Podcast Episodes

9 Steps to Starting your Airbnb (Part one)

It can be quite a process, but it doesn't have to be. Setting up an Airbnb that is. After we have our perfect property ready to go we have to furnish it, install home automation tech, and provide det…

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

How living longer WILL affect real estate

I can't believe it. This is our 150th episode! Wow, how time passes soo quickly. I thought we'd do something special and talk about a topic that's not 100% real estate related but will, undoubtedly, …

Published on 3 years, 3 months ago

Are you keeping your property secure? (best security camera)

Camera technology has really improved over the years. That's really good news for us in the STR industry because security cameras not only help us protect our homes but they help us monitor our guest…

Published on 3 years, 3 months ago

148. Short term rentals are LESS RISKY than long term rentals

One of the first things most people think of when they think of renting their property on Airbnb is "Someone is going to destroy it!"

Yes, this is possible but it's very unlikely. The truth is, I actu…

Published on 3 years, 3 months ago

Exploring Airbnb Categories

Options are always good. Unlimited options? Even better! 

That is what Airbnb is offering with its latest 2022 Summer Release. When you open it, you're presented with 56 categories that organize home…

Published on 3 years, 3 months ago

Is it time to renovate your property?

Keeping your STR updated and contemporary will help to increase your property value and get more bookings. These types of upgrades are essential in order for your property to stay competitive and rel…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Upside and Downside of Alteration Requests

I'm sure we all have experienced this: a guest changing his/her plans and asking you to change the date of their stay to a time that is outside of the cancellation penalty period.You approve this req…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

When do the expensive markets make sense?

Investment philosophies should always revolve around returns that's why we normally recommend areas of the US where the rent to value ratio (amount of rent we get back vs. purchase price) is higher. …

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Outsourcing your guest communications 24/7

It's exciting hosting so many guests from all over the world in our properties. We are helping to facilitate a new way people are deciding to travel that is more experiential. We are helping others t…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Breezeway for scaling

It's often said that "the devil is in the details." When it comes to short-term rentals, this could not be more true. One little hair could be the difference between your 3-star review and a perfect …

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago