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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198. Hosting Hotline: Working Around Your City’s STR Restrictions
October 17, 2022 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.66 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....
197. Short-Term Rentals are an Emotional AND Logical Investment
October 13, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBWhile working for Citi Bank doing financial research and analytics four years ago, Kenny purchased his first short term rental. After deciding to grow his STR portfolio, he found it difficult to identify the best STR markets based on his budget. He founded STR Insights in 2021 as a tool to help investors find their best STR markets. He now has 6 STR's throughout New York. Kenny helps investors find the best STR markets using data and unique finding strategies based on their circumstances. ...
196. How To Manage an Out Of State Rental Property (AMA)
October 10, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 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. Jesse asks: We just purchased property in another state, which is zoned residential upstairs and commercial/office space downstairs. What tips do you have for managing a rental property from long-distance? And do you have any ideas for leveraging the commercial space on the first floor? Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hea...
196. Hosting Hotline: How To Manage an Out Of State Rental Property
October 10, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 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. Jesse asks: We just purchased property in another state, which is zoned residential upstairs and commercial/office space downstairs. What tips do you have for managing a rental property from long-distance? And do you have any ideas for leveraging the commercial space on the first floor? Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hea...
195. Leveraging Medium-Term Rentals for Financial Freedom
October 06, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBZeona McIntyre has been an Airbnb host since 2012. After 10 years of managing short-term rentals across the globe, she has transitioned to selling Real Estate to investors looking to house hack or live for free. She is an avid Real Estate Investor owning a double-digit portfolio of short and medium-term rentals. She has been featured on BiggerPockets, Mr. Money Mustache, NPR, Business Insider, and more than 50 podcasts. She spends half the year in Boulder, Colorado, and the other half trav...
194. What You Need To Know Before Forming A Partnership (AMA)
October 03, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 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. Holly asks: Should I take on a partnership? How do I know if partnering up is the right move for my business, and once I decide, how do I know I’ve found the right partner? 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...
194. Hosting Hotline: What You Need To Know Before Forming A Partnership
October 03, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 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. Holly asks: Should I take on a partnership? How do I know if partnering up is the right move for my business, and once I decide, how do I know I’ve found the right partner? 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...
193. Know Your Numbers and Empower Your Business with Quarterly Reports
September 29, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBQuarterly recaps are a MUST for your business. Whether you’re managing properties for clients, or self-operating your STR listings, regular quarterly reports can help provide a holistic, high-level view of your business’ performance. This real data puts a different spin on the day to day grind, especially in those moments where you feel like you’re having a slow week or your booking calendar is empty. Having oversight into your listings’ performance from month to month, and quarter to quart...
192. How To Organize Your Work (and Life) As An STR Owner (AMA)
September 26, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 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. Kelsey (@StayJandK) asks: How do you set up your Workday or your work week? There’s so many things I know I could (or should) be doing, but some days it’s so much that I get analysis paralysis. How do you structure things on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, and how do you know when it’s time to delegate tasks out to your team? Thanks...
192. Hosting Hotline: How To Organize Your Work (and Life) As An STR Owner
September 26, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 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. Kelsey (@StayJandK) asks: How do you set up your Workday or your work week? There’s so many things I know I could (or should) be doing, but some days it’s so much that I get analysis paralysis. How do you structure things on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, and how do you know when it’s time to delegate tasks out to your team? Thanks...
191. Hustle Is Not Enough: Attention to Detail and Creating Your Niche in STR
September 22, 2022 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBTJ Tijani immigrated from Nigeria, landed in Houston, and his story is a whirlwind of hustle and entrepreneurship. He grew up with a single mom who was raising 5 kids, and watching her tenacity and grit inspired TJ to be the first in my extended family to graduate college and get a job as an engineer. But he hated the 9-5 grind, and took matters into his own hands, walking away from his job and jumping head first into the short-term rental business. After lots of studying and trial & error,...
