to explore: • Discover how Niyi started with house hacking and built a substantial real estate portfolio. • Learn the strategy behind liquidating 30 multifamily units to invest in larger projects like self-storage. • Hear about the transition from a corporate career to full-time real estate and setting goals for financial independence. • Understand the impact of strategic investing on personal and professional growth. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and share it with friends who are ready to take the leap into real estate investing! ⏱ Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 0:57 - Real Estate Journey 2:24 - Exit Strategies 3:26 - Early Career Moves 5:19 - Short-Term Rentals 8:34 - Problem Solving in Real Estate 11:44 - Rental Property Types 12:24 - Market Changes 15:54 - Airbnb Challenges 19:31 - Property Investments 23:09 - Market Focus 25:19 - Wholesalers and Agents 28:13 - Motivated Sellers 30:50 - Conclusion

Doubling your property management portfolio is one thing. Doubling it while maintaining top-tier guest reviews is another. In this episode of The STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane sits down with returning guests Joe and Max Bachmeier, whose property management business grew from roughly 120 to 260 listings in just 12 months—while remaining among the highest-rated property managers in the country. They break down what actually drove that growth, from consistent local marketing and referrals to building a team capable of scaling the operation without sacrificing the guest or owner experience.A major theme of the conversation is scaling intelligently rather than simply scaling quickly. Joe and Max explain how they use their “three C's”—cash, care, and communication—to stay focused on what owners value most, while keeping guests, owners, and their team as three equally important priorities. They also share how AI and automation have changed their approach to guest communication, operations, and revenue management, allowing their team to spend less time answering repetitive questions and more time solving the issues that can have the biggest impact on guest satisfaction.The Bachmeiers also dive into what it takes to compete in an increasingly sophisticated STR market. From redesigning properties around specific guest demographics to using technology to identify listing-level revenue opportunities, they share practical lessons for property managers approaching the 100+ listing mark. Throughout it all, their philosophy remains consistent: build the right team, stay close to your market, and don't let growth come at the expense of quality.You don't want to miss this episode!Key TakeawaysScale your team before you scale your portfolio. Build a management structure where team members can grow into new roles and train their replacements rather than making the founders the bottleneck.Use the “three C's” to understand owner priorities: cash, care, and communication. Identify what matters most to each owner and build your service around it.Let AI handle the repetitive work—not the relationship. Automating routine guest questions can free staff to focus on complicated issues and guests who need more hands-on attention.Stay local as you grow. The Buchmeiers have continued concentrating their business primarily in Fredericksburg and Austin rather than expanding indiscriminately into new markets.Invest strategically in the property experience. Thoughtful design, distinctive amenities, and targeting a specific guest demographic can help a property stand out as competition increases.Sign up for AirDNA for FREE

In this episode of Living Off Rentals, Mike and Caroline Neubauer of the Our Family Invests podcast join us to share how they built financial freedom through real estate investing and short-term rentals in Maui. Starting with an ADU on their primary home, they eventually built a short-term rental business that allowed Mike to leave the fire department. Along the way, they learned some hard lessons about financing, renovations, cash flow, and building systems. Listen as Mike and Caroline share how they got started, the challenges they faced with their first short-term rental, the impacts of COVID and the Maui fire, and how having a clear family goal helped them keep moving forward. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: [00:00] Introducing Mike and Caroline Neubauer [03:18] Building financial freedom in a really expensive market [07:52] Building an ADU on their primary residence [13:58] From being a firefighter to discovering short-term rentals in Maui [23:00] The different path to financial freedom [24:20] The lessons learned from landlording short-term rentals [26:01] Finding and purchasing their first short-term rental [29:30] How COVID affected their real estate operations [31:09] Pivoting their short-term rentals during COVID [33:36] Investing remotely and funding new properties [40:44] Deciding when to leave the fire department [46:18] How their real estate goals have changed [48:18] Moving toward more passive investments [53:16] Choosing properties based on location and lifestyle [55:51] Mike's experience with the Maui fires [01:00:59] The impact of the Lahaina fire [01:03:06] Mike and Caroline's advice for those starting in real estate investing [01:04:20] Connect with Mike and Caroline Neubauer [01:05:13] Outro Guest Links:  Website: https://ourfamilyinvests.com/  Show Links: Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentals  Living Off Rentals YouTube Podcast Channel - youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentalsPodcast  Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – facebook.com/groups/livingoffrentals  Living Off Rentals Website – https://www.livingoffrentals.com/  Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals  Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals  Want to start investing in short-term rentals? Book a call to see if my STR Blueprint program is a good fit for you: livingoffrentals.com/call   

How do you actually get property management clients in the short-term rental industry? In this episode of the STR Pros Podcast, host Ryan Shapiro sits down with Marcus, an active-duty Air Force member and short-term rental property manager who built his business from the ground up while balancing a demanding military career. Marcus started his STR journey after partnering with his dad to build a luxury cabin in Broken Bow. After learning the business largely through trial and error, he began helping other property owners—and eventually developed a repeatable system for acquiring clients, closing deals, and scaling a property management business. In this conversation, Marcus breaks down the client acquisition and sales strategies that helped him grow, including cold calling, discovery calls, follow-up systems, referrals, email, SMS, direct mail, Facebook/Meta ads, and automated lead nurturing. He also explains how he uses GoHighLevel, AI, call recording, and automation to streamline his sales process and stay organized while managing limited time. Marcus and Ryan also get into the details of his cold-call script, how to handle objections, why the goal of the first call isn't necessarily to close the client, how to structure a multi-step sales process, and why consistent follow-up can make a major difference. They also dive into Facebook ads for short-term rental property management, including lead forms vs. landing pages, creative testing, strong offers, ad budgets, and building a backend system capable of converting incoming leads. In this episode, you'll learn: • How Marcus got his first short-term rental management clients • How to structure a cold call that starts a real conversation • Why the first sales call should focus on booking the next step • How to handle objections without giving up too quickly • How to structure discovery and closing calls • Why identifying the real pain point matters when closing a client • How to use GoHighLevel and AI to automate your sales process • How Marcus uses Facebook and Instagram ads to generate STR management leads • The difference between Facebook instant forms and landing-page funnels • How to create offers that reduce the perceived risk for property owners • Why follow-up is critical when prospects don't immediately sign • How to think about customer acquisition cost and lifetime customer value • How to build systems that allow you to scale while managing limited time Whether you're a short-term rental property manager, Airbnb host, co-host, real estate investor, or entrepreneur looking to grow an STR business, this episode offers a practical look at how to build a client acquisition system instead of relying entirely on referrals.

