Thanks For Visiting
566 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 547 ratingsGet actionable advice and the essential fundamentals of running a profitable 5-star Airbnb side-hustle or full on business. Annette’s extensive background in business operations and Sarah’s experience in high-end hospitality management and interior design make them a powerhouse duo that will deliver high impact content. With almost a decade of combined hosting experience they will not only share their own stories welcoming thousands of guests from around the world but also those of other Superhosts to deliver you a wide array of stories, insights, and profitable and creative ideas to make your listing rise to the top. Whether you’re experienced, new, or nervous to start your own Airbnb this podcast promises to be informative, fun, and from the heart.
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239. Not Leaving These 5 Tools for Your Airbnb Guests Could Cost You Big-Time
March 23, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBToday we’re sharing five basic but essential cleaning tools that need to be available to not only your cleaning team, but to your guests. We chose these items because they are sneaky ones that we sometimes don’t see in properties, but highly recommend. Most of these items only need to be purchased once, and don’t cost a ton of money. Think of them as investments in your property that will help your guest and allow them to keep your asset clean. There are ways to keep them out of sight of th...
238. Hosting Hotline: When To Hire vs. When To Self-Manage Your Airbnb
March 21, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MBWelcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between. Carrie asks: We have 14 properties that we own, but a friend is managing. We’re trying to decide if we should take over management for them. What should we consider? Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMA Thanks for Visi...
237. 5 Quick Tips for Leveling Up Your Listing
March 16, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBIn this #STRShareSunday remix, we’ve invited Hosting Business Mastery members to share some of their top takeaways from the recent Level Up Your Listing Summit. We had such great conversations at the event that we decided to share some of the top tips we all learned in this episode! Topics we cover include: how to increase engagement on social media, as well as plan and manage your social media posting schedule, action items for revamping your short-term listing and the benefits of making i...
236. Hosting Hotline: The Best Bedding For An Airbnb Wedding Venue
March 14, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBWelcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between. Amelia (@EmersonFieldsVenue) asks: Our wedding venue is preparing to host overnight stays. What is your advice on bedding and linens: do we buy multiples of something cheap & disposable to replace over time, or something durable that can be used repeatedly? Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and s...
235. Permission To Pivot Your Airbnb Business
March 09, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBWe’ve experienced some changes in our business lately, and we’re here to discuss all the details of these recent pivots; and explain why you should NEVER be afraid to pivot in your business. Maybe you have a property that’s underperforming, or you’re managing properties for other owners with a difference of opinion on how things should be run. These small conflicts can add up and overtake your “mental mortgage,” which is something you absolutely need to protect. Some decisions are bigger t...
234. Hosting Hotline: Division Of Labor for An Airbnb Partnership
March 06, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 7.27 MBWelcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between. Christina asks: My team and I are just starting the concept of our STR business from scratch. There are 3 of us, and we all have other full-time jobs. How should we split up the division of labor for each of us? Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speak...
233. Jump-Starting Your Airbnb Journey with Ellen Yin, Cubicle To CEO
March 02, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBEllen Yin is the founder & host of Cubicle to CEO®, a top 1% podcast and media platform creating financially transparent content, events, and education empowering entrepreneurs to pursue what's possible. Ellen quit her corporate job without a backup plan and bootstrapped her first $300 freelance project into over $2 million in revenue by age 28. Ellen has mentored more than 10,000 students through her online programs and also owns the Cubicle to CEO® Clubhouse, a women's coworking space in S...
232. Hosting Hotline: Listing Your Airbnb As A Parent-Child Setup
February 28, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.57 MBWelcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between. Patty asks: My 3-bedroom property is targeted specifically for traveling nurses. What is the best way to set up a parent-child listing to make the best use of the space? Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMA Resources: ...
231. Making Vacation Rentals The Most Respected Travel Vertical
February 23, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBSimon Lehmann is one of the world’s foremost experts on short-term rental and vacation rentals. He leads AJL Atelier, a specialized vacation rental, and business consultancy, while also advising multiple companies as Board Member and Executive Chairman. A sought-after speaker, panelist, and moderator, Simon loves to broach high-level and technical topics alike, from the future trends of short-term rental to the specifics of online distribution in the top 5 OTAs. Previously, Simon was the Co...
230. Hosting Hotline: How Your Cancellation Policy Affects Your Airbnb Listing
February 21, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 7.08 MBWelcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between. Christine asks: Does our cancellation policy affect our listing’s visibility on Airbnb? Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMA Resources: PriceLabs: use code TFV for an extended 30-day free trial—plus get a $10 credit! ...
229. Investing for Financial Independence and Empowerment
February 16, 2023 10:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBDelyanne Barros is an investing coach and the founder of Delyanne The Money Coach LLC. Growing up poor and as a Brazilian-born immigrant, she believed that money was something extremely difficult to earn, manage, and grow. After paying off $150k in student loan debt and becoming a millionaire she now shares her knowledge with over 500K followers across all her social media platforms. Her signature program, Slay the Stock Market, teaches new investors how to become financially independent and...
228. Hosting Hotline: Yes Or No To Sleeper Sofas?
February 14, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.44 MBWelcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between. Katie asks: My Airbnb’s bedroom is in a loft, accessible only by a ladder; should we get a sleeper sofa as an extra option for guests? Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMA Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media...
227. Converting A Summer Camp Into Overnight Stays And Event Venue
February 09, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBHelen Christopher is a former elementary teacher turned hospitable host, author, and event planner in Upstate New York. In 2021, she bought a former girls summer camp called Brookledge which offers guests 60 acres of cabins, glamping tents, and event space. As owner, she helps guests reconnect with nature and disconnect from their hectic lives. Helen has been featured in the Times Union, Ramble and Roam blog, and Connecting Roads. In 2023, look for her in the book Hospitable Hosts (second ed...
226. Hosting Hotline: How To Generate Direct Booking Leads Without Airbnb
February 07, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.71 MBWelcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between. Today’s Question: What suggestions do you have for generating direct booking leads? Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMA Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: Hosting Business Mas...
225. Creating The Nerd’s Guide To Financial Independence
February 02, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBSarah King has pivoted from the world of Dave Ramsey & long term rentals, into the world of leverage and mid-term, furnished rentals. After accumulating piles of debt and seeing all of her money go straight to bills, Sarah decided it was time to make a change and claim financial independence. Beginning in 2020, Sarah has since rebuilt her entire portfolio from 0 units back up to 13 units after a divorce, all with a three year old in tow and while working full time! Resources: Visit hostmas...
224. Hosting Hotline: Protecting Your Airbnb From Scams + Squatters
January 30, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.94 MBWelcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between. Jasmine asks: How can you check if booking requests from brand new Airbnb users are valid? Specifically, if they are requesting a long-term stay but have just made an account and have zero reviews. Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/Thank...
223. Firing A Property Manager To Take Back Control
January 26, 2023 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBVeronica Romney is a Dream Team Architect who helps online entrepreneurs build their dream teams and train their rainmaking marketing leaders. She’s a former Speaker and Trainer for Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi, and the former Chief-of-Staff of mega-brand BossBabe. She’s no stranger to the stage and has been in the online marketing world for over 15 years, having been featured in places like Forbes, Inc, Huffpost, ABC News Radio, and more. When she’s not helping her visionary clients scale...
222. Hosting Hotline: Leveraging Airbnb For Rental Arbitrage
January 24, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.94 MBWelcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between. Celia asks: I’ve been researching and preparing to get into the STR business. How do you pitch a landlord on subletting a property to list on Airbnb (aka rental arbitrage)? Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMA Thanks f...
221. Taking Your Airbnb Business To the Next Level with Wendy Doris and Amy Corbett
January 19, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBWendy Doris and Amy Corbett are two amazing STR owners who’re part of our membership group, Hosting Business Mastery Membership. They’re joining the podcast today (for the second time!) to discuss their hosting journeys, what led them to join HBMM, what’s changed for their businesses since then, and what they're planning for the future. Learn more about Hosting Business Mastery Membership and sign up here. Listen back to the origin stories for Wendy (Episode 27) and Amy (Episode 96) on the...