190. Comparing Your STR House Rules with Airbnb’s Guest Policies (AMA)
September 19, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 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. Courtney asks: We recently had a situation with Airbnb in which a guest had not signed a rental agreement within 48 hours of booking, which is specified in our listing’s rules. Airbnb refused to uphold our rule, and stated that the guests had until the moment of check-in to meet our requirement of signing the rental agreement. Airbnb ha...
190. Hosting Hotline: Comparing Your STR House Rules with Airbnb’s Guest Policies
September 19, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14 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. Courtney asks: We recently had a situation with Airbnb in which a guest had not signed a rental agreement within 48 hours of booking, which is specified in our listing’s rules. Airbnb refused to uphold our rule, and stated that the guests had until the moment of check-in to meet our requirement of signing the rental agreement. Airbnb ha...
189. Fire Safety Comes First in Your STR
September 15, 2022 10:00 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBSafety is one of the first things to think about in short term rentals, and our favorite safety expert, Justin Ford, is back on the show to help make sure our guests go home only with great memories. Justin recently attended the National Fire Protection conference in Boston, and as no surprise, he’s brought back with him a slew of new products and recommendations for fire safety. Resources: JustinFord.expert Justin on LinkedIn Lockabox One™ to hide hazardous chemicals from kids Kidde S...
Thanks For Visiting LIVE Comes to Las Vegas October 22-23
September 13, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MBJoin us for our first LIVE EVENT where you will meet other ambitious hosts just like you and connect with industry experts! We’ll cover the 3 pillars you need to master to level-up your hosting business. This is a LEARN & DO workshop style event where you will be able to take action on the spot and apply what you learn directly to your business. Our all-day workshop will cover 3 major pillars: Real Estate, Operations, and Marketing. Not to mention, plenty of networking to help you make new ...
188. How To Offer Your Property’s Amenities to the Public (AMA)
September 12, 2022 11:00 - 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. Michelle (from @BirdHausFarms) asks: We have a large swimming hole on our vacation rental’s property, and are considering renting this out to the public (non-guests) to earn extra revenue. What’s the best way to do this to not interfere with the guest’s experience? Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the sh...
188. Hosting Hotline: How To Offer Your Property’s Amenities to the Public
September 12, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 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. Michelle (from @BirdHausFarms) asks: We have a large swimming hole on our vacation rental’s property, and are considering renting this out to the public (non-guests) to earn extra revenue. What’s the best way to do this to not interfere with the guest’s experience? Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the sh...
187. Fostering Support and Advocacy for Short-Term Rental Communities
September 08, 2022 10:00 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBDavid Krauss fell in love with short-term rental hosting in 2013. As a strong believer in the people of the short-term rental community, David cofounded Rent Responsibly in 2019 to help harness the innovation and solution-oriented energy of hosts. Rent Responsibly is a community building and education platform for local short-term rental alliances. Resources: RentResponsibly.org David on LinkedIn #STRShareSunday: @Mostess.Host Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media. Mentioned...
186. Invest In Your Property by Hiring A Caretaker (AMA)
September 05, 2022 11:00 - 10 minutes - 9.46 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. Calvin asks: You’ve talked about finding a caretaker for your property (or properties), who is more involved and invested in your rentals than just a turnover team or pool cleaner. Do you have any advice on finding a caretaker (also called a property coordinator, inspector, or detailer)? Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To he...
186. Hosting Hotline: Invest In Your Property by Hiring A Caretaker
September 05, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 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. Calvin asks: You’ve talked about finding a caretaker for your property (or properties), who is more involved and invested in your rentals than just a turnover team or pool cleaner. Do you have any advice on finding a caretaker (also called a property coordinator, inspector, or detailer)? Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To he...
185. Create An Abundance Mindset Through Collaboration, Not Competition
September 01, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBKyle Stanley is an AirBnB operator out of Fresno, CA. Although he has been doing AirBnB since 2015, he didn't truly turn it into a business until May of 2019. When Kyle learned he could operate AirBnB's in homes that he didn't even own, he realized that he could scale the business quickly. In under 18 months, Kyle went from 1 listing to 25 listings, netting over $20K per month. Now 3 years into the business, Kyle has over 60 properties and nets an average of $60k per month while spending j...
