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In this episode of the Short-Term Rental Secrets podcast, hosts Mike Sjogren and Emanuele Pani share their journey from humble beginnings to becoming pioneers in the short-term rental industry through a niche known as short-term rentals, stressing the importance of building a portfolio that aligns with personal goals for time freedom. They advocate for the[...]
In this episode of the Short Term Rental Secrets Podcast, hosts Mike Sjogren and Emanuele Pani welcome Brad Flanagan, a real estate and finance expert, to share insights on achieving success in the real estate market. The conversation highlights the importance of strategic investment approaches, such as diversifying portfolios across different real estate sectors and[...]
In this episode of the Short Term Rental Secrets podcast, Mike Sjogren and Emanuele Pani, sit down with Austin Palacios who shares his transition from wealth management to successful real estate investing, highlighting his strategies in hiring, team building, and scaling his portfolio in short-term rentals across various locations. Focused on the niche of short-term[...]
Webinar link: hotels.strsecrets.com In this episode of the Short Term Rental Secrets podcast, hosts Mike Sjogren and Emanuele Pani discuss strategies for achieving financial and time freedom through short term rentals and transitioning into owning boutique hotels. They stress the importance of scaling business, building repeatable processes and systems, and hiring the right people to[...]
In this episode, hosts Emanuele Pani and Mike Riley sit down with Brian Hatcher, and Kyle and Allie Fugatt, delve into the lucrative niche of short term rentals (STRs) and their journey in real estate investing without relying on traditional methods. They discuss the unique approach of rental arbitrage through short term rentals, highlighting the[...]
In this episode of the Short Term Rental Secrets podcast features hosts Mike Sjogren and Emmanuel Pani interviewing Blake Dailey, a former Air Force construction project manager turned real estate investor specializing in short-term rentals and boutique hotels. Blake shares his journey from starting with a VA house hack to owning a portfolio of boutique[...]
In this episode, hosts Mike Reilly and Emmanuel Pani sit down with, Sam Mastretta. Sam discusses the challenges of balancing work with family time and maintaining good health. He dives into the world of short term rentals from his experience, emphasizing on the need to surround oneself with good people and taking action to achieve[...]
Mike Riley and Emanuele Pani sit down with Ruben Kanya to discuss the untapped potential of midterm rentals (MTR) and their advantage in the market. Ruben details his experience in the short-term rental sector, explains his transition to MTRs and why it can be an important strategy for real estate investors. Ruben delves into unique[...]
On today's episode we are joined by Kevin Reardon, a successful hotelier and business owner, to discuss the journey from short-term rentals to hotel ownership. Kevin shares his story of starting in real estate and progressing to the hospitality industry. His wealth of experience allowed him to develop effective strategies for branding, marketing, and hotel[...]
Natalie Palmer and Tatianna Taylor-Tait's Bio: Natalie Palmer runs a boutique vacation rental management company, is actively growing her real estate portfolio, and hosts No Vacancy The Podcast, where she shares weekly hosting advice. She works closely with Airbnb to set new hosts up for success and loves sharing relatable hosting content. She lives in[...]
Natalie Palmer and Tatianna Taylor-Tait's Bio: Natalie Palmer runs a boutique vacation rental management company, is actively growing her real estate portfolio, and hosts No Vacancy The Podcast, where she shares weekly hosting advice. She works closely with Airbnb to set new hosts up for success and loves sharing relatable hosting content. She lives in[...]
In an insightful conversation between hosts Mike Sjogren and Emmanuel Pani with guest Jody Sterling, listeners get to delve into a unique exploration of short-term rentals within the modern real estate industry. Jody, a specialized real estate investor and founder of hospitable hosts, shares her journey of utilizing her hospitality standards and experiences within the[...]
In this podcast episode, we sit down with Steve Shull, a seasoned real estate investor, author, and coach who shares his secrets to success in the real estate field. Drawing from his extensive experience, Shull discusses the importance of teams and processes, and emphasizes having a succession plan. He further explains how being coachable can[...]
In this podcast episode, we sit down with Steve Shull, a seasoned real estate investor, author, and coach who shares his secrets to success in the real estate field. Drawing from his extensive experience, Shull discusses the importance of teams and processes, and emphasizes having a succession plan. He further explains how being coachable can[...]
www.STRwealthconference.com In this episode, Mike Sjogren discusses the importance of scaling businesses, the benefits of standard operating procedures (SOPs), and letting go of control. He shares his journey as a specialized real estate investor who has leveraged short-term rentals to fund their freedoms without relying on traditional real estate investing. In addition, Mike offers insights[...]
Dive into the latest short term rental market update! Join us for a brand new episode of the Mike & Mike podcast, where we delve into the latest trends and insights in the hotel industry. Do you want to know how to streamline your STR business? Register for my webinar with Minoan tomorrow, December 14, at[...]
Marc Hostovsky is the founder of Minoan. Prior to leaving to start Minoan, Marc was an early employee at Jet.com (later acquired by WMT in 2016 for $3.3B) where he managed a $400M omnichannel P&L and spent a lot of time between the walls of traditional retail (WMT) and eCommerce (Jet.com). After spending over a[...]
Marc Hostovsky is the founder of Minoan. Prior to leaving to start Minoan, Marc was an early employee at Jet.com (later acquired by WMT in 2016 for $3.3B) where he managed a $400M omnichannel P&L and spent a lot of time between the walls of traditional retail (WMT) and eCommerce (Jet.com). After spending over a[...]
In our latest episode, we're diving deep into the dynamic world of finance as we discuss the recent drop in interest rates and its profound impact on the real estate landscape. Don't miss out on this crucial update that could reshape your investment game! Subscribe now and stay ahead in the ever-changing landscape of real[...]
Join us for a special podcast episode where we unwrap insights on the festive season in short-term rentals and forecast the trends that will shape the coming year! Connect with the Hosts Michael Sjogren: Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Clubhouse | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Page | Linkedin https://linktr.ee/mikesjogren Mike Reilly: Facebook[...]
Dave Foster, a Qualified Intermediary (QI) investment professional, understands that real estate is really an investment in your future. As a multi-industry visionary, he has 20 years of experience working in all phases of real estate investing. From commercial to residential, he brings his clients a fresh perspective and clear vision for strategic development. As[...]
Connect with the Hosts Michael Sjogren: Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Clubhouse | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Page | Linkedin https://linktr.ee/mikesjogren Mike Reilly: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Watch Mike's free masterclass training on www.strsecrets.com/masterclass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eric Moeller, a seasoned expert in real estate with a deep-rooted 18-year journey, who is the founder of the hospitality brand Freewyld. Freewyld’s flagship location in Idyllwild, California offers modern travelers an invitation to reconnect with what matters through its unique cabin rentals. Eric’s also the co-founder of the STR educational platform, Overnight Success, where[...]
Join us as we dive into an exclusive recap of the Boardroom Event – a power-packed gathering of industry leaders, innovators, and game-changers. Get insights, key takeaways, and behind-the-scenes moments you won't want to miss! Connect with the Hosts Michael Sjogren: Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Clubhouse | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook[...]
We're shaking things up with a special episode of Mike & Mike, and this time, it's all about you! That's right, it's our Ask Me Anything session! Have burning questions about short-term rentals, real estate, property management, or anything else related to our industry? Now's your chance to get answers. We've collected questions from our[...]
Did you miss this year's STR Wealth Con? STR Wealth Con 2024 is quickly approaching, and it's going to be a game-changer! Join us for an inside scoop where we unveil exclusive insights of the highly anticipated STR Wealth Conference 2024. The STR Wealth Conference is just around the corner, and you won't want to[...]
Did you miss this year's STR Wealth Con? STR Wealth Con 2024 is quickly approaching, and it's going to be a game-changer! Join us for an inside scoop where we unveil exclusive insights of the highly anticipated STR Wealth Conference 2024. The STR Wealth Conference is just around the corner, and you won't want to[...]
Join us for a special podcast episode where we uncover the latest and greatest from AirDNA. This major release is set to revolutionize the way you analyze, strategize, and thrive in the STR industry. Connect with the Hosts Michael Sjogren: Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Clubhouse | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Page[...]
As CEO and Founder of Summer, Paul Kromidas is a mission-driven entrepreneur pioneering an innovative approach to vacation home ownership. With the vision to carve a new path for homeowners seeking to own a second home, Kromidas leads the Summer team to open access to vacation homes by eliminating the headache and risk associated with[...]
Want to know the insider secrets to find your next Airbnb deal? Watch my live masterclass with AirDNA today at 12 PM EST. Register here. In a surprising twist, I've canceled the launch of our exciting new hotel project! Join us in the latest episode as we delve into the challenges, decisions, and lessons learned[...]
Want to know the insider secrets to find your next Airbnb deal? Watch my live masterclass with AirDNA on October 18, 12 PM EST. Register here. Jamie Lane is the Chief Economist and SVP of Research at AirDNA, the go-to source for short-term rental data and insights. With 10+ years of experience as an economist[...]
Join us for an exciting update on Mike Sjogren's latest hotel venture! In this episode, we'll dive into the latest developments, challenges, and successes of his new hotel project. Discover the strategies, insights, and lessons learned that are shaping this exciting journey. Don't miss this exclusive behind-the-scenes look at one of the industry's most promising[...]