What if you stopped waiting until everything was perfect before taking the next step? In this episode of the STR Sisterhood, I'm joined by Ramya Mehta, founder of Yellow Tulip Designs, short-term rental interior designer, corporate product manager, and mom.Ramya's journey into STR design began by helping family members with their properties. By the second project, she was hooked—and realized that many of the skills she had developed in product management could translate beautifully into short-term rental design.We talk about how prioritization, communication, understanding the customer journey, and focusing on what delivers the most value can shape not only a successful design project, but a better guest experience.Ramya also gets candid about something so many of us struggle with: perfectionism. When launching her business, she initially felt like she needed everything—from her logo and colors to her Instagram—to be completely figured out before she could start. Her mentor gave her a much-needed reminder: you don't need all of that. You can just start.In this episode, we discuss:Turning the skills you already have into new opportunitiesDesigning with the guest experience in mindMoving forward despite perfectionism and fearBalancing a career, motherhood, and a growing businessCommunicating effectively with clients and guestsUsing AI as a tool in the design processWhy mentors, community, and support matterOne of the biggest reminders from my conversation with Ramya is simple: you don't have to know exactly how everything will work out before you begin.It's easy to let the “what ifs” keep you stuck—especially when you're stepping into something new. But every challenge you work through becomes evidence that you're capable of handling the next one.So if you've been waiting until you feel completely ready, have every detail figured out, or know exactly what comes next, this episode is your invitation to take the next thoughtful step anyway.You can learn as you go. You can adjust along the way.And, as Ramya reminds us, you'll figure it out.HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY POINTS:[00:49] A short introduction about our guest Ramya Mehta and what sparked her interest in short-term rental design[03:50] Ramya explains how her career as a product manager directly influences her approach to designing memorable short-term rental experiences[06:35] How designing Ramya's family's second short-term rental gave her the confidence to turn her passion into a business[07:59] Ramya opens up about overcoming perfectionism and learning to put herself out there before everything felt ready[10:37] Ramya shares how personal loss, purpose, and creating value help her push through fear and uncertainty[14:54] How ruthless prioritization helps Ramya balance motherhood, a corporate career, and growing her design business[19:07] Ramya highlights how strong communication from her corporate career has become a foundation for her design business[21:38] Ramya explains how AI has transformed her design process by helping her create data-backed strategies and visualize client concepts[25:25] How mentorship and community have helped Ramya confidently navigate a new industry and continue growing[28:14] Ramya reflects on how stepping beyond the corporate world allowed her creativity to become a new career path[28:49] The lightning round Golden Nuggets:“I'm putting myself in the shoes of a guest to see how I can elevate their experience, how I can provide, make them feel that this was the right decision that they took to book that property.”“You don't have to have all that. Just go ahead and start it.”“You just have to live your life and do what you want to do and do good.”“If something doesn't provide significant value in my life, it's not worth my time.”“Just ask. The worst thing that's going to happen is they'll say no, but if you don't ask, you're not going to get it.”Let's Connect: Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/yellowtulipdesigns/Website : https://www.yellowtulipdesigns.com/Enjoyed the show? Subscribe, Rate, Review, Like, and Share!

On this very special episode of the Living Off Rentals podcast, I am joined by my wife Taryn Atwell, who is also my business partner and the designer behind all our short-term rental properties.  In this episode, we talk about how we started with a short-term rental in our basement and gradually grew the business by leaning into their different strengths. I focus more on the numbers and property decisions, while Taryn handles design, guest experience, and communication. We also talk about tips on how to get your spouse on board with real estate investing, dividing responsibilities, setting goals around the lifestyle you want, and handling the unexpected challenges of running short-term rentals.  Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: [00:00] Introducing Kirby and Taryn Atwell and their background [02:53] Taryn's background and how she got into designing their rentals [04:20] Starting with a short-term rental in their basement [06:44] The mistakes they made along the way [08:13] What it's like being married to an entrepreneur [10:46] How to get your spouse on board with real estate investing [14:25] The pressure of being the entrepreneur in the relationship [15:48] How couples can divide responsibilities and make decisions together [17:09] How their goals have changed over the years [21:24] Starting with your ideal day and working backward [25:33] Handling difficult guests and unexpected problems [27:20] Dealing with unexpected wins and losses [28:28] Negative guest experiences stick with you [32:24] Best way to maintain a strong marriage [36:53] Staying aligned on priorities and long-term goals as a couple [39:00] Getting kids involved in the family business [43:19] The most rewarding parts of the real estate lifestyle [45:33] The trade-offs of working and living together [49:03] Using challenges to create repeat guests and long-term business [53:37] Outro Guest Links: Dune Dwellings: https://www.dunedwellings.com  Kirby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbyatwell/  Taryn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tarynlee85/  Show Links: Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentals  Living Off Rentals YouTube Podcast Channel - youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentalsPodcast  Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – facebook.com/groups/livingoffrentals  Living Off Rentals Website – https://www.livingoffrentals.com/  Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals  Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals    Want to start investing in short-term rentals? Book a call to see if my STR Blueprint program is a good fit for you: livingoffrentals.com/call 

You've got your brand strategy, you've determined your content pillars, but getting started with creating content still feels… next to impossible. In today's episode, I'm showing you how I take a brand strategy and turn it into actual reels, carousels, stories, and more that your ideal guest will actually care about. I'll show you how to stop treating content pillars as just topics and start using them as a means to generate endless content.Time-stamps: Start with the guest in mind (2:13)Breaking down content pillars to create content (6:03)20% off Lodgify (11:29)Content for a personal brand in hospitality (12:33)Layer in your brand voice (17:25)Utilize b-roll footage (19:56)The content formula (22:18)Mentioned in This Episode:Use code bmpod20 for 20% off yearly and bi-yearly Lodgify plans: lodgify.com/?afmc=ea130 B-Roll Shots Every STR Owner Needs: brandandmarket.myflodesk.com/b-roll-checklist-podcastEpisode 111: Building Your Dream STR Portfolio with Zack Metcalf: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/111-building-your-dream-str-portfolio-with-zack-metcalfEpisode 79: Creating a Unique Rental Experience Through Boutique Hotels and Micro-Resorts with Ian Joseph: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/79-creating-a-unique-rental-experience-throughConnect with Ali: Website: brandandmarket.coInstagram: instagram.com/brandandmarket.coBook a discovery call with Ali: brandandmarket.17hats.com/p#/schedulingHave a question, an episode idea, or some feedback for The Brand & Market Podcast? Text me anytime at (919) 626-2517—I'd love to hear from you!