184. Airbnb Is NOT Going To Cover Your Insurance (AMA)
August 29, 2022 11:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 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. Andy asks: Regarding insurance, how do we as hosts assess if the 3% fee we save with direct booking is worth the cost of purchasing our own insurance for our STR? 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 Visitin...
184. Hosting Hotline: Airbnb Is NOT Going To Cover Your Insurance
August 29, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 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. Andy asks: Regarding insurance, how do we as hosts assess if the 3% fee we save with direct booking is worth the cost of purchasing our own insurance for our STR? 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 Visitin...
183. House Hacking Your Way To Success in Real Estate
August 25, 2022 10:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBDanielle is a second generation real estate agent with a passion for helping others, investing and all things real estate. To say that she has been doing this career since she was in diapers is no metaphor. Danielle was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio where her family enjoyed taking advantage of the great lakes, the changing seasons and the opportunities in the glass city. Danielle received her MBA from the University of Toledo with a concentration in finance, so finding a good deal or maki...
182. Refinancing Options Using the BRRRR Method (AMA)
August 22, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 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. Leslie (@FoxandHenDen) asks: Can you advise on the refinancing options when using the BRRRR method (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat)? Keegan asks: Where is the best place to start researching the rules and regulations for short term rentals in your city? Thanks to Marc Kade from Princeton Mortgage for the guest answer! And thanks ...
182. Hosting Hotline: Refinancing Options Using the BRRRR Method
August 22, 2022 10:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 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. Leslie (@FoxandHenDen) asks: Can you advise on the refinancing options when using the BRRRR method (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat)? Keegan asks: Where is the best place to start researching the rules and regulations for short term rentals in your city? Thanks to Marc Kade from Princeton Mortgage for the guest answer! And thanks ...
181. Building True Generational Wealth Through Real Estate
August 18, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBJameelah Jordan is a biochemist turned real estate investor, broker, and digital nomad. For over 6 years, Jameelah has been honing her real estate skills, growing her portfolio which has enabled her to pursue her dream of helping others build generational wealth through real estate. Jameelah teaches property owners how to be hosts – not just someone with a door – and believes in diversifying your listings by not relying solely on a single OTA like Airbnb or VRBO for your income. Resources:...
180. Save Money and Avoid Hassles with Smart Locks (AMA)
August 15, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutes - 17 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. Brandy asks a few questions: Do you have a favorite outdoor lock that operates on WiFi, Bluetooth, or Z-Wave? What lock do you recommend for indoors, if you wanted to section off part of the home? Is there any reason why you wouldn’t use the same lock both indoors and outdoors? Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your ...
180. Hosting Hotline: Save Money and Avoid Hassles with Smart Locks
August 15, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 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. Brandy asks a few questions: Do you have a favorite outdoor lock that operates on WiFi, Bluetooth, or Z-Wave? What lock do you recommend for indoors, if you wanted to section off part of the home? Is there any reason why you wouldn’t use the same lock both indoors and outdoors? Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your ...
179. Managing Luxury Listings Is All About the Details
August 11, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBScott Graden is a passionate Real Estate and Hospitality expert with over 25 years of experience in Development and Sales and Marketing of for sale and for rent real estate. His visionary company, GoodNight Stay, has been setting the standard for the new breed of build to rent short term rentals that are seen in today's market. - Over $3B in real estate sales - Over $1B in assets managed - Over $500M in rents collected - Over 1M guests hosted GoodNight Stay is all about the details, w...
178. The Top 3 Things That Impact Your STR’s Neighborhood (AMA)
August 08, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 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. Susi from @WellDressedHome asks: I missed you at RESA con and came looking to see where I could purchase the course that you do (referring to the Stage To Rent Academy, vs. Hosting Business Mastery) Jessica asks: My husband and I recently bought one acre of mountain view property in east Tennessee that we plan to build three separate c...
178. Hosting Hotline: The Top 3 Things That Impact Your STR’s Neighborhood
August 08, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 17.4 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. Susi from @WellDressedHome asks: I missed you at RESA con and came looking to see where I could purchase the course that you do (referring to the Stage To Rent Academy, vs. Hosting Business Mastery) Jessica asks: My husband and I recently bought one acre of mountain view property in east Tennessee that we plan to build three separate c...