Want to know how to find more profitable deals? Watch my live masterclass with AirDNA on October 18, 12 PM EST. Register here. Luke Carl has been managing vacation homes since 2015. He has been active on Airbnb since 2011. Over 6000 reservations as an STR host in properties that he owns. Through Luke’s teachings[...]
Connect with the Hosts Michael Sjogren: Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Clubhouse | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Page | Linkedin https://linktr.ee/mikesjogren Mike Reilly: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Watch Mike's free masterclass training on www.strsecrets.com/masterclass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jeremy Werden loves identifying incredible Airbnb deals and crafting unique experiences. He is a 10X Superhost and his listings pull in over $1,000,000 a year. He is also the Co-Founder of BNBCalc, the premiere tool for short-term rental pro-forma financial analysis. Jeremy started his Airbnb journey at 23 and needed to be creative to grow[...]
Get ready to be inspired by an incredible journey of courage and determination. Join us for the next episode of the Short Term Rental Secrets Podcast, where we dive deep into his remarkable story of transitioning from a traditional job to achieving financial freedom through short-term rentals. Mike's story is a testament to the power[...]
Alex Jarbo is the founder of Open Atlas Investments. Alex is at the forefront of revolutionizing the vacation rental and hospitality industry, focusing on custom, unique micro-resort developments. With an impressive portfolio of over $10,000,000 in distinctive short-term rentals, he sets his sights on constructing over 1,000 exceptional units worldwide within the next 5 years.[...]
I celebrated my birthday earlier this month and have been in the industry for the last six years. In this episode of Mike & Mike, I will share the #1 thing that took me from 9 months in the hole without a single deal to closing four co-hosting clients in 30 days. I know without[...]
Brooke Pfautz is one of the industry's foremost experts in growing short-term 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 founded Vantage Resort Realty in Ocean City, MD and took an idea on[...]
Brooke Pfautz is one of the industry's foremost experts in growing short-term 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 founded Vantage Resort Realty in Ocean City, MD and took an idea on[...]
Connect with the Hosts Michael Sjogren: Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Clubhouse | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Page | Linkedin https://linktr.ee/the_airbnbguy Mike Reilly: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Watch Mike's free masterclass training on www.strsecrets.com/masterclass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're dedicating another Mike & Mike episode to answer your burning questions about cohosting in the short-term rental industry. Whether you're a seasoned cohost looking for advanced strategies or just starting and seeking guidance, this episode is for you. Join us as we tackle topics like finding cohosting partners, negotiation tactics, maximizing profitability, and more.[...]
Have questions about co-hosting in the short-term rental world? We've got answers! Join us in our latest podcast episode where we dive deep into the world of co-hosting. Connect with the Hosts Michael Sjogren: Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Clubhouse | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Page | Linkedin https://linktr.ee/the_airbnbguy Mike Reilly: Facebook[...]
Landon Wilkinson currently has several short-term rentals between Washington and Montana. They found STRs through house flipping and after purchasing multi-family properties across the country. Through owning and managing their own STRs for the last eight years, they came up with the idea of Hostshare. Hostshare is a platform that allows owners and hosts of[...]
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Luca Zambello is the co-founder and CEO of Jurny, an AI-driven hospitality platform that seamlessly automates operations and guest experiences through vertical integration and connectivity. As a former host and operator with more than 12 years of experience, Luca brings a wealth of hospitality knowledge. He is a renowned Forbes contributor for his expertise and[...]
Did you know that some of the best lessons come from mistakes? When it comes to cohosting, being open to making mistakes can be a shortcut to success. From missteps to misconceptions, every stumble is an opportunity to learn and refine your strategy. Join us on a candid exploration of the mistakes you actually want[...]
Diya is a former patent litigation attorney turned hotelier. She owns 4 hotels and a handful of short-term rentals across the USA and has wholesaled and owned over 20 short-term rentals before diving into hotels. She founded The Welcome Fund in 2023 to purchase hotels and short-term rentals. Diya now travels full-time to identify emerging[...]
Thinking about selling your short-term rental? It's time to dive into the world of Return on Equity (ROE) – a vital metric that can guide your decision. Selling your short-term rental is a major decision – and understanding Return on Equity can help you make a well-informed choice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit[...]
Thinking about selling your short-term rental? It's time to dive into the world of Return on Equity (ROE) – a vital metric that can guide your decision. Selling your short-term rental is a major decision – and understanding Return on Equity can help you make a well-informed choice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit[...]
Andrew is an impact and performance-driven, multi-faceted, strategic young professional with a twenty-year track record of leading complex real estate projects, investments, and companies to optimize ROI and exponentially grow sales. He leverages and shares expertise in all areas of the business to facilitate significant and sustainable revenue growth. Andrew brings outstanding leadership, communication, and[...]
Madison Rifkin is the CEO of Mount. They are a 3-sided marketplace that connects Hosts, Local activity, and experience providers and guests to create an authentic, "travel like a local" experience. www.rentmount.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/madison-rifkin-23037712a/ Watch Mike's free hotel case study at www.strsecrets.com/hotels Connect with the Hosts Michael Sjogren: Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Clubhouse[...]
Rose Tipka is the founder of Your Family’s Place, a vacation rental company nestled in Ohio’s Amish country. Owning and managing a collection of homes valued at over $2 million, Your Family’s Place offers pet-friendly, large homes spread across 75 private acres—welcoming multigenerational families and large groups traveling together. With hundreds of 5-star reviews, Rose[...]
Mark Simpson owns a company called Boostly. He grew up in the UK. His parents owned a boutique/BNB type of property on a farm, and when he got older, he started looking at how to start marketing their business and getting more people to come to their property. Over years and years of refining a[...]
Dave Menapace is a short term rental investor and the president of The 5-Star Co-Host, a cohosting company that specializes in managing high end luxury vacation rentals across the country. In addition to investing and cohosting, he is a best selling author, with he and his wife's contribution to Hospitable Host 2, and he is the host[...]
Blake Dailey began his real estate investing career buying and renovating hurricane-damaged homes in Panama City, FL, and stumbled upon a high cash-flowing short-term rental strategy acquiring houses with ADUs. After surpassing his W2 income with his cash flow, Blake pivoted to commercial multifamily and syndicated his first large apartment deal – a 66-unit in[...]
Jeff Brown started Loma Homes in 2018 with the goal of providing unique experiences for guests with extreme theming and design. As a data geek, Jeff sought to optimize his properties on Airbnb and VRBO but found the availability of performance data lacking. So Jeff created IntelliHost to visualize the Airbnb booking funnel and benchmark[...]
Lucas Piper met Mike years ago in M1. Lucas was actually one of the first (if not the first one) to go through his course. He now owns Five Star Vacation Home Rentals (VHR). Lucas has a combination of owned, arbitrage, and managed properties in the Austin and San Antonio area in Texas. He has[...]
Bill Faeth has been involved in real estate for almost 25 years with both commercial and residential investing. He currently has a multi-million dollar portfolio of short-term rental properties primarily located in vacation rental markets with a focus on beach, lake, and mountain properties. He has leveraged years of successful business growth strategies to specialize[...]
Having a brain tumor show up after a car accident changed how Drew Hittner looked at life. Drew has been an Airbnb super host since 2016, loved it so much that he got into STR/Airbnb-specific lending with the motto of "don't roll the dice if your lender isn't an Airbnb superhost". Drew's favorite thing to[...]
Having a brain tumor show up after a car accident changed how Drew Hittner looked at life. Drew has been an Airbnb super host since 2016, loved it so much that he got into STR/Airbnb-specific lending with the motto of "don't roll the dice if your lender isn't an Airbnb superhost". Drew's favorite thing to[...]
Arthur Colker is the Founder & CEO of StayFi, a WiFi and guest marketing company for short-term rentals. https://www.linkedin.com/in/acolker Watch Mike's free hotel case study at www.strsecrets.com/hotels Connect with the Hosts Michael Sjogren: Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Clubhouse | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Page | Linkedin https://linktr.ee/the_airbnbguy Emanuele Pani: Clubhouse |[...]
Brian Payne is a co-founder and CEO of Furnished Finder, a mid-term rental marketplace for landlords and travelers staying months at a time. He also helped build KeyCheck, which provides landlord tools like tenant screening, custom leases, online rent payment, and renters insurance. https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-payne-1a1986122/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/furnished-finder/ https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ Watch Mike's free hotel case study at www.strsecrets.com/hotels Connect[...]
Jeff Chisum specializes in financing for vacation homes/STR properties in all 50 states. Their most popular option is the 10% down second home occupancy loan. www.strhomefinancing.com Watch Mike's free hotel case study at www.strsecrets.com/hotels Connect with the Hosts Michael Sjogren: Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Clubhouse | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Page[...]
Jeff Chisum specializes in financing for vacation homes/STR properties in all 50 states. Their most popular option is the 10% down second home occupancy loan. www.strhomefinancing.com Watch Mike's free hotel case study at www.strsecrets.com/hotels Connect with the Hosts Michael Sjogren: Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Clubhouse | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Page[...]