This is a slightly different episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, where we delved into a very important topic: short-term rental advocacy. Our guests are representatives from the Right to Rent Collaborative, Florida Alliance for Vacation Rentals, and Colorado Short-Term Rental Association.We explore the often overlooked, yet vital role of advocacy organizations in shaping the future of short-term rentals across the US, the efforts of various state associations, their challenges, and the importance of community and professionalization in the short-term rental industry.For more information, visit:https://r2rcollaborative.org/https://floridaavr.org/https://coloradostra.org/Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction3:55 - Right to Rent Collaborative9:50 - STR advocacy in Florida13:32 - STR advocacy in Colorado16:00 - The importance of advocacy21:05 - How Right to Rent Collaborative's grants work24:45 - How the grants are used in Colorado26:23 - How hosts can contribute to the Right to Rent Collaborative and local associations32:00 - How the $1/stay contributions help FAVR33:40 - How the $1/stay contributions help COSTRA36:00 - Future trends in STR advocacy

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Short-Term Rental Investing in Today's Market Short-term rental investing has changed faster than almost any other real estate strategy, and the rules that made deals work in 2021 are actively losing money in 2026. This panel was recorded live at the 2026 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, where moderator Jeremy Garcia sat down with three operators who have been through the regulatory grinder: commercial investor and broker Charlie Kao, Michigan short-term rental attorney Katie Johnson, and designer and vacation rental investor Sarah Doane. They cover market selection, Michigan zoning and deed restrictions, what actually separates a profitable Airbnb from one that is just getting by, and where the real opportunities sit now that the easy money is gone. About the Panel Charlie Kao is an investor, broker, and principal at Twin Oaks Capital with more than twenty years in short-term rentals and hospitality real estate. An early Airbnb adopter, he now operates across five states including Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia, and provides consulting, brokerage, and feasibility studies to owners and investors. Katie Johnson is a Michigan real estate attorney and founder of Katie Johnson PLC and STR Law. She advises short-term rental owners nationwide on asset protection, zoning, and compliance, and helps long-term landlords with lease drafting and risk management. She is also an active investor who owns and manages roughly eleven properties in Southwest Michigan. Sarah Glidewell is an interior designer and vacation rental investor with more than a decade of design experience. Since 2019 she has focused on designing short-term rentals built around guest experience, and she invests in rural lake and river markets in Michigan and Upstate New York alongside her husband. Jeremy Garcia moderated the panel. He operates short-term rentals and a boutique hotel in the Muskegon market. What We Cover in This Episode How to evaluate a short-term rental market when regulation is unsettled Why highly regulated markets can be safer than unregulated ones Michigan short-term rental case law and why owners are not automatically grandfathered Deed restrictions, title work, and the covenant language that shuts operators down The Park Township ban, the ongoing federal lawsuit, and what it means for other municipalities What happened when three of four short-term rentals were shut down by regulation Using 1031 exchanges to move out of markets that turn hostile Whether the short-term rental market is actually oversaturated How to read AirDNA data without drawing the wrong conclusion Rising costs, shrinking margins, and the shift in Airbnb guest fees Bringing cleaning in-house and what it does to cleaning cost per turn Using AI for guest messaging and after-hours support Guest avatar selection and how it drives every design decision Which amenities actually produce return, including hot tub revenue data Hedging seasonality with year-round amenities in cold weather markets Short-term rental tax strategy, depreciation, and offsetting outside income The luxury design gap that most operators are ignoring Working with municipalities: grassroots campaigns, local counsel, and goodwill with neighbors The biggest mistakes each panelist made and what they cost Key Insight Sarah Glidewell and her husband had four fully operational short-term rentals in Michigan when the state pushed regulation down to the local level. Over two years, three of the four were shut down. They 1031 exchanged all of them into new properties, and every one sold for over asking price within the first week on the market. They did not lose money. They lost time, and they lost the compounding. Her takeaway: she now buys nothing without legal review first, and she deliberately targets markets that are already regulated. Why This Episode Matters If you are underwriting a short-term rental in an unregulated market because it looks like open runway, this panel gives you the case law and the operator experience explaining why that assumption can cost you the asset. It also gives you a concrete answer on saturation, on which amenities produce measurable revenue lift, and on what a professionalized short-term rental operation actually looks like now that mom-and-pop listings no longer compete. Find Out More Charlie Kao Website: twinoakscap.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charliekao Instagram: @charlesckao YouTube: Twin Oaks Capital Katie Johnson Websites: strlaw.com and katiejohnsonplc.com Podcast: STR Law Instagram Sarah Glidewell Instagram Jeremy Garcia Website: bookdreamstay.com Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference This panel was recorded live at the 2026 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference. The 2027 conference is scheduled for May 20 and 21, 2027. If you want a full two days of sessions like this one, plus direct access to the operators, investors and attorneys actually doing this work in the Midwest, put it on your calendar now. Details and registration at midwestreiconference.com. 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Welcome back to The AZREIA Show! In Episode 3 of our Short-Term Rental Mini-Series, host Jeremy Holden sits down with Leah Walczak, founder of Gemhouse, to break down how to properly analyze short-term rental (STR) properties, avoid costly underwriting mistakes, and build a profitable vacation rental portfolio. Leah shares her journey from selling real estate in Los Angeles to building a full-service STR brokerage in Phoenix, highlighting why investors need more than impressive revenue projections to determine whether a property is truly a good investment. The conversation explores the difference between top-line revenue and actual net profit, how operating costs, property taxes, utilities, and local market conditions can impact returns, and why conservative underwriting is essential when evaluating an STR. Leah also explains how bedroom count, bathrooms, pools, and other amenities can influence nightly rates and occupancy, while emphasizing the importance of combining technology and AI-powered data with boots-on-the-ground market knowledge. Whether you're evaluating your first Airbnb, looking to expand your vacation rental portfolio, or trying to improve your underwriting process, this episode provides practical strategies to help you make smarter investment decisions. Leah and Jeremy also walk through a real-world case study involving a cowboy-themed STR in Glendale and highlight some of the most common mistakes beginner investors make when analyzing short-term rental opportunities. 00:27 – Meet Leah Walczak, Founder of Gemhouse 01:15 – Leah's Real Estate Background & How Gemhouse Was Born 03:07 – Long-Term vs. Short-Term Rental Analysis 04:32 – The Danger of Relying Only on Top-Line Revenue 06:06 – Operating Costs, Taxes & High Utilities 09:24 – Why Data Needs Local Boots-on-the-Ground Expertise 12:58 – Bedrooms, Bathrooms & Amenities That Drive Performance 16:28 – Using Market Medians for Conservative Underwriting 20:30 – Case Study: Cowboy-Themed STR in Glendale 23:22 – Common Mistakes Beginner STR Investors Make -- Contact Alden of Silver Crest Opportunity Fund at http://silvercrestopportunityfund.com "AZREIA does not endorse specific investments. Please do your own due diligence." Want to grow your real estate business?