220. Hosting Hotline: Set Up Direct Booking As A New Airbnb Host
January 17, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 8.12 MBWelcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between. Kara asks: As a brand new host, what do I need to be aware of when setting up a direct booking site for my property? Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMA Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in th...
219. Creating An Authentic Off-Grid Airbnb Experience
January 12, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBAddie Wales is a marketing professional and Airbnb Superhost. She has 8 years experience working in marketing and 2 years hosting guests at her off-grid cabins in northern Minnesota. Addie and her husband Ben are serial entrepreneurs. They also own and operate a coworking & fitness space in Minneapolis, Minnesota. When Addie's not working, she loves to travel, hike, bike, and practice yoga. Their off-grid properties, the Ely Cabin Collective, provide guests with a range of nature-focused co...
218. Hosting Hotline: Our Airbnb Isn’t Booking, Should We Sell?
January 10, 2023 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBWelcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between. Kitty asks: We have a great property, but because the town is extremely seasonal, it’s very difficult to rent. Should we sell? Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMA Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.
217. Making Your STR Accessibility Friendly Through Universal Design
January 05, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBDr. Rosemarie Rossetti is an internationally acclaimed expert on accessible and universal design. She speaks and consults with people in the vacation rental industry to help make their properties more accessible, safe, and marketable. She is committed to teaching vacation rental homeowners how to attract guests of all abilities. As the author of the Universal Design Toolkit, her book is filled with time-saving ideas, resources, solutions, and guidance for making homes accessible. Rossetti a...
216. Our Top 10 Episodes Of 2022
December 29, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBTo wrap up the year, we’re recapping our Top 10 episodes of 2022! Thank you to all of our amazing guests who’ve joined us on the show, and for our new AMA episodes, thanks to all you listeners for submitting questions throughout the year. See you in 2023! Resources: 165. Double Your Bookings with This STR Listing Strategy 148. Behind the Scenes on Our First Real Estate Deal 146: Back to the Basics: 7 Things to Review in the New Year 158. Building Successful Digital Marketing Campaigns w...
215. Direct Booking vs. OTAs (AMA)
December 27, 2022 11:00 - 8 minutes - 8.09 MBWelcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between. Amy asks: Some guests tend to trust Airbnb because of perceived added security. How do I explain the benefits of direct booking to guests? Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMA Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate M...
215. Hosting Hotline: Direct Booking vs. OTAs
December 27, 2022 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.3 MBWelcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between. Amy asks: Some guests tend to trust Airbnb because of perceived added security. How do I explain the benefits of direct booking to guests? Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMA Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate M...
214. Your Top 10 Hosting Tips for 2022
December 22, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MBAnnette + Sarah share their Top 10 Hosting Tips for 2022. You can submit your top tips on Instagram @ThanksForVisiting_ Free + Clear Laundry Detergent Backup Keys for Smart Locks To-Go Cups Chip Clips Extra Wine Keys (+ Bottle Openers) Lighting for Evening Check-Ins Block Your Listing Calendar for Time Off A “Getting Ready” Area Outside of the Bathroom Combine A Dresser with A TV Stand Extra Supplies for Longer Stays Resources: Follow us on Instagram + Share your Hosting Hot Tips...
213. Pricing Your Property For Mid-Term Stays (AMA)
December 20, 2022 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.85 MBWelcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between. Sharon (@WindroseDestinations) asks: How do you suggest pricing for mid-term stays, especially coming into the slow winter season? Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMA Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.
213. Hosting Hotline: Pricing Your Property For Mid-Term Stays
December 20, 2022 10:00 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBWelcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between. Sharon (@WindroseDestinations) asks: How do you suggest pricing for mid-term stays, especially coming into the slow winter season? Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMA Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media. M...