Jeff Chisum specializes in financing for vacation homes/STR properties in all 50 states. Their most popular option is the 10% down second home occupancy loan. www.strhomefinancing.com Watch Mike's free hotel case study at www.strsecrets.com/hotels Connect with the Hosts Michael Sjogren: Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Clubhouse | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Page[...]
Lindsay Lovell had an explosive, successful start in real estate investing. In just the first 18 months, Lindsay scaled from zero to 36 doors, reaching her goal of financial freedom along the way. She started with a focus on the BRRRR method and then quickly expanded into flips, STRs, joint ventures, and passive investments. Now,[...]
Robin Simon is a partner at Easy Street Capital overseeing the "DSCR Loan" platform, specializing in financing short-term rentals. We are one of the nation's leaders and forerunners of lending on STRs, pioneering use of alternative qualification methods (AirDNA, etc.), and recently medium-term rentals and co-housing. https://linktr.ee/robinsimonesc www.instagram.com/robinsimonesc Watch Mike's free hotel case study at[...]
Krysten Sjogren is an interior stylist with over ten years of experience in residential and hospitality and a seasoned 15-year marketer who made her mark in the short-term rental world by transforming around 100 properties. In 2017, Krysten and her husband, Michael, founded Occupied, LLC, a national short-term rental and management company. They have a[...]
After 17 years of being together, middle school sweethearts Kyle and Allie Fugatt embarked on an exciting journey into real estate in 2019. With Kyle's background as an Electrical Engineer for a large European Firm and Allie's experience as a high school science teacher, the couple initially pursued long-term rental investments before taking their business[...]
Patryk Swietek used to work at AvantStay, an STR arbitrage company, as a product manager in 2019. He got laid off in 2020 during Covid. He bought his first STR in September 2021 and has been hooked since! Currently, Patryk is the founder of the STR Nation community, where he helps educate other investors on[...]
Leo Walton became a part of the founding team at SUPERHOG in 2019 after having spent seven years running the supply function at onefinestay. These experiences have given him a deep understanding of and passion for the STR industry. In his role, he works closely with operators and hosts, helping them unlock growth and streamline[...]
Tony and Sara Robinson are a husband and wife duo turned business partners who have built a social media presence as STR experts. They went from climbing the corporate ladder to managing a multi-million dollar STR portfolio in two years. Tony J. Robinson is a Real Estate Investor, the co-host of The Real Estate Robinsons YouTube[...]
Mike Sjogren is a short-term rental expert and coach. He has a portfolio of STR properties across 5 states as well as an oceanfront boutique hotel. Mike brings a wealth of finance, business, and real estate experience. He is passionate about helping others create financial independence through real estate so they can pursue their passions[...]
Mike Sjogren is a short-term rental expert and coach. He has a portfolio of STR properties across 5 states as well as an oceanfront boutique hotel. Mike brings a wealth of finance, business, and real estate experience. He is passionate about helping others create financial independence through real estate so they can pursue their passions[...]
Brooke Pfautz 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[...]
Mercedes Sanchez is the founder of MBX Homes, a hospitality-forward STR Management Company. Not only does she specializes in Airbnb Rentals, but they also promote their homes for productions and film opportunities. Promo: www.strsecrets.com/hotels www.instagram.com/mbxhomes www.tiktok.com/@mbxhomes www.youtube.com/@mbxhomes Connect with the Hosts Michael Sjogren: Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Clubhouse | Instagram | Youtube |[...]
Tamar Hermes is a real estate investor, coach, author, speaker, and founder of Wealth Building Concierge, providing a white glove service for women to invest in real estate and grow wealth without fear or overwhelm. As a child, she had no money and built her portfolio to eight figures while creating a life on her[...]
Mark Simpson owns a company called Boostly. He grew up in the UK. His parents owned a boutique/BNB type of property on a farm, and when he got older, he started looking at how to start marketing their business and getting more people to come to their property. Over years and years of refining a[...]
Sarah Weaver is an author, speaker, coach, real estate investor, and business owner. Sarah runs three businesses that serve both real estate investors and real estate agents. She travels the country coaching real estate agents and hosting intimate retreats for investors. Talk about a dream life. Invested Adventures hosts epic events for real estate investors[...]
Tyler Coon is the premier real estate agent of choice when it comes to Short Term Rental acquisitions. As your partner in the process of finding your next investment, Tyler and his Savvy Realty team stand by your side. From purchasing directly with Tyler in the North Carolina mountains to other vacation destinations in the[...]
Julie Gates is a real estate investor, property manager, and agent living in Savannah, GA. Julie specializes in Short Term Rentals. Her favorite model is a Long-Short (furnished rental with a minimum stay of 30 nights or more). Julie manages both short term rentals and also 30+ night rentals in the Savannah, GA area and[...]
On today's episode, Mike sits down with fellow podcast hosts within the Hospitality.FM family to discuss their predictions for hospitality in 2023. Connect with the Hosts Michael Sjogren: Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Clubhouse | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Page | Linkedin https://linktr.ee/the_airbnbguy Emanuele Pani: Clubhouse | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin[...]
Josh Goldstein is a freelance producer in the entertainment industry and after he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, he realized that he cannot rely on just trading time for money. Josh started buying short term rentals at the beginning of 2020 and has grown using lines of credit and saving cash. www.instagram.com/bunkhouseworldwide Connect with the[...]
Chris Voss is an American businessman, author, and academic. He is the world’s leading former FBI hostage negotiator, Masterclass instructor, and founder of The Black Swan Group. Chris holds a success rate of 93%! Chris is also the author of the book “Never Split The Difference“ which has been #1 on the Best Sellers List[...]
Real estate investor and entrepreneur Rich Somers holds an impressive portfolio of apartment buildings, boutique hotels, and short-term rentals valued in excess of $50 Million. By buying his first apartment by cashing out his 401K, Somers knew to be successful, he had to take risks. Today, Rich is the CEO and founder of two real[...]
John An is a short-term rental industry expert focusing on optimizing and customizing the technology stack, driving revenue, and continually streamlining operations. Leveraging his experience building, growing, and operating a successful and profitable short-term rental brand from the ground up, John constantly utilizes his short-term rental business as a fertile testing ground to roll up[...]
Michael and Elizabeth Chang are the founders of TrustBNB Vacation Rentals. Based in New York, they own and operate a portfolio of short-term "Airbnb" rentals in Philadelphia, PA, and the Smoky Mountains, TN. Prior to building his own businesses, Michael was a New York City-based investment banker, who spent over a decade advising leading technology[...]
Anurag Verma is one of the co-founders at PriceLabs, which provides dynamic pricing and revenue management solution for short term rentals. Connect with the Guest https://www.linkedin.com/in/anuragxverma/ Connect with the Hosts Michael Sjogren: Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Clubhouse | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Page | Linkedin https://linktr.ee/the_airbnbguy Emanuele Pani: Clubhouse | Instagram |[...]
Danny Holding-Mabley is a content creator for real estate investors and short term rental coaches/operators. https://www.instagram.com/dannymabley https://twitter.com/dannymabley https://www.tiktok.com/@dannymabley Connect with the Hosts Michael Sjogren: Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Clubhouse | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Page | Linkedin https://linktr.ee/the_airbnbguy Emanuele Pani: Clubhouse | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin Watch Mike's free masterclass[...]
Dave Foster, a Qualified Intermediary (QI) investment professional, understands that real estate is really an investment in your future. As a multi-industry visionary, he has 20 years of experience working in all phases of real estate investing. From commercial to residential, he brings his clients a fresh perspective and clear vision for strategic development. As[...]
Jeremy Gall is a serial entrepreneur with a history of delivering great software products to vacation rental operators over the past fifteen years. In 2006, Jeremy founded FlipKey, where he was responsible for all professionally managed inventory, and grew the platform into one of the world’s largest vacation rental businesses before TripAdvisor's acquisition in 2013.[...]
Leslie Anne Morris, originally from California, began her Smoky Mountain investing journey while living and working in Los Angeles. Leslie had been a commercial banker for over twenty years and wanted to start building true wealth. From the minute she closed on her first investment cabin, she knew she had made the right choice. The[...]
While working for a global consulting firm, Stacey fell into the real estate investment game by accident. What she didn’t know, though, was that her life would change forever with that one property purchase. After a few short months of renting out that “accidental” real estate investment, Stacey quickly realized that she had an appreciating[...]
Vanessa Sperduto is the co-owner of EasyBreezyBNB, a vacation rental management company. https://easybreezybnb.com/ https://www.instagram.com/easybreezybnb/ This episode was made possible by Vintory. Take the demo now and get $50 Amazon gift by going to this link. Connect with the Hosts Michael Sjogren: Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Clubhouse | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook[...]
Get the free market analysis training and free deal analyzer on www.STRsecrets.com/resources Huge thanks to our friends at Vintory for sponsoring this episode. Take the demo now and get a $50 Amazon gift by going to this link. Make sure to get Brooke's book for free! Connect with the Hosts Michael Sjogren: Short Term Rental[...]
Natalie Palmer runs a boutique vacation rental management company, is actively growing her real estate portfolio, and hosts No Vacancy The Podcast, where she shares weekly hosting advice. She works closely with Airbnb to set new hosts up for success and loves sharing relatable hosting content. She lives in SoCal and manages her mountain listings[...]