Is Airbnb DEAD? Not even close — but most investors are playing it completely wrong. 20-year real estate veteran Shawn Moore (Founder & CEO of Vodyssey - V-O-D-Y-S-S-E-Y) joins Mary Jo Irmen on Without The Bank to expose why gurus keep switching strategies, why the tax savings are TRAPPING investors, and why right now — with high prices, 7% rates, and low inventory — is actually the best time to buy if you understand underwriting. Shawn started in fix & flips in 2000, survived the 2008 crash thanks to a single A-frame cabin in Bear Lake, Utah, went all-in on short-term rentals from 2012-2014, wrote his book in 2017-2019 (pre-COVID), and built Vodyssey into one of the largest short-term rental communities in the country. Inside this episode:

DSCR loan for Airbnb: how to finance a short-term rental on the property's income instead of your tax returns. This investor's Airbnb cleared $4,200 a month, and the bank still said no.In this episode, Ryan breaks down how a DSCR loan finances a short-term rental when a conventional loan cannot. The bank qualifies you based on your tax returns, your debt-to-income ratio, and your W-2, so a smart investor who writes off heavily looks broke on paper and gets declined. A DSCR loan ignores all of that and qualifies on whether the property's rental income covers the payment.He covers the short-term-rental-specific mechanics most lenders never explain: how an appraiser values Airbnb income, the difference between the long-term 1007 rent schedule and actual short-term revenue, when a lender will use an AirDNA report or booking history, and the exact question to ask before you write the offer. He also walks through the realities of the down payment, reserves, and DSCR ratio for a short-term rental, including the seasonality trap that catches investors who only underwrite the peak season.The episode closes with the four steps to get approved for the property's income, even when your tax returns show you make nothing.The bank asks what you make. A DSCR loan asks what the property makes.

How are you marketing your short-term rental on Instagram? In today's episode, I'm walking you through a mini audit and what I'd do if I took over as your social media manager tomorrow. We're diving into every detail of your account setup and content, plus how to create an easy booking process for your ideal guest. Time-stamps:Name field (3:45)Bio (6:36)Profile photo (8:38)Link (10:47)Highlights (14:10)Pinned posts (20:05)Overall feed (23:14)Calls to action (24:12)Brand consistency (25:25)The content gap analysis (26:26)Using b-roll content (27:16)The 10-second stranger test (29:52)Mentioned in This Episode:30 B-Roll Shots Every STR Owner Needs: brandandmarket.myflodesk.com/b-roll-checklistConnect with Ali: Website: brandandmarket.coInstagram: instagram.com/brandandmarket.coBook a discovery call with Ali: brandandmarket.17hats.com/p#/scheduling

But City Council postponed possibly shrinking the district at the resort area where STRs are allowed with a conditional use permit.

Joey Linn went from covering NBA stars for Sports Illustrated to buying and remotely managing his first short-term rental in Michigan City, Indiana. The original motivation? A growing business had created a significant tax problem, and Joey saw short-term rental real estate as an opportunity to combine potential tax benefits with an appreciating, cash-flowing asset. But his first deal quickly became a real-world education in real estate investing. In this episode, Joey joins Thomas Castelli, CPA, and Nate Sosa to explain why he invested in the Midwest instead of Southern California, how he bought his first property without seeing it in person, and how he built a local team to manage the property remotely. Plus, Joey shares his journey from sports media to entrepreneurship, how AI is changing the sports-writing business, and what could be next for his real estate portfolio. Request a consultation from Hall CPA at go.therealestatecpa.com/taxsmart Register for FREE access to the 2026 Hall CPA Tax Strategy Summit: www.taxandlegalsummit.com/2026signup Join the Hall CPA Team: go.therealestatecpa.com/team Submit your question for Tom & Nathan: go.therealestatecpa.com/question The Tax Smart Real Estate Investors podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Information on the podcast may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. No reader, user, or listener of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal and tax advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Only your individual attorney and tax advisor can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. Use of, and access to, this podcast or any of the links or resources contained or mentioned within the podcast show and show notes do not create a relationship between the reader, user, or listener and podcast hosts, contributors, or guests. Any mention of third-party vendors, products, or services does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. You should conduct your own due diligence before engaging with any vendor.