177. Small Changes That Have BIG Impact for Your Guests
August 04, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBDeborah Labi is a retired property manager with her fingers in many pies, sharing her experience via her consultancy, a podcast, a soon-to-launch second podcast, and co-director of The Book Direct Show. She likes to keep as busy as her brain; an OCC – or obsessive compulsive creative – she’s an ideas fountain. Through The Guest Inn-Spector, Deborah has keyed in on the small details that have a large impact on your guests. She believes property owners should stay in their own rentals in ord...
176. Building Nostalgia Into Your Unique STR Property (AMA)
August 01, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 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. Jennifer from @PepinForestRetreat asks: Building unique properties that aren't typically “houses” is my passion, but we've found that funding and building codes and other restrictions can be really difficult to get for something that isn't a traditional building. Do you have any experience with (or any podcast guests that have talked abo...
176. Hosting Hotline: Building Nostalgia Into Your Unique STR Property
August 01, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 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. Jennifer from @PepinForestRetreat asks: Building unique properties that aren't typically “houses” is my passion, but we've found that funding and building codes and other restrictions can be really difficult to get for something that isn't a traditional building. Do you have any experience with (or any podcast guests that have talked abo...
175. Grow Your Inventory: Unlocking Riches in the Niches with D. Brooke Pfautz
July 28, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBD. Brooke Pfautz (Fouts) is one of the industry's foremost experts in growing vacation rental inventory. He literally wrote the book on inventory growth – and it’s already a three-category Amazon bestseller. Brooke got his start in the industry in 2007 when he co-founded Vantage Resort Realty in Ocean City, MD and took an idea on a napkin to more than 500 properties in just five years. After a successful exit, he went on to grow inventory for other major vacation rental brands as a Chief Bu...
174. How To Optimize A Three-In-One Property Listing (AMA)
July 25, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBWelcome to our very first Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between. Paige asks: With a pending recession, does it still make sense to invest in short term rentals, if I'm financially able to. Troy asks: What data do you recommend using or filtering through when looking at short term rental data (for example, AirDNA), and also, what quantitative components and criteria are most useful when you're...
174. Hosting Hotline: How To Optimize A Three-In-One Property Listing
July 25, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBWelcome to our very first Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between. Paige asks: With a pending recession, does it still make sense to invest in short term rentals, if I'm financially able to. Troy asks: What data do you recommend using or filtering through when looking at short term rental data (for example, AirDNA), and also, what quantitative components and criteria are most useful when you're...
173. Expanding Your Rental Portfolio for Long-Term Wealth
July 21, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBAvery Carl is the author of ShortTerm Rental, Long Term Wealth: Your Guide To Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties, and the host of "The Short Term Show" podcast. Avery went from a 37k salary to a real estate investment portfolio of 100 doors in 5 years through strategically investing in short-term and vacation rentals. This strategy allowed her to grow her portfolio much more quickly than starting off with traditional long-term rentals. The Short TermShop has helped over 4,5...
173. Discover the Power To Pivot Your Business
July 14, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBMeredith Cowley is a passionate Social Worker turned Short Term Rental Entrepreneur. Following the birth of her son, then a diagnosis of breast cancer, Meredith re-evaluated her priorities and found a business that aligned with these. Meredith strives to keep a healthy balance between family life and a flourishing hospitality and real estate gig. Sometimes she gets it right, but it's always a work in progress. The important part is making decisions - even in business - that are centered aroun...
172. Discover the Power To Pivot Your Business
July 14, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBMeredith Cowley is a passionate Social Worker turned Short Term Rental Entrepreneur. Following the birth of her son, then a diagnosis of breast cancer, Meredith re-evaluated her priorities and found a business that aligned with these. Meredith strives to keep a healthy balance between family life and a flourishing hospitality and real estate gig. Sometimes she gets it right, but it's always a work in progress. The important part is making decisions - even in business - that are centered aro...