Nathan Smith is an account executive in Minut. The Minut sensor monitors noise, occupancy, motion, and temperature in rental properties, helping hosts prevent parties, enhance guest experience and protect their homes, without sacrificing guest privacy. With powerful automation and integrations, Minut empowers hosts and property managers to grow their businesses while keeping operations lean. https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-nathan-smith/[...]
Craig Gerulski and Matthew Floyd started our STR arbitrage and management business at the beginning of 2020. Covid slowed both of them down the first year but they have now grown to own, manage, and arbitrage 30 units so they can speak to the pros and cons of all three models. Craig and Matthew are[...]
Mike Sjogren is a short-term rental expert and coach. He has a portfolio of STR properties across 5 states as well as an oceanfront boutique hotel. Mike brings a wealth of finance, business, and real estate experience. He is passionate about helping others create financial independence through real estate so they can pursue their passions[...]
Marc Hostovsky is the founder of Minoan. Prior to leaving to start Minoan, Marc was an early employee at Jet.com (later acquired by WMT in 2016 for $3.3B) where he managed a $400M omnichannel P&L and spent a lot of time between the walls of traditional retail (WMT) and eCommerce (Jet.com). After spending over a[...]
Justin Howe is a full-time real estate investor and an STR property manager in the Acadia National Park area of Maine. www.instagram.com/justin.howe_mp https://www.facebook.com/Justin.HoweMP Tiktok: @Justin.Howe_MP Huge thanks to our generous friends from Vintory! Make sure to take the demo now and you'll get $50 Amazon gift card, just got to this link. Learn more about[...]
Mike Sjogren is a short-term rental expert and coach. He has a portfolio of STR properties across 5 states as well as an oceanfront boutique hotel. Mike brings a wealth of finance, business, and real estate experience. He is passionate about helping others create financial independence through real estate so they can pursue their passions[...]
Tristan Petricca is the Founder and CEO of Sojourn Properties LLC. He watched Mike's free webinar in December 2020, signed up for his Mastermind program, and got going in January 2021. Tristan got his first property on February 4, 2021. https://www.sojournaz.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tristanpetricca/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristanpetricca/ Watch my keynote speech in Nashville here. This episode was made possible[...]
Mike Sjogren is a short-term rental expert and coach. He has a portfolio of STR properties across 5 states as well as an oceanfront boutique hotel. Mike brings a wealth of finance, business, and real estate experience. He is passionate about helping others create financial independence through real estate so they can pursue their passions[...]
Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh was born in Haiti with a drive to make a difference and not take her parents' sacrifices for granted. She was raised in Miami, worked hard, became a doctor, and was left with over $500K in student loans. So, she grinded hard to pay off her loans. When she found AirBNB investing,[...]
TJ Tijani graduated from the University of Houston with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2012. While working in the oil and gas industry, he bought his first investment property in 2015. Between 2015 – 2017, TJ went on to complete several wholesale and fix and flip transactions. He also purchased several rental properties as[...]
Mike Sjogren is a short-term rental expert and coach. He has a portfolio of STR properties across 5 states as well as an oceanfront boutique hotel. Mike brings a wealth of finance, business, and real estate experience. He is passionate about helping others create financial independence through real estate so they can pursue their passions[...]
Ryan Luke is the CEO and Founder of the Luke Capital Group and the host of Impossible until POSSIBLE podcast. He is a fellow mentor and currently has short term rentals in UK, Dubai, and Europe. https://www.ryankluke.com/ https://www.lukecapitalgroup.com/ https://www.clubhouse.com/@ryanluke/ https://www.facebook.com/officialryanluke/ https://www.instagram.com/officialryanluke/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/sacommunityforentrepreneurs/ https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/impossible-until-possible-property-life-fitness/id1530222388/ Huge thanks to our friends at Vintory for sponsoring this episode. Take[...]
Kelvin Mah is the Founder and CEO of Rankbreeze. Rankbreeze is a software and services company that helps Airbnb hosts improve their rankings, prices & market data. To get your 7-day trial, go to www.rankbreeze.com/strsecrets. https://www.instagram.com/kelvin.yyc/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelvinmah/ https://rankbreeze.com/ This episode was made possible by our friends in Vintory. If you want to learn more, visit[...]
Mike Sjogren is a short-term rental expert and coach. He has a portfolio of STR properties across 5 states as well as an oceanfront boutique hotel. Mike brings a wealth of finance, business, and real estate experience. He is passionate about helping others create financial independence through real estate so they can pursue their passions[...]
Mike Sjogren is a short-term rental expert and coach. He has a portfolio of STR properties across 5 states as well as an oceanfront boutique hotel. Mike brings a wealth of finance, business, and real estate experience. He is passionate about helping others create financial independence through real estate so they can pursue their passions[...]
Alex Breshears is an owner and cohost of short term rentals in the Mid-west and Mid-Atlantic. She also does private lending, where she lends money to active investors to acquire property, pay for renovations, or even the start-up costs associated with short term rentals. She has offered to lend money to other investors in her[...]
Ryan Bakke is a Real Estate CPA and an Investor who helps clients save 10s of thousands of dollars every year with STRs. https://www.learnlikeacpa.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/learnlikeacpa/ https://www.instagram.com/learnlikeacpa/ https://twitter.com/learnlikeacpa/ Tiktok: @learnlikeacpa
Are you ready to start your short term rental business but do not know what financing to use for your purchase? In this week's episode of From the Host, we are bringing one of the best episodes of Tuesdays with Mike and Mike where we discussed our favorite ways to finance short term rental purchases.
Sean McGregor literally found hosting through love. When he first started dating Lindsey in 2015, she was renting out the 2nd bedroom in her Austin, Texas apartment which covered her entire rent then when she would travel, she would rent out the entire home and it would pay her rent and travel expenses! At the[...]
The short term rental industry is a fast-growing sector and the good STR deals are flying faster than ever! We’ve previously talked about how many markets to look at, now we’ll give you tips on how to find your next STR 10x faster. We're almost near the biggest event of the STR industry this year in Nashville, TN![...]
Mike Sjogren is a short-term rental expert and coach. He has a portfolio of STR properties across 5 states as well as an oceanfront boutique hotel. Mike brings a wealth of finance, business, and real estate experience. He is passionate about helping others create financial independence through real estate so they can pursue their passions[...]
No one wants to rely on a 9-5 job forever so people are creating multiple income streams or side hustles to satisfy their financial freedom like making money with Airbnb. Given the fact that people are generating passive income through short term rentals, when should you go all-in and leave your 9-5 job? Find out[...]
Brooke Pfautz 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[...]
Everyone wants to achieve financial freedom that's why people are looking for ways to create multiple streams of income and that includes growing your short term rental portfolio. And the common mistake of people who wants to scale their business is looking at multiple markets at once. Find out in this episode how many markets[...]
Kenneth Bedwell moved to Buffalo, NY 4 years ago for a job at a big bank doing research in the equities market. He wanted to invest in real estate and found STRs. Kenny really enjoyed it so he started leasing and co-hosting properties so he could get the cash to level up and purchase properties.[...]
Chris Ledwidge is the Pioneer and Co-Founding Partner of theLender with a demonstrated track record of driving unparalleled customer service and maximum volume and profits for high-activity mortgage divisions encompassing staffs of up to 100 personnel. His background includes mortgage industry experience, with a focus on investor loans, short term rental loans, builder/construction loans, and[...]
Aaron Velky is an entrepreneur, writer, high-performance coach, speaker, and author from Baltimore, Maryland. He’s the CEO of Money Club, a community of people interested in building wealth in a way that aligns with their values – offering courses and coaching producing passive income, creating financial freedom, and creating generational wealth. They also offer employee[...]
Airbnb has recently rolled out a new policy about Rebooking and Refund Policy and it has been a hot topic in the short term rental community. Let's deep dive into this new policy in today's episode. Click the link below to know more about Airbnb's Rebooking and Refund Policy. https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/2868/rebooking-and-refund-policy (https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/2868/rebooking-and-refund-policy)
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Positive reviews are important to one's success in vacation rentals. These reviews will help the guests decide where to stay and also it is an important factor to climb up the ladder to get that Superhost status. But how are you going to get more 5-star reviews from your guests? Find out on this week's[...]
Pam Knudsen is an executive at Avalara, leading multi-tax teams including Lodging, Beverage Alcohol, Telecommunications, and Sales & Use Tax. She serves as a leading voice in vacation rental tax compliance and regulation, in addition to bringing in-depth experience across software/SaaS technology as well as ERP systems. Pam joined Avalara in 2012. https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamknudsen/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamknudsen/) https://www.linkedin.com/company/avalara/[...]
Tracking progress is a dynamic tool, it keeps you consumed and productive. As a business, it is important to know where your numbers at to see if you are on the right track or if you need to make some adjustments to make your business better. In this week's episode, we will talk about the[...]
Avery Carl is the author of “Short Term Rental, Long Term Wealth,” host of “The Short Term Show” podcast, CEO of The Short Term Shop, and real estate investor with 189 doors. https://theshorttermshop.com/ (https://theshorttermshop.com/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/averycarl/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/averycarl/) https://www.instagram.com/theshorttermshop/ (https://www.instagram.com/theshorttermshop/)