Have you ever looked at someone else's business and wondered if they know something you don't?After 200 episodes of the STR Sisterhood, I've had the privilege of talking with women from just about every background imaginable—teachers, nurses, corporate executives, stay-at-home moms, military spouses, and women building businesses of every size.And I've learned something I didn't expect.There is no secret blueprint.The women building extraordinary businesses don't have everything figured out. They've simply learned to make thoughtful decisions, take action before they feel completely ready, and keep moving toward the lives they actually want.So, for this very special 200th episode—which also happens to fall on my birthday—I'm sharing four of the biggest lessons these women have taught me.In this episode, I talk about:Why confidence is often the result of taking action, not something you need before you beginWhy success isn't about building the biggest business—it's about building the right business for the life you wantWhy information alone isn't enough and the people you surround yourself with can change what you believe is possibleHow systems, delegation, and intentional decisions can help your business create freedom instead of quietly taking it awayAfter 200 conversations, one lesson stands above the rest: Your business is the vehicle. The life you're creating is the destination.So if you've been waiting until you know enough, feel confident enough, or have everything figured out, this episode is your reminder that you don't need to become someone different before you begin.Take the next thoughtful step. Learn as you go. Surround yourself with people who believe in what you're building.Because an extraordinary life doesn't require you to be extraordinary first.It starts when you decide to begin.HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY POINTS:[00:00] Welcome to the 200th STR Sisterhood podcast episode and I share the four biggest lessons I've learned from hundreds of women who stopped waiting to build the lives they wanted[04:08] Lesson Number 1: Extraordinary women stop waiting for permission and start taking action before they feel completely ready[09:40] Lesson Number 2: Success isn't about building the biggest business. It's about building the right one.[13:23] Lesson Number 3: Information doesn't change lives; people do. – It's about the power of relationships, mentorship, and community in creating transformation.[17:58] Lesson Number 4: Build a business that gives you your life back. – Your business should support your life. It should never replace it. [19:49] The true meaning of success and why the goal isn't building the biggest business—it's building a life that feels deeply aligned with what matters mostGolden Nuggets:““Be a first-rate version of yourself instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.”“Extraordinary women stop waiting for permission.”“The women who build extraordinary lives aren't the women who have everything figured out before they begin-they're the women who decide to begin before they have everything figured out.”“Confidence is the reward for action.”“Success isn't about building the biggest business. It's about building the right one.”“Information alone doesn't change lives; other people do.”“Your business should support your life. It should never replace it.”“The women I admire most aren't the women with the biggest portfolios. They aren't the women making the most money. They're the women who never forgot why they started.”“You don't have to have everything figured out before you begin. You don't have to become someone else before you deserve success. You don't have to build the biggest business to build a beautiful life. You simply have to take the next step, because somewhere out there is a future version of you.”Enjoyed the show? Subscribe, Rate, Review, Like, and Share!

On today's show we're talking about short-term rentals, and more specifically, a change in how governments are enforcing short-term rental regulations.For years, most short-term rental regulation focused primarily on the property owner.Do you have a license? Are you collecting the correct lodging tax? Are you violating occupancy limits? Are you operating in a location where short-term rentals are even permitted? Some places enforced permitted uses through the zoning code. Some chose to overlay special regulations for short term rentals independently of the zoning code. Increasingly, governments are asking a different question.Why chase thousands of individual property owners when you can regulate the handful of technology platforms where nearly all of these transactions take place?That shift is happening right now.-----------**Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3GvtwRmTq4r3es8cbw8jW0?si=c75ea506a6694ef1)   iTunes: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-real-estate-espresso-podcast/id1340482613)   Website: [www.victorjm.com](http://www.victorjm.com)   LinkedIn: [Victor Menasce](http://www.linkedin.com/in/vmenasce)   YouTube: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](http://www.youtube.com/@victorjmenasce6734)   Facebook: [www.facebook.com/realestateespresso](http://www.facebook.com/realestateespresso)   Email: [podcast@victorjm.com](mailto:podcast@victorjm.com)  **Y Street Capital:** Website: [www.ystreetcapital.com](http://www.ystreetcapital.com)   Facebook: [www.facebook.com/YStreetCapital](https://www.facebook.com/YStreetCapital)   Instagram: [@ystreetcapital](http://www.instagram.com/ystreetcapital)  

Welcome to another episode of The AZREIA Show! In this episode, host Jeremy Holden continues the short-term rental mini-series with Ashley and Brittany of The Cohost, a local family-owned short-term rental property management company that has been operating since 2018. They explain how managing an Airbnb or VRBO is fundamentally different from managing a traditional long-term rental, comparing successful STR operations to running a five-star hotel where guest experience, fast communication, and immediate problem-solving are critical. The conversation breaks down what full-service short-term rental management actually includes, from acquisition support, revenue projections, listing creation, professional photography, and guest communication to dynamic pricing, OTA management, cleaning, vendor coordination, and handling urgent guest issues. Ashley and Brittany also discuss Arizona's seasonality, protecting properties through Airbnb AirCover, Safely, and homeowners insurance, dealing with difficult guests and fraudulent refund claims, and strategies professional managers use to increase revenue through pricing and marketing. Whether you're considering your first Airbnb, already operating multiple short-term rentals, or trying to decide between full-service management and co-hosting, this episode provides practical insights to help you choose the right strategy. Jeremy, Ashley, and Brittany also explore the differences between luxury and condo operations, co-hosting platforms such as Evolve, the most important operational priorities for STR owners, and whether AI can realistically replace professional property management. 00:43 – Their Short-Term Rental Background 01:52 – Short-Term Rentals vs. Long-Term Rentals 03:39 – What Full-Service STR Management Includes 05:24 – Why the Right Team Matters 08:07 – When Should You Hire a Property Manager? 11:00 – How to Interview an STR Property Manager 12:46 – Parties, Property Damage & Insurance Claims 15:34 – Handling Refund Scams & Difficult Guests 18:36 – How Professional Management Can Boost Revenue 19:58 – Luxury vs. Condo STR Operations 21:30 – Co-Hosting Options 22:36 – Key Operational Priorities 24:14 – Can AI Replace Short-Term Rental Property Managers? -- Contact Alden of Silver Crest Opportunity Fund at http://silvercrestopportunityfund.com "AZREIA does not endorse specific investments. Please do your own due diligence." Want to grow your real estate business?

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The short-term rental industry is entering a new phase—and the old playbook of growth at all costs may no longer be the answer. In this episode of The STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane sits down with Annie Holcombe and Alex Husner, to unpack how the industry has evolved, what operators have learned from the post-COVID growth boom, and why professionalism isn't necessarily about managing hundreds of properties. From individual hosts to large property managers, success increasingly comes down to building sustainable operations, delivering great guest experiences, and understanding what actually drives profitability.The conversation also dives into some of the biggest forces reshaping the industry: AI, property management technology, local vs. national brands, and the changing relationship between operators and OTAs. Alex and Annie share their perspectives on where AI is already making an impact, why smaller operators may actually be better positioned to adopt new technology, and how property managers can balance direct bookings with the reach of OTAs and emerging AI-driven search. They also explore what professionalization really means—and why the industry needs to do a better job of bringing newer and smaller operators into the broader conversation.The future of STR is changing quickly—and you don't want to miss this episode!Key TakeawaysGrowth isn't the only measure of success: Sustainable operations, stronger margins, and better owner and guest experiences can be more valuable than simply adding units.Professionalization is about fundamentals: Strong accounting, guest safety, consistent service, profitability, and intentional operations matter more than hitting a specific property count.AI adoption will depend on the operator: Smaller businesses may have an advantage because they can implement new tools without having to overhaul a massive existing tech stack.Local expertise still matters: The future may be less about choosing between local and national models and more about combining local market knowledge with the efficiencies of scale.Marketing is becoming more complex: Operators need to think beyond individual OTAs and direct bookings, with SEO, reviews, social content, repeat guests, and AI-driven discovery all becoming part of the demand-generation strategy.Sign up for AirDNA for FREE