212. End-Of-Year Business Planning for STR Hosts
December 15, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBSarah and Annette recap the 2022 business year, and discuss what they plan for 2023 (including the slow winter season in Ohio). They share their tips on switching from short-term to mid-term rentals, what you need to consider, and how to make sure you are ready for when the short-term rental season resumes. Resources: #STRShareSunday: @homme_girls Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: Hosting Business Mastery Method | Join us for our live, free, host...
211. Laundry Best Practices for Bedspreads (AMA)
December 13, 2022 11:00 - 8 minutes - 7.85 MBWelcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between. Chris asks: What are best practices for washing bed linens? With a duvet cover, do you still wash the main bedspread after each guest? Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMA Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.
211. Hosting Hotline: Laundry Best Practices for Bedspreads
December 13, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutes - 9.06 MBWelcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between. Chris asks: What are best practices for washing bed linens? With a duvet cover, do you still wash the main bedspread after each guest? Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMA Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media...
210. How To Become Recession-Proof with Real Estate
December 08, 2022 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBWith a passion for researching and sharing the most important facts on real estate and economics, Kathy is a frequent guest expert on such media as CNN, CNBC, Fox News, NPR, CBS MarketWatch and the Wall Street Journal. She is the author of the #1 best seller, Retire Rich with Rentals, and host of two long-running RealWealth podcasts – “The Real Wealth Show” and “Real Estate News for Investors.” You’ll also find her on the recently launched BiggerPockets “On the Market” podcast as one of seve...
Bringing Buying Group Power To All STR Hosts
December 06, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MBJeff Iloulian has been in the vacation rental industry for nearly a decade. He has set up, managed, and/or operated over 250+ vacation rental properties; from cozy cabins in the woods, to luxury mansions in Beverly Hills. Additionally, Jeff has successfully grown several businesses and has a passion for interdisciplinary problem solving in emerging industries. He firmly believes that the further you push outside of your comfort zone, the larger that zone becomes. With a background in Econo...
209. The Best Accounting Software For Your STR Business (AMA)
December 05, 2022 11:00 - 7 minutes - 6.72 MBWelcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between. Today’s Question: What do you recommend for accounting software for STR owners? Is there something specific for our industry or is Quickbooks still the gold standard? Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMA Resources: St...
209. Hosting Hotline: The Best Accounting Software For Your STR Business
December 05, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.93 MBWelcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between. Today’s Question: What do you recommend for accounting software for STR owners? Is there something specific for our industry or is Quickbooks still the gold standard? Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMA Resources: St...
208. BIG Airbnb Updates For 2023
December 01, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBToday we’re reviewing Airbnb’s new winter updates as we move into 2023. If you have Airbnb listings, we always recommend logging into your account regularly to see what’s new on the platform, and be sure your listings are up to date with Airbnb’s requirements and able to perform well in the search algorithm. Here’s what’s new: Total price display for guests (nightly rate + all fees), and Airbnb is now prioritizing total price over nightly price in search results Pricing tools for hosts to...
207. Building Wealth + Growing An STR Business With Your Partner
November 24, 2022 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBKacia & Seena are brand new to STRs and real estate investing, but they have a BIG vision of where they want to take this, and how they are going to use the power of community to build out an STR brand. After 13 years together and three months into their marriage, they are taking a deep dive into real estate investing. Kacia has 9 years experience as an entrepreneur, and Seena left his career as a dentist one year ago when he realized that career path was no longer aligned with their shared...
206. Decoding the Best Cleaning Products & Techniques for Your STR
November 17, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBSean Kemper, founder of ETI Solutions, helps educate people on cleaning best practices. Their parent company, Ecolab, manufactures quality cleaning products that are both safe AND effective, bringing innovative equipment, cleaning, and disinfecting products to the industry. Sean has served on the Vacation Rental Housing Professional's (VRHP) board for the past four years, focusing his efforts on vacation and short-term rental businesses. With his background and expertise, Sean helps STR own...
205. Converting A Church Into An STR (AMA)
November 14, 2022 11:00 - 9 minutes - 9.03 MBWelcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between. Lindsey asks: Our most recent STR purchase came with an old church built on the property. We’ve been booking it as a wedding venue, but if we wanted to turn it into its own rental unit, what’s the best setup for this? Would it be a draw as a unique STR listing? Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show a...