Instant Book allows the guest to book immediately without a need to send a request to the host for approval. There are a lot of pros and cons for the hosts and guests when this feature is turned on. So the question still stands, should you turn on Instant Book on Airbnb?
Cale Delaney, who self-titles himself as the Accidental Intentional Millionaire, is a Christian, real estate investor, husband, and father of 3. After graduating cum laude with an engineering degree, he began his real estate career back in 2006 working as a Commercial Real Estate Investment Broker for a large Investment Brokerage in Miami, FL where[...]
Parties are definitely a no-no, Airbnb even announced a global ban on all parties and events at Airbnb listings. Not only it can potentially destroy the property but also creates a nuisance that disturbs the surrounding neighborhood. It's rare that you will get guests partying on your property but when you do, here are the things[...]
In this interview Yonah Weiss discusses how cost segregation studies can help Airbnb / short term rental property owners offset their income using accelerated depreciation strategies. - What is a cost segregation study? - How cost segregation studies work with short term rentals and Airbnb properties. - Can short term rental owners use depreciation to[...]
In this interview Yonah Weiss discusses how cost segregation studies can help Airbnb / short term rental property owners offset their income using accelerated depreciation strategies. - What is a cost segregation study? - How cost segregation studies work with short term rentals and Airbnb properties. - Can short term rental owners use depreciation to[...]
Hosting comes with a commitment of responsibility to the neighbors and the community. You will encounter different kinds of neighbors even those who hate short term rentals and the last thing you want as a host is a nasty neighbor to be dreadful about! In this week's episode, we will talk about the things that you[...]
GUEST'S BIO Bill Faeth has been involved in real estate for almost 25 years with both commercial and residential investing. He currently has a multi-million dollar portfolio of short-term rental properties primarily located in vacation rental markets with a focus on beach, lake, and mountain properties. He has leveraged years of successful business growth strategies[...]
OTAs have played a huge role in the short term rental industry. It allows people to search for places that they want to stay in and compare one property to another from the comfort of their own home or on the go. The most popular OTAs are Airbnb and VRBO. But when should you list[...]
GUEST'S BIO Rod Khleif is a multiple business owner and philanthropist who is passionate about business, high performance, real estate, and giving back. As one of the country's top business, real estate, and peak performance luminaries, Rod has built over 24 businesses in his 40-year business career several of which have been worth tens of[...]
We are excited to introduce a new series of the Short Term Rental Secrets podcast called From The Host! From The Host is all about the behind-the-scenes and actionable items coming from the Mastermind group. We will take you on a journey to see some of the opportunities and questions asked while scaling. In this[...]
GUEST'S BIO Sam Wegert is the Founder and CEO of UpLevel Martial Arts. He is also a coach, investor, and entrepreneur. Sam is the co-owner of Life Door Rentals. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE 03:53 Sam Wegert's introduction and background 05:52 What is UpLevel Martial Arts 09:14 How Sam got into the STR industry 10:58 How[...]
GUEST'S BIO Jim Netska is Director of Sales at PointCentral and leads the short term rental markets division. He is an experienced sales leader, who has led large and small teams for Verizon, Cablevision, and most recently as VP Sales for Charter Communications, where he led various teams in the MDU and Smart Home space.[...]
GUEST'S BIO Chris Petzy is the co-owner of Seacoast Vacation Rentals, a short term rental company focused on modernizing the vacation rental experience and helping investors earn more while stressing less. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE 04:00 Get a copy of Mark Simpson's The Book Direct Playbook on www.boostly.co.uk/book 04:55 Chris Petzy's introduction and background 06:00[...]
GUEST'S BIO Emmanuel Lavoie is CEO of Jetstream Hospitality Solutions, an all-in-one technology platform, and services solution that provides a powerful way for owners, managers, and developers of multi-unit, short-term rental properties to maximize revenues and realize opportunities in the short-term and flexible rental market. Jetstream combines the best-in-class marketing expertise and distribution technology with[...]
HOSTS' BIO Mike Sjogren is a short-term rental expert and coach. He has a portfolio of STR properties across 5 states as well as an oceanfront boutique hotel. Mike brings a wealth of finance, business, and real estate experience. He is passionate about helping others create financial independence through real estate so they can pursue[...]
GUEST'S BIO Jeff started his career at Target corporate headquarters as an analyst and gradually worked his way into smaller and smaller e-commerce companies like Overstock and 1800 Contacts until he was approached by a startup called One Click Retail. There he quickly became the Director of Operations and helped the company grow to over[...]
GUEST'S BIO Koryn Okey is dedicated to creating long-lasting relationships with her clients and driving awareness to the vacation rental industry. Since 2017, she has held a number of roles within Breezeway and currently serves as the VP of Client Experience. Koryn got her start in vacation rentals in 2008 at FlipKey, as part of[...]
GUEST'S BIO Bryndee Barton started her first real estate company in 2013 along with her husband, Kyle. What started as a side gig of duplexes turned into a full-time business flipping houses, creating vacation rentals, and developing larger multifamily deals. Her specialty is managing large re-construction projects remotely, as she has successfully managed and completed[...]
GUEST'S BIO Marcus Rader has been in tech startups since 2006. Six years ago, he saw an opportunity to get involved in an industry he is passionate about - vacation rentals. Existing solutions in this space were built by real estate and travel professionals, rather than technology professionals. In co-founding Hostaway, the all-in-one vacation rental[...]
GUEST'S BIO Zach Busekrus and his wife are the founders of Sponstayneous, a weekly newsletter that brings subscribers the best last-minute deals and upcoming steals on Airbnb. They are full-time digital nomads and have stayed in 50 Airbnbs since last October and have learned a thing (or ten) about what separates the best stays from[...]
GUEST'S BIO Annie Sloan is an Airbnb host and the CEO and Co-Founder of The Host Co., a company that adds a mini-bar, gift shop, and concierge to short term rentals. They help hosts make more money from every booking and help curate a better experience for guests. The Host Co.'s technology is always free[...]
GUEST'S BIO Darryl Miedico iis a father of 2 wonderful boys and a beautiful wife. His career has been solely in tech and healthcare sales until 2020 when he started my own hospitality company managing short term rentals. Darryl now manages 8 properties across New England and he is actively growing in multiple markets. HIGHLIGHTS[...]
GUEST'S BIO Paul Zukauskas is the Global VP of Customer Success at the short term rental property management platform, Guesty, where he combines his passion for real estate and hospitality by helping top vacation rental hospitality brands grow and scale. Paul is a passionate client services executive with over 10 years of SaaS management experience[...]
HOSTS' BIO Mike Sjogren is a short-term rental expert and coach. He has a portfolio of STR properties across 5 states as well as an oceanfront boutique hotel. Mike brings a wealth of finance, business, and real estate experience. He is passionate about helping others create financial independence through the real estate so they can[...]
GUEST'S BIO Mike Reilly is an STR Operator based in North Carolina. Mike has been able to build a portfolio of 13 STRs in just 16 months, netting him and his wife $20,000/month. He started his journey into short-term rentals with the goal of replacing his income so he could take back control of his[...]
GUEST'S BIO Shane O’Connor is the CEO & Founder of Alchemy Real Estate & Alchemy Hosting. Alchemy is based in Tampa, FL, building a portfolio of Short-Term Rental assets primarily focused in Central Florida. By delivering vertically integrated, top-tier service from beginning to end in the investment process, Alchemy has grown from a single property[...]
GUEST'S BIO Mike Reilly is an STR Operator based in North Carolina. Mike has been able to build a portfolio of 13 STRs in just 16 months, netting him and his wife $20,000/month. He started his journey into short-term rentals with the goal of replacing his income so he could take back control of his[...]
GUEST'S BIO Mike Reilly is an STR Operator based in North Carolina. Mike has been able to build a portfolio of 13 STRs in just 16 months, netting him and his wife $20,000/month. He started his journey into short-term rentals with the goal of replacing his income so he could take back control of his[...]
GUEST'S BIO Assaf Karmon is the founder of TurnoverBnB, one of the most popular tools for managing vacation rentals. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE 02:02 Assaf Karmon's introduction and background 02:38 How TurnoverBnB was established 04:57 The beauty of software engineers 06:06 What is TurnoverBnB 09:59 Mike talks about his experience with a previous cleaner 11:14[...]
GUEST'S BIO Autohost CPO and co-founder Ela Mezhiborsky handle the intersection of customer success and product development, setting priorities and driving the product roadmap based on client feedback. Before transitioning to SaaS, her career involved working in risk management, running her own digital marketing agency, and managing a successful short-term rental business in Toronto. In[...]
GUEST'S BIO Autohost CPO and co-founder Ela Mezhiborsky handle the intersection of customer success and product development, setting priorities and driving the product roadmap based on client feedback. Before transitioning to SaaS, her career involved working in risk management, running her own digital marketing agency, and managing a successful short-term rental business in Toronto. In[...]
GUEST'S BIO Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh is the co-founder of a luxury boutique brand covering GA, FL, the Poconos, and the smokies of TN. Providing luxury vacation and workforce housing for families, medical professionals, and workers in other industries. She's also an instructor at REI-USA, a national REIA organization, and has been featured on Bigger Pockets,[...]
GUEST'S BIO Australian Tracey Northcott of Enfour, Tokyo Family Stays and Tracey Northcott Consulting, is a serial entrepreneur and multi-preneur based in Tokyo, Japan. She is one of the most successful Airbnb hosts in Tokyo. She also runs the Software development company Enfour with her family as well as Tracey Northcott Consulting where she helps[...]