There's no shortage of information about short-term rentals.Podcasts. YouTube videos. Facebook groups. AI. Courses. Conferences. Tools. Software.In fact, sometimes there's so much information that figuring out what you actually need to do next becomes the hard part.And if you're a newer host, it can leave you wondering whether you're really ready to do this at all.In this episode, I'm sitting down with my friend Jodie Odlin, short-term rental host, hospitality professional, and creator of the Hospitable Hosts book series, to talk about what actually makes someone a great host — and spoiler alert: it isn't having every piece of technology, every fancy amenity, or every system perfectly dialed in.Sometimes, you need to get back to basics.We talk about the difference between simply owning a short-term rental and truly understanding hospitality, why more information doesn't necessarily create better hosts, and how to turn what you're learning into action instead of allowing it to become another source of overwhelm.Jodie also shares one of the biggest mistakes she made in her own STR business — waiting years to collect guest email addresses — and why building relationships with your guests beyond the OTAs matters.And because this is a conversation between Jodie and me, we somehow take a rather unexpected detour into… beekeeping.

Bigger properties bring bigger groups, longer sales cycles, and guests who expect concierge-level service before they even ask... We cover pricing without a comp set, protecting a one-of-a-kind property, and why direct bookings matter even more once a single reservation hits five figures: Why a $30,000 reservation almost never gets instant-booked? What group organizers expect before they even ask? Why PriceLabs and market comps don't work on luxury properties? The real cost of a 3% credit card fee on a five-figure booking? Why a 20-bedroom turnover is nothing like a 1-bedroom turnover?   If this episode helped, subscribe and leave us an honest review. Check out our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ShortTermRentalRiches Grab your free management eBook: https://strriches.com/#tools-resources Looking to earn more with your property (without the headaches)? Chat with our expert management team: https://strriches.com/management-services/  

Short-term rental investing has changed. The easy Airbnb boom of the pandemic years may be over, but that doesn't mean the opportunity is gone.   Tony Robinson, real estate investor and co-host of the BiggerPockets Real Estate Rookie podcast, joins Kathy Fettke to explain what actually works in the short-term rental market in 2026. Tony breaks down how Airbnb investors can evaluate markets, spot oversupply, analyze potential properties, improve occupancy, and compete with newer short-term rentals.   They also discuss when it makes sense to convert a long-term rental into a short-term rental, why smaller vacation markets can sometimes outperform popular destinations, how to protect against changing Airbnb regulations, and the amenities and guest experience that can make or break a property.   Get your Free PDF at www.Realwealth.com/FiveQuestions   DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as an offer to buy or sell any securities or to make or consider any investment or course of action. For more information, go to www.RealWealthShow.com.

The way travelers discover short-term rentals is changing—and the biggest shift may be happening before they ever visit Airbnb, Vrbo, or a property manager's website. In this episode of The STR Data Lab, AirDNA Chief Economist Jamie Lane sits down with Jason Cincotta, co-founder of Kismet, to unpack how AI-powered search is reshaping travel discovery, how much revenue it may already be influencing, and why traditional attribution models could be missing a huge part of the picture.The conversation goes beyond the headline numbers. Jamie and Jason explore why AI-driven guests may convert at higher rates, why so much AI research happens “in the dark” without appearing in traditional analytics, and how the rise of AI could change the long-standing balance between OTAs and direct bookings. They also discuss what property managers and hosts can do today—from improving imagery and website experiences to making their property data easier for AI systems to understand.You don't want to miss this episode if you want to understand where STR distribution is headed next.Key TakeawaysAI search is already influencing STR bookings. Traditional referral and UTM data may dramatically undercount the impact of AI-driven travel research.The travel “front door” is changing. Guests are increasingly using AI to research destinations, build itineraries, compare properties, and determine where they want to stay before visiting a booking platform.Direct bookings could gain an advantage. AI can potentially compare OTAs with direct channels and surface properties based on the individual traveler's needs, preferences, and previous experiences.Your website still matters. More AI visibility only helps if your direct booking experience can convert the traffic. Strong imagery, compelling copy, mobile functionality, branding, and a seamless booking engine are becoming increasingly important.Make your property easy for AI to understand. Structured, accurate information about your homes—including amenities, imagery, availability, pricing, and other commercial data—can help ensure your inventory is discoverable in emerging AI-powered search environments.Sign up for AirDNA for FREE

Want to bring your brand to life inside your rental property? In this episode of the short and sweet summer series, I'm sharing 5 ways that you can incorporate your brand into the physical space of your short-term rental.Time-stamps:Welcome mat (1:19)Coffee mugs (2:09)Guidebook and guestbook (3:12)Souvenirs (4:19)Memorable photo moment (5:02)Connect with Ali: Website: brandandmarket.coInstagram: instagram.com/brandandmarket.coBook a discovery call with Ali: brandandmarket.17hats.com/p#/scheduling