205. Hosting Hotline: Converting A Church Into An STR
November 14, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBWelcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between. Lindsey asks: Our most recent STR purchase came with an old church built on the property. We’ve been booking it as a wedding venue, but if we wanted to turn it into its own rental unit, what’s the best setup for this? Would it be a draw as a unique STR listing? Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show a...
204. The Harder You Work, the Luckier You Get
November 10, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBAlex Sabio is a married father of four from Southern California. He has been in healthcare for over 20 years, and focuses on helping other healthcare workers become financially free through investing in STRs. Alex had a rocky start in real estate investing, including bankruptcy, builder issues, and even a Ponzi scheme. But through it all, he always had an innate feeling that he was making the right moves, and continued to persevere through these struggles. Today, he’s thriving with multiple...
203. How To Safely Provide Alcohol For Your Guests (AMA)
November 07, 2022 11:00 - 8 minutes - 7.4 MBWelcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between. Meg asks: Are there restrictions around offering alcohol to your guests, whether as a check-in gift or as an upsell to “stock the bar?” Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMA Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Med...
203. Hosting Hotline: How To Safely Provide Alcohol For Your Guests
November 07, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.61 MBWelcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between. Meg asks: Are there restrictions around offering alcohol to your guests, whether as a check-in gift or as an upsell to “stock the bar?” Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMA Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Med...
202. Holiday Safety Tips for Your STR
November 03, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBBreezeway’s Justin Ford is back sharing his top holiday safety tips and tricks for rental properties. He covers the most likely accidents that occur during the holidays; why the month between Thanksgiving and Christmas are so deadly in terms of fires and other accidents; why candles are a BIG no-no; why you might want to take a peek at your insurance before welcoming guests with a bottle of wine; the unexpected common accident that comes from holiday decorating; and finally, some cheap – eve...
201. Hot Tub Safety in your STR (AMA)
October 31, 2022 11:00 - 5 minutes - 4.9 MBWelcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between. Kamala asks: I’m putting a hot tub on the deck at my property, and I’m wondering how high the railing surrounding the hot tub should be? Thanks to everyone who submitted questions; and thanks to Justin Ford from Breezeway for the guest answer. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/Tha...
201. Hosting Hotline: Hot Tub Safety in your STR
October 31, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.44 MBWelcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between. Kamala asks: I’m putting a hot tub on the deck at my property, and I’m wondering how high the railing surrounding the hot tub should be? Thanks to everyone who submitted questions; and thanks to Justin Ford from Breezeway for the guest answer. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/Tha...
200. The Best Highlights from TFV Live (Our First Event!)
October 27, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBTo celebrate our 200th episode we’re recapping all the best moments from our very first live event: TFV Live! Experience at the Sahara Las Vegas. Real Estate Kenny Bedwell from STR Insights – STR real estate deals are both emotional and logical. Don’t just chase the right returns; make sure you’re investing in towns and communities that you have a connection with and are passionate about. Creative Funding Panel – There are a myriad of ways to make a real estate deal happen. Don’t stop if ...
199. Creating Exclusive Short-Term Rentals for Military and Government Travelers
October 20, 2022 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBAnthony Gantt is a retired Marine and Founder of atease. After experiencing complications with short-term rental stays during his many relocations in the military, Anthony identified a common problem with short-term rentals: they were often not compliant with the government’s high standards (the way hotels and motels were), and so the employees staying in them weren’t eligible for travel and lodging reimbursement. atease (at ease) is the new game in town that is helping hosts diversify thei...
198. Working Around Your City’s STR Restrictions (AMA)
October 17, 2022 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.45 MBWelcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between. Addie asks: Our township wants to impose their own licensing and taxes on short-term rentals, and while they deliberate, they’re proposing a one-year ban on all new STRs. This poses issues for our business and we’re just finishing up a new property and getting ready to list it. What can we do? Thanks to everyone who submitted questions....