GUEST'S BIO Australian Tracey Northcott of Enfour, Tokyo Family Stays and Tracey Northcott Consulting, is a serial entrepreneur and multi-preneur based in Tokyo, Japan. She is one of the most successful Airbnb hosts in Tokyo. She also runs the Software development company Enfour with her family as well as Tracey Northcott Consulting where she helps[...]
HOST'S BIO Mike Sjogren is a short-term rental expert and coach. He has a portfolio of STR properties across 5 states as well as an oceanfront boutique hotel. Mike brings a wealth of finance, business, and real estate experience. He is passionate about helping others create financial independence through real estate so they can pursue[...]
GUEST'S BIO Kate & Betsy are the co-founders. While both help with all aspects of the business, Kate’s expertise and experience lies more in the Airbnb industry, while Betsy has an interior design background. Kate also operates a full-time Airbnb business called Riley and Besty co-owns an interior design business called The Estate of Things.[...]
GUEST'S BIO Daniel Iliescu runs Bonsai Hospitality Management, a startup looking to help transform the STR market for the better. Their focus is on the essentials that hosts use to run their operations. Daniel and his team think that by targeting the hosts that manage their own properties, they can have the biggest impact on[...]
GUEST'S BIO Joseph Reilly founded Patriot Family Homes to meet the need for affordable, reliable housing in the South, particularly near military bases. A captain in the Army, Joe has deployed with the Ranger Regiment to Afghanistan and Ukraine. He previously served on the National Security Council at the White House. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE[...]
GUEST'S BIO Simon is one of the world’s foremost experts on short-term rental and vacation rental. 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[...]
GUEST'S BIO Tatianna Taylor-Tait is an award-winning designer helping individuals design beautiful homes and create passive income through property rentals. With almost 7 years in the Short Term Rental industry, Tatianna now uses her knowledge to educate hosts to stop getting in their own way and build a financially free life that they love. HIGHLIGHTS[...]
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE 04:10 Join Mike's free training - https://www.strsecrets.com/webinar (https://www.strsecrets.com/webinar) 05:52 How Mike and E met on M1 07:16 Mike's mental switch on creating income 09:44 The cat story 10:36 Living life by design 13:06 Pushing yourself for more 14:06 Being control of the driver seat for a positive outcome 14:57 Evaluating your[...]
GUEST'S BIO Claire Rosenberg is currently working as a Customer Success Manager at Linkedin and is managing 8 short term rentals for homeowners all remotely. She is a co-host of the Millenial Millionaire Real Estate Podcast with Jonathan Farber. She started her STR journey by joining Mike Sjogren's STR Secrets Mastermind coaching program and has[...]
GUEST'S BIO Jeff Iloulian has been in the vacation rental industry for over 8 years. He has set up, managed or operated over 250+ vacation rental properties - from master leasing apartment buildings to arbitraging luxury mansions. He has also worked directly with Airbnb on various pilot programs for Airbnb Plus and Luxe. Jeff has[...]
GUEST'S BIO Myka Artis is a short term rental investor utilizing the rental arbitrage strategy and BRRRR to acquire his STRs. He owns 3 STRs and arbitrages over 400+ properties. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE 02:34 Join our growing STR Secrets Facebook community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/STRentalsecrets (https://www.facebook.com/groups/STRentalsecrets) 03:05 Myka Artis introduction and background 04:04 How Myka got[...]
GUEST'S BIO Justin Skinner grew up in Springfield, MO, and played collegiate baseball. He owned a commercial photography and graphic design business with his wife when they got their invoices with short term rentals. They have been hosting for about five years now and are in the process of building a lake house short term[...]
HOSTS' BIO Mike Sjogren - Michael is a short-term rental expert and coach. He has a portfolio of STR properties across 5 states as well as an oceanfront boutique hotel. Michael brings a wealth of finance, business, and real estate experience. He is passionate about helping others create financial independence through real estate so they[...]
HOSTS’ BIO Mike Sjogren - Michael is a short-term rental expert and coach. He has a portfolio of STR properties across 5 states as well as an oceanfront boutique hotel. Michael brings a wealth of finance, business, and real estate experience. He is passionate about helping others create financial independence through real estate so they[...]
GUEST BIO Nikola Grubelic - is the founder and CEO of Direct Booker, an international short-term rental management company with a portfolio of 8,000 + units in 9 countries through 22 franchises. Direct Booker is one of the World’s Top 10 Property Management Companies & Technology Developers with the World’s Leading Franchise Model in the[...]
GUEST BIO Dave Goodfellow - is in the property business for 10 years. 3 years STR, mixed strategies. He’s owned, he’s rent-to-rent (rental arbitrage), he’s done management. He also has 3 Aparthotels and he currently has 40 units. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE 04:03 Dave’s Intro/Biography. 05:29 What triggered Dave to get into real estate and[...]
HOSTS' BIO Mike Sjogren - Michael is a short-term rental expert and coach. He has a portfolio of STR properties across 5 states as well as an oceanfront boutique hotel. Michael brings a wealth of finance, business, and real estate experience. He is passionate about helping others create financial independence through real estate so they[...]
GUEST BIO Noble Crawford - is a 7-year business owner and principal partner in the short term rental industry. His diverse background spans several years in hospitality, technology, and sales & marketing. Noble has worked with brands such as Marriott, Hilton, IHG, and more. His experience enables him to teach his students how to collaborate[...]
GUEST BIO Mike Reilly - is an STR Operator based in North Carolina. Over the past 14 months Mike has been able to build a portfolio of 6 rental units (4 STRs) which are netting him and his wife $12,000/month! Mike started his journey into short-term rentals with the goal of replacing his income so[...]
HOSTS BIO Mike Sjogren - Michael is a short-term rental expert and coach. He has a portfolio of STR properties across 5 states as well as an oceanfront boutique hotel. Michael brings a wealth of finance, business, and real estate experience. He is passionate about helping others create financial independence through real estate so they[...]
GUEST BIO Bill Faeth - has been involved in real estate for almost 25 years with both commercial and residential investing. In 2015 he switched the majority of his residential portfolio to short-term rentals from the long term after seeing an opportunity to increase profit and reduce risk. Bill currently has a multi-million dollar portfolio[...]
GUEST BIO Wil Slickers - brings a new perspective to tourism, hospitality, and service. Wil lives by the concept of "Exceeding Expectations and Creating Destinations." While running his network of podcasts, he is also an advisor for other hospitality brands like a Treehouse/Glamping company based in California and much more! Wil got his start by[...]
GUEST BIO Ryan Luke - Was based in the UK and now he’s now going back and forth between UK and Dubai. He’s currently at over 130 properties. He’s targeting to get 200 properties by June. He’s doing this on a massive scale in multiple countries. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE 05:43 Ryan’s Intro/Biography. 06:45 Backstory[...]
GUESTS BIO Thank you to NoiseAware for coming on the show and offering STR Secrets listeners an exclusive 20% discount. Follow this link and use code STRSECRETS at checkout https://start.noiseaware.io/strsecrets Michael Goldin - is the director of business development for NoiseAware spearheading partnerships, advocacy, and expansion. He is a Phocuswright 35 under 35 leader committed[...]
GUEST BIO TJ Tijani - Graduated from the University of Houston with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2012. While working in the oil and gas industry, he bought his first investment property in 2015. Between 2015 – 2017, TJ went on to complete several wholesale and fix and flip transactions. He also purchased several[...]
GUEST BIO Vincent Breslin - is one of the founders of Uplisting.io. Uplisting helps property managers manage, automate and scale their business. Prior to Uplisting, he ran a similar company focused more on traditional hospitality which he and his partners sold to Tripadvisor. He also worked for HouseTrip which was an Airbnb competitor back in[...]
GUESTS BIO Kyle 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[...]
GUESTS BIO Mark Simpson - Owns a company called Boostly. He grew up in the UK. His parents owned a boutique/BNB type of property on a farm and when he got older he started looking at something on how to start marketing their business and get more people to come to their property. Over years[...]
GUESTS BIO Mark Simpson - Owns a company called Boostly. He grew up in the UK. His parents owned a boutique/BNB type of property on a farm and when he got older he started looking at something on how to start marketing their business and get more people to come to their property. Over years[...]
GUESTS BIO Tia Bailey - Tia is a 29-year-old serial entrepreneur who got into the short-term rental industry because of an internship she had in Brazil. She stayed with an Airbnb family for 3 months and got to experience Brazil like a true local. She realized that this would be an amazing opportunity that her[...]
GUESTS BIO Tim Hubbard - Tim started his career in real estate as an investment broker selling multi-family and commercial properties in Northern California. He worked with a small team of five who completed cumulatively over $2 billion in transactions. He has been personally investing in real estate for the last 10 years and has[...]
GUESTS BIO James Murphy - started his short term rental journey in the UK just 2 years ago with his wife Stephanie. In 2 years they have grown their portfolio to over 300 properties and are on track to end 2021 with 500 units. James is passionate about the industry and helping others get started[...]
GUESTS BIO Braydon Ross - the co-founder of an STR company called Plenty of Villas and goes by @mrairbnb on Instagram. We help management companies and luxury boutique hotels increase occupancy and revenue. Braydon has a portfolio of over 2,000 short term rentals HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE 02:37 Braydon’s biography/introduction 05:26 How Braydon got into[...]
GUESTS BIO Noah Hoffman - is a real estate investor with 27 units. He owns 7, master-leases 5, and manages 15 with 3-6 more coming on in the next 90 days. Noah started with management, which led to buying properties with conventional financing with his wife, and then started partnering with people on owner finance[...]
GUESTS BIO Brian Fontenot - is a Real Estate Investor, Philanthropist, Public Speaker, World Traveler, and Short Term Rental Arbitrage Operator with 20+ units in the Houston area. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE 03:59 Brian’s biography/introduction 05:10 How Brian started and what led him on this path. 06:24 What convinced Brian to quit his 9-5[...]