Text the show! The prices are real. The shortage is real. The explanation Americans keep hearing is the lie.Government is simultaneously trying to protect the value of existing homes and make those same homes affordable. Those goals cannot both succeed—but admitting that would require politicians to choose between current homeowners and the people still trying to become homeowners.So they perform a magic trick instead.Chad examines nearly $460 billion in federal spending, California's million-dollar affordable apartments, the proposed 50-year mortgage, tax policies that discourage older owners from selling, short-term rental crackdowns, HOA shadow governments, and the local building rules that helped erase the American starter home.The central problem isn't that builders suddenly forgot how to construct modest houses. It's that America made small, inexpensive housing difficult—or outright illegal—to build.Chad also introduces a four-second test for judging any housing proposal:Does it make it legal and cheap to build a small house on a small lot?If it doesn't, it probably isn't housing policy. It's a payment plan.Following the main episode, Chad takes listener questions about corporate investors, homeowner equity, generational blame, HOA enforcement, and what ordinary people can uncover in their own local building codes.Call or text your question, disagreement, or episode idea to 252-CHAD-LAW.Visit https://ChadParkerLaw.com for Chad's books, editorials, the Gaily News, and the free Common Sense Conservative Manifesto.Episode chapters00:00 The Housing Crisis Lie—and Government's Double Game 02:55 What Did $460 Billion Actually Buy? 07:33 California's Housing Crisis: A Case Study 11:28 When “Affordable” Housing Costs $1 Million 18:25 The 50-Year Mortgage: Solution or Trap? 18:52 America's Most Efficient Housing Transaction Is a Funeral 19:39 Congress and the Housing Bill Nobody Signed 22:00 The Geometry of Housing Costs 23:32 Local Regulations, Permits and Building Fees 26:16 Short-Term Rentals and Manufactured Scarcity 27:36 HOAs: America's Franchise Governments 30:21 How the Starter Home Disappeared 32:28 The Generational Homeownership Divide 35:34 The Radical Idea of Building Small Homes 37:18 Two Housing Engines Fighting Each Other 39:00 Reagan Diagnosed This Problem 44 Years Ago 41:15 What You Can Find in Your Own Town 42:00 Q&A After Hours

A popular band you've never heard of announces a tour, demand suddenly takes off in a market, and a short-term rental owner misses the signal and leaves money on the table. That's one of the examples Anurag Verma, co-founder of PriceLabs, and I get into while walking along the Chicago River. PriceLabs watches what's happening across individual markets and combines those signals with an operator's own data, giving #ShortTermRental owners a much broader view of demand than one property alone provides. And the scale gets pretty wild. PriceLabs works across 600,000 listings and prices inventory 18 months to two years into the future. Anurag explains how that data gives smaller operators access to sophisticated #RevenueManagement tools without forcing them to become professional revenue managers themselves. We get into demand signals, last-minute pricing, when discounting makes sense and when it doesn't, and how technology gives operators more confidence in the rates they choose. Plus, we do all of this while walking the #ChicagoRiver on a day when Chicago apparently decides to impersonate the surface of the sun. Listen to this one and see how much smarter pricing gets when you stop relying on one property's data and start looking at what the entire market tells you. Want the weekly roundup of news, videos, and what you might've missed from #NoVacancyNews? Text HOTEL to 66866.

In this episode, we ask: What is the 1% net rule? Would you like to listen to Episode 316? Why does layering on Bank on Yourself® strategies to real estate make a whole lot of sense? What is Kirby's story? What is over looked in the short term rental space? What is counterintuitive? Where can...

Kim Fitzpatrick of Launched Host shares insights on rapidly setting up short-term rentals, scaling a nationwide service, and leveraging unique team strategies like off-duty firefighters. Discover how her hands-on approach and innovative solutions help investors save time and money.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

The U.S. short-term rental market is showing surprising strength—even as the broader economy sends mixed signals. In this episode of The STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane and Bram Gallagher break down July's performance and explore what's really driving growth across the STR market. U.S. RevPAR jumped 7.2% in July, with ADR emerging as the biggest contributor, while occupancy also moved into positive year-over-year growth.The conversation goes beyond the headline numbers to separate the impact of the 2026 World Cup from broader market trends. While World Cup host cities saw significant gains in both rates and supply, the rest of the country also delivered strong rate growth—and supply growth outside host cities remained below 2%. Looking ahead, Jamie and Bram discuss why higher interest rates could keep supply growth constrained, why improving occupancy and ADR could support strong unit-level performance through the rest of 2026, and what changing booking behavior means for pricing strategy.One of the most encouraging signals for operators is a reversal in the long-running trend toward shorter booking windows. Lead times have increased or held steady for four consecutive months, with coastal markets seeing particularly notable gains. For hosts and managers, that shift could create new opportunities to capture demand earlier and price more strategically.You don't want to miss this episode if you're planning your STR strategy for the rest of 2026.Key TakeawaysRevPAR is accelerating: U.S. RevPAR increased 7.2% in July, driven primarily by stronger ADR and supported by improving occupancy.The World Cup boosted rates, but it wasn't the whole story: Rate growth was especially strong in host cities, but gains were broad-based across the country.Supply growth is likely to remain limited: Outside World Cup host cities, supply growth was below 2% in June and July, with high mortgage rates and expensive real estate continuing to constrain new listings.Longer lead times could change pricing strategy: Travelers are increasingly booking further in advance, reversing a years-long trend toward last-minute bookings. Hosts should pay attention to pacing and adjust pricing accordingly.The outlook for unit-level performance remains strong: With occupancy trending upward, ADR growth remaining healthy, and limited new competition expected, operators could see continued gains through the remainder of 2026.Sign up for AirDNA for FREE

Ryan Carriere, a CPA specializing in real estate tax strategies, shares insights on common pitfalls, effective strategies like cost segregation and short-term rentals, and how high-income investors can optimize their tax planning. This episode is essential for real estate investors looking to maximize tax benefits and streamline their financial operations.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Check Out Anthony's Property:https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1622480558164730327?source_impression_id=p3_1786546585_P3c3N_35aQtonT3qWEBINAR LINK:https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89sWant to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here:https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7FOLLOW US:https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoorehttps://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedomhttps://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmooreCONTACT US:support@vodyssey.comSources:1) https://partner.expediagroup.com/en-us/resources/blog/top-of-search-top-of-mind-guide-to-vrbo-sponsored-listings2) https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm3) https://news.airbnb.com/airbnb-q2-2026-financial-results/Chapters00:00 Intro01:54 Shout Out to Anthony Gira's Scottsdale Property04:07 Housing Market Peak and Regional Divergence08:13 Opportunities in Abilene and Emerging Markets13:04 Impact of AI Infrastructure on Real Estate Growth25:00 Verbo's New Pay-Per-Booking Listing Model37:11 Airbnb's Q2 Results and Market Demand42:03 Comparing Airbnb and VRBO Growth Strategies45:10 Future Opportunities in Short-Term Rentals and Advertising