171. When Will the STR Bubble Burst? with Alex & Annie
July 07, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBWith more than 35 years of combined experience in vacation rentals, Alex Husner and Annie Holcombe have teamed up to connect the dots between inspiration and opportunity, seeking to find the one story, idea, strategy or decision that led to their guests' big A-HA moment. As legacy operators of vacation rentals, Alex and Annie believe in direct bookings, and rental owners who are currently only using OTAs like Airbnb or Vrbo can benefit from creating their own direct booking platform. In fa...
170. Maximize Your Listing By Taking Action Now
June 30, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBRose and her husband Brian own Your Family's Place. Their properties specialize in hosting multigenerational families and groups traveling together. Featuring large sized properties on expansive private acreage, guests experience vacations that are "open and go" with onsite amenities designed with children and family in mind. She’s a true owner-operator for her rentals, handling turnovers herself (with the family’s help), managing her business with an organizational chart, and making up for...
169. Make Your STR Pop With Design, Decor & Staging
June 23, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBGood design is an example of “ONE thing” that will help your listing stand out. Implementing professional staging and unique decor in your short-term rental can lead directly to more bookings and higher revenue. Gone are the days of just throwing a rental together and hoping for listings. The industry is getting more competitive as boutique hotels and experience stays are gaining popularity. Focusing your short-term rental around good design principles is a near guarantee for success in the...
168. Increase Your STR Wealth with These Takeaways
June 16, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBWe recorded this episode right after getting off the plane from Nashville, where we attended STR Wealth Conference. It was so amazing seeing our friends, colleagues, and listeners face to face. On this episode we’re sharing some of our big insights from the conference, and some key takeaways that our members also shared from their conference experience. Setting your listing apart from the competition might not require an expensive refab; decor and interior design can help your listing pop a...
167. 3 Ways You’re Leaving Money on the Table in Your STR
June 09, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBThis episode may be a bit controversial, but we’re here for it. There is extra work and extra costs associated with any short-term rental, and we believe this is work you should be charging for. After all, you’re not a hotel; if you’re running an STR, you don’t have the same flexibility as hotels do, and when extra requests lead to more work or put a strain on your team (or yourself), you should include fees to compensate for this. So, here are 3 ways you may be leaving money on the table w...
166. Tips for Managing Expected (and Unexpected) Maintenance
June 02, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBMaintenance is always a hot button issue in the STR world. Let’s face it, properties are living, breathing organisms. They are constantly changing and in need of our love and attention. Unfortunately, we can’t always predict when that love and attention is needed, forcing us to schedule service, at times, during a guest’s stay. Today’s episode is all about managing the super important communication around this particular quirk of STR life. We touch on trash pickup and drop off protocols, la...
165. Double Your Bookings with This STR Listing Strategy
May 26, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBHow can you ethically list your large rental twice to make the most of a bigger property? In Sarah’s example, we split a fourplex in two by installing quality door locks on the two upstairs bedrooms, and listing the property twice: one listing with 4 bedrooms for 8 guests, and the other with 2 bedrooms for 4 guests. With this setup, you can still make the most of your property based on the time of year and local events, by prioritizing the larger listing and making the smaller version unav...
164. Getting Scrappy to Start Investing in Real Estate with Dr. Erin Hudson
May 19, 2022 10:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBDr. Erin Hudson went from being in private practice to moving into single-family investment properties, short-term rentals, and then jumped into the multifamily space and is making big waves! She is one of five founding partners of Quattro Capital, which is an equity real estate firm that buys apartments ranging from 30 units to 250 units. Erin is also a licensed financial professional and helps others create their own family bank to fund their real estate transactions. She is on a mission t...
163. Travel Hacking & Conscious Credit Card Use with Kara Greene
May 12, 2022 10:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBWe’re all about giving a holistic approach to your short-term rental: looking at the whole picture, from safety, marketing, real estate, and more. And while we’ve touched on all of the things you need to buy for your properties, we haven’t discussed how you can best capitalize on the purchases you make to get the most out of them. Kara Greene is an influencer on Instagram with over 47 thousand followers. She shares tips and stories from her own personal finance successes over the last 27 ye...