In this solo episode Mike and E share their insights for locating and acquiring short term rental properties in 2021. Make sure to grab your copy of the 2021 Goal Achiever Action Guide: www.strsecrets.com/2021 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE 04:59 Start shifting your identity to become a short-term rental investor. 07:52 How one conversation can[...]
HOSTS BIO Mike Sjogren - Michael is a short-term rental expert and coach. He has a portfolio of STR properties across 5 states as well as an oceanfront boutique hotel. Michael brings a wealth of finance, business, and real estate experience. He is passionate about helping others create financial independence through real estate so they[...]
GUESTS BIO Mark Simpson - Owns a company called Boostly. He grew up in the UK. His parents owned a boutique/BNB type of property on a farm and when he got older he started looking at something on how to start marketing their business and get more people to come to their property. Over years[...]
GUESTS BIO Clinton Ramsden and Cody Monroe - are navy pilots and founders of Annaplos Capital Partners a short-term rental and boutique hotel investment company. Their portfolio is based in Jacksonville Beach, FL, and Annapolis, MD. investment profile has grown steadily and healthily. They've gone from a 4 unit multifamily property so now running a[...]
GUESTS BIO Andrew Bate - is the Co-Founder & CEO of Safely.com – the tech-enabled data, and insurance company that has protected over $40 billion of homeowner liability during their short-term rentals. Before founding Safely, Andrew was a senior researcher at both Emory University’s Goizueta Business School and The Wharton School. His team’s work was[...]
GUESTS BIO Adam Knight - is the Principal at Knowing Hospitality, a full-service hotel management company, and Host of The Proven Principles Podcast. He brings 25 years of experience across luxury brands and independent companies. A hospitality veteran and operations expert, he has lived and worked all over North America and the Caribbean. He loves[...]
GUESTS BIO Mathew Owens - is a CPA and owner of OCG Properties, LLC BA in Economics w/ Emphasis in Accounting from UC Santa Barbara Certified Public Accountant, 2002 Bought, renovated and sold or held over 700+ single-family properties Currently buying 5+ single-family rental properties per month Acquire and operate value add multifamily properties Private[...]
GUESTS BIO Antonio & Dominique is involved in hospitality on various fronts. Together they own Guestxinside, a company that focuses on the psychological aspects of the customer/guest journey. They inspire brands to be memorable, creating profitable customer journeys, and train staff accordingly. Antonio also owns an Italian restaurant with his brother in the Netherlands. HIGHLIGHTS[...]
GUESTS BIO Adrian Salazar - has a portfolio of 6 short-term rentals and they are all in the apartment complexes that he owns. He has created processes and systems to automate the operations so that he can continue focusing on growing his portfolio and maximizing his returns. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE 03:32 Adrian’s introduction 05:06[...]
HOSTS BIO Michael Sjogren - Michael is a short-term rental expert and coach. He has a portfolio of STR properties across 5 states as well as an oceanfront boutique hotel. Michael brings a wealth of finance, business, and real estate experience. He is passionate about helping others create financial independence through real estate so they[...]
GUESTS BIO Addison Ricci - is a new real estate investor with huge aspirations. After spending nearly a decade in video production he decided to try his hand at real estate investing to build passive income. He currently owns 2 short-term rental properties in Knoxville, TN (while living in Florida), and plans to expand and[...]
GUESTS BIO Scott Huggins - Buy’s apartment communities in strong economic markets in the Southeast. We have over 21 years of experience in real estate investing. We are experts in short term rentals (STR) and 4 time Airbnb Superhost and recently earned Airbnb's highest status as AirPlus designated host. Heidi Huggins - Heidi Huggins is[...]
HOSTS BIO Mike Sjogren - Michael is a short-term rental expert and coach. He has a portfolio of STR properties across 5 states as well as an oceanfront boutique hotel. Michael brings a wealth of finance, business, and real estate experience. He is passionate about helping others create financial independence through the real estate so[...]
GUEST BIO Anurag Verma - co-founded PriceLabs five years ago to bring revenue management automation prevalent in airlines and hotels into the vacation and short-term rental industry. He has spent six years designing and improving revenue management algorithms and systems at United Airlines in Chicago while working closely with revenue managers and data scientists within[...]
GUEST BIO Alon Eitan is the Director of Strategy and Business Development at Guesty, a short-term property management platform. In this role, Alon is responsible for designing Guesty's strategy and generating new business opportunities within Guesty's marketplace. Prior to this role, Alon was the Senior Business Analyst at Claltech, responsible for >$500m in transaction value.[...]
GUEST BIO Alan Franks is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and is the owner of The Mill Financial Partners. With each of our clients we discuss building wealth through real estate, and share my experience being hesitant about being an Airbnb host until he joined Mike's Short Term Rental Secrets Mastermind. Now Alan's helped clients[...]
GUEST BIO "MARGOT SCHMORAK, CO-FOUNDER + CEO Margot is CEO and Co-Founder of Hostfully. She has spent her career working on community-driven products that help businesses and entrepreneurs get closer to their customers. Prior to Hostfully, Margot worked at Apple, leading marketing initiatives for the first iPhone Developer Program before taking the reins at ServiceSource[...]
HOSTS BIO Mike Sjogren - Michael is a short-term rental expert and coach. He has a portfolio of STR properties across 5 states as well as an oceanfront boutique hotel. Michael brings a wealth of finance, business and real estate experience. He is passionate about helping others create financial independence through real estate so they[...]
GUEST BIO Austin Linney is a former service industry veteran of 20+ years, turned serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, mindset and business coach. He is the host of the weekly podcast, Construct Your Life With Austin Linney. When he’s not building businesses, growing his expansive network of who’s who in the leading industries, providing massive[...]
GUEST BIO Rory Cummins grew up in Charlotte NC & studied business at ASU. He spent the next 8 yrs as a project manager in new home construction though I later moved into sales. After a few years, he decided to leave the US to fulfill a dream of world travel which took me through[...]
GUEST BIO Len Giancola - has over 25 years of experience in Executive Management and Business Ownership. Formerly a Managing Director of Global Securities Finance in New York, responsible for a $16 billion trading portfolio, he is now an Officer/Board Member of over 30 corporations. With well over $100 million in sales over the last[...]
GUEST BIO Matt Aitchison is a real estate investor, business coach, speaker and philanthropist. He’s flipped hundreds of houses, built a Top 1000 real estate team in the U.S, and now focuses solely on scaling his passive income portfolio made up of commercial strip centers, a hotel, and single family rentals. Matt is extremely passionate[...]
GUEST BIO Jay (Jaronda) Perry has been active in residential real estate for over 15 years. She bought her first house at 23, and worked for a boutique firm before starting her own property management and brokerage firm called Prosperity Homes in 2011. Prosperity Homes has a unique business model. The company signs a lease[...]
GUEST BIO Anton Zilberberg - Started his professional hosting career when he was traveling around the world and renting his apartment on airbnb. He brings a tech background so he started building tools to optimize his listings which turned into a property management with over 200 properties at its peak. Realizing the need for trust[...]
GUEST BIO Julie George is the author of the “Million Dollar Host” and is now a consultant in the short term rental industry. She listed her first property on Airbnb in 2016 and in less than 3 years she was managing 130 properties on Airbnb for property owners and had amassed an excess of 8[...]
HOSTS BIO Mike Sjogren - Michael is a short-term rental expert and coach. He has a portfolio of STR properties across 5 states as well as an oceanfront boutique hotel. Michael brings a wealth of finance, business and real estate experience. He is passionate about helping others create financial independence through real estate so they[...]
GUEST BIO Nicholas Spohn has devoted his life to all things personal development. Through studying health, spirituality, psychology, hypnosis, NLP, reiki and various other modalities he has created a comprehensive system to understand what drives human behavior. Nicholas is also an Airbnb super-host and creative financing expert. Most recently, he recently purchased an 1800’s jail[...]
GUEST BIO Kristin Saxton - A seasoned short-term rental host living in Texas while running her “Secret Garden” property in South Florida. She’s a free-spirited, detail-oriented person who loves hospitality and providing her guests with a 5 star experience all while living out of state. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE 03:58 Kristin’s background and how she[...]
GUEST BIO David Krauss has been in the real estate space since 2012 and started flipping houses and condos in Boston and realised the potential of putting them on airbnb early on. Everything was going great until some people threw a massive party on his property and got a letter from the City which triggered[...]
GUEST BIO Bernie Cesareo A.K.A. the “Airbnbguy” of Ohio. A Host and a co host and has a bunch of Short term rental properties. He was a traditional real estate investor, buying and holding, long term leases. He then converted one of his long term rentals into short term rentals. He also has 5 more[...]
GUEST BIO Christina Robinson - Has a full time job in finance. Works as a senior analyst inc. She got into Vacation rentals for about 6 - 7 years now. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE 03:55 Christina’s background and how she got into the business 09:18 2 different styles of short term rental operators 14:20 Christina’s[...]
GUEST BIO Dani Fattizzi - A lady boss in the vacation rental management industry. She is grown in many ways, her business is booming right now. She has a wealth of knowledge in short term rentals and has built her business from the ground up to 32 units in 2 years. She has a wealth[...]
HOSTS BIO Mike Sjogren - Michael is a short-term rental expert and coach. He has a portfolio of STR properties across 5 states as well as an oceanfront boutique hotel. Michael brings a wealth of finance, business and real estate experience. He is passionate about helping others create financial independence through real estate so they[...]