In this episode, Jeremiah Noll shares his journey from real estate agent to property management expert, discussing strategies for building a successful local business, hiring practices, and insights into short-term rental investments in the Pocono Mountains.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Mauricio Umansky is one of the most successful luxury real estate agents in the world, selling homes for A-listers and closing massive deals. Today, he joins Nicole to break down exactly where the real estate market stands right now: why we're finally shifting out of a three-and-a-half-year transaction low, why “rentvesting” might be a move to consider in some markets, and the 10-year rule that means almost no one who buys a home ever ends up losing money on it. Then Nicole and Mauricio dig into the parts of his world reality TV can't capture: the $124 trillion wealth transfer reshaping who owns real estate next, his "playvestment" strategy for buying property purely because it makes him happy, his take on the mansion tax killing development in LA, and whether he'll ever trade real estate for a run at Mayor of Los Angeles. Start investing investing at SoFi.com/MNN  Check out Nicole's financial literacy course ⁠The Money School⁠  Find a Financial Advisor or Financial Coach from Nicole's company ⁠Private Wealth Collective⁠  Watch video clips from the pod on ⁠Money Rehab's Instagram⁠ and ⁠Nicole Lapin's Instagram⁠  Learn more about Mauricio's work and The Agency Here's what Nicole covers with Mauricio: 00:00 Are You Ready for Some Money Rehab? 03:04 Is This a Buyer's or Seller's Market? 04:10 Comparing Today's Market to Past Cycles 08:17 The 10-Year Rule According to Mauricio 09:21 Rentvesting Explained 10:35 Real Estate Returns vs. the Stock Market 11:45 Where Mauricio Would Buy Right Now 14:35 His Investment Thesis: Hospitality, Flipping, and Branded Residences 15:43 The Real Odds of Getting a Deal Done 16:56 Inside His Portfolio: Real Estate vs. Equities 17:53 Will AI Replace Real Estate Agents? 19:01 The $124 Trillion Wealth Transfer and Family Compounds 22:15 Short-Term Rentals and the 2028 LA Olympics 23:12 Would He Run for Mayor of LA? 29:56 The Mansion Tax, Explained 32:16 Reality TV: Help, Hurt, and Are the Numbers Even Real? 39:01 The Passion Project That Makes Him Zero Dollars 40:16 The Truth Behind His "$6 Billion" in Sales 46:24 Mauricio's Tip You Can Take Straight to the Bank All investing involves risk, including loss of principal. This episode is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always consult a licensed professional before making financial decisions.

Money. It's a very taboo topic among those of us who love the outdoors. But for those who want to get outside as much as possible or work in the outdoor industry, we need to be extra smart about our personal finances. Our guest today, Meb Faber, is here to help. He's a life-long skier, an enthusiastic surfer, the co-founder & chief investment officer of Cambria Investment Management, a speaker & writer on investment strategies, and the host of the podcast, the Meb Faber Show.Note: We Want to Hear From You!We'd love for you to share with us the stories or topics you'd like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask your most pressing mountain town advice questions, or offer your hot takes for us to rate. Email us at: info@blisterreview.com RELATED LINKS:Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer's GuideEnter Our Free Weekly Gear GiveawaysOur Other Mtn Town Economics Conversations:Ep. 409: Mountain Town Economics: Housing, Development, U.S. Forest Service, & Public Lands w/ Jonathan HouckEp. 390: Mountain Town Economics: Telluride Update w/ Jason BlevinsEp. 389: Telluride Closes, Ski Patrol Strikes, & the Future of Ski Resorts w/ Jason BlevinsCRAFTED Ep 47: How to Design a Well-Crafted, Affordable Home w/ Zack GiffinEp. 275: Mtn Town Economics: Zack Giffin on Skiing, Tiny Homes, & Big SolutionsEp. 270: Mtn Town Economics & Outdoor RecreationEp. 180: Mtn Town Economics, Pt 3: Developing Housing, Addressing Climate Change, & Mitigating Megafires w/ Scott Ehlert Ep. 179: Mtn Town Economics, Pt 2: Housing, Community, & Core Values w/ Troy RussEp. 177: Mtn Town Economics, Pt 1: Affordable Housing, Short-Term Rentals, & More w/ Jenny StuberTOPICS & TIMES:The Taboo Topic of Money (0:00)When Did You Fall in Love w/ Skiing? (6:38)Money Isn't Everything, but It Matters (9:28)How Meb Got into Finance & Investing (17:27)Starting Cambria (21:28)“It's Not a Bug, It's a Feature” (27:33)Financial Advice for People in their 20s (34:15)Where to Invest at a Young Age (40:39)The investing Pyramid (57:30)Advice for People in their 40s or 50s (1:03:54)Meb's New Book: Investing In America (1:09:49)Meb's Podcast: The Meb Faber Show (1:22:06)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:The Blister VaultBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is a real estate investor who scaled from zero to six short-term rental properties (very soon to be 7) in just 13 months by using nearly every financing strategy available, from DSCR loans, to HELOCs, to a self-directed IRA. Joanna N is the co-owner of One Life Getaways and a member of my STR Blueprint program.  Before real estate, she built a career as a chiropractor, then pivoted through sales, sales training, leadership development, and recruiting — a path she once saw as a string of failures, but now credits as the foundation for how she successfully runs her STR business today. Listen as Joanna shares the financing strategies that helped her get started, buying the right property, building a team, and the practical advice she has for anyone looking to invest in short-term rentals. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: [00:00] Introducing Joanna N. and her background [02:57] How she got started with short-term rentals [04:55] The benefits of short-term rentals  [06:51] Picking the right market [10:21] Assessing your best place to buy property [11:44] Confidence of investing remotely [14:31] Working with a listing agent [15:53] The metrics Joanna use in selecting a property [23:25] Managing multiple short-term rentals while continuing to grow [26:39] Creating a team from scratch [35:18] How to balance conflicting ideas in your team [40:08] The different financing deals Joanna use [45:58] Building confidence in your team and lenders [54:21] Doing house tours on all her properties [57:30] Connect with Joanna N. [58:09] Outro Guest Links: Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/users/profile/1526349716038260752  Show Links: Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentals  Living Off Rentals YouTube Podcast Channel - youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentalsPodcast  Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – facebook.com/groups/livingoffrentals  Living Off Rentals Website – https://www.livingoffrentals.com/  Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals  Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals Want to start investing in short-term rentals? Book a call to see if my STR Blueprint program is a good fit for you: livingoffrentals.com/call