Short Term Rental Secrets Podcast

Ep 179 – Boutique Hotel Branding with Kevin Reardon

On today’s episode we are joined by Kevin Reardon, a successful hotelier and business owner, to discuss the journey from short-term rentals to hotel ownership. Kevin shares his story of starting in real estate and progressing to the hospitality industry. His wealth of experience allowed him to develop effective strategies for branding, marketing, and hotel operation. Kevin reveals lessons learned, like the importance of a comprehensive and aligned brand identity, the secret to attracting desired customers and reducing acquisition costs, and optimizing the conversion funnel for improved bookings. Another essential point Kevin touches on is the significance of having a robust team, effective systems, and a thorough self-development plan to create a successful business and a life of financial freedom.

Kevin Reardon’s Bio

Former Wall Street Attorney turned successful Hotelier, Kevin started in short-term rental real estate in 2005. Kevin managed short-term rentals for 15 years as a side hustle. After leaving Wall Street and going all-in on himself and hospitality, he’s completely re-created multiple motels into gorgeous and incredibly successful independent hotels. In 2023, he exited one of his properties for a multi-million dollar profit. Now, he coaches independent hotel owners across the country on how to start, build, and grow their hotels.

Kevin’s Link

www.instagram.com/kevinreardon

00:01 Introduction and Welcome

00:21 The Importance of Due Diligence in Hotel Investment

00:58 Guest Introduction: Kevin Reardon

01:50 Kevin’s Journey into the Hospitality Space

02:28 The Impact of the Great Recession on Kevin’s Career

03:04 The Evolution of Short Term Rentals and the Rise of Airbnb

06:01 Kevin’s Transition from Attorney to Hotel Owner

06:51 Acquiring the First Motel: A Creative Approach

10:48 The Power of Seller Financing in Hotel Acquisition

14:45 The Success of the First Motel and Expansion into More Hotels

19:32 The Launch of Hotel Accelerator

21:19 The Impact of the Hotel Industry on Personal Fulfillment

22:41 The Power of Self Development and Vision

23:17 The Reality of Owning Multiple Hotels

24:20 The Importance of Building an Effective Team

25:05 The Role of Leadership in Business Success

25:59 The Complexity of Running a Hotel Business

27:31 The Art of Branding and Marketing in the Hotel Industry

30:46 The Importance of Creating a Holistic Brand Identity

31:51 The Power of Digital Media in Hotel Marketing

37:15 The Art of Converting Attention into Bookings

41:57 The Value of Community and Mentorship in the Hotel Industry

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