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- The #1 reason why a short-term rental investor might consider buying a commercially-zoned property: Fewer restrictions. In this episode, I’m honored to welcome Stacey Duvall, a successful real estate entrepreneur and the founder of Stacey Duvall Real Estate. Tune in to find how to find commercially zoned properties, what you should do before purchasing commercially[...]
- The BRRRR Method (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) is a real estate investing strategy where you purchase an undervalued or distressed property, fix it up, rent it for some time, refinance it to purchase a second investment property, and repeat the cycle. The BRRRR Method enables investors to make money on their investments by taking[...]
- In this amazing episode, I’m joined by Tracie Fowler, STR owner, consultant, and entrepreneur. Tracie’s love for traveling and interacting with the locals of the places she visited led her to stay for extended periods in many short-term rentals in different places. In 2015, while traveling to Thailand, Tracie met someone on a flight who[...]
- A scarcity mindset is one of the biggest obstacles for entrepreneurs. It is a belief that there are not enough resources to go around and that people have to fight for their share of what’s available. People with the scarcity mindset believe that helping others to succeed will inevitably lead to their failure. The short-term[...]
- Marketing to brides and bridal parties can be a smart strategy for short-term rental owners looking to tap into a growing and lucrative market. Weddings are a significant and growing market, and brides are looking for unique and memorable places to stay. By supporting brides and bridal parties, STR owners can get plugged into a[...]
- While life’s challenges are inevitable, finding ways to overcome them is crucial. And as you’re finding ways to battling life’s troubling moments, you often grow, develop skills you never knew you had, and find meaning in life. Simply put, when you invest in improving yourself, your whole world changes. And self-improvement is a journey that[...]
- Guest complaints can be a challenge for any host. It’s important to know the best way to handle them in order to maintain a positive experience for your guests and yourself. As a host on Airbnb, you want to make your guests feel welcome and provide them with a memorable experience. Many hosts think that[...]
- There are many mortgage options available to people these days. However, not all of them are suitable for every individual. Find out how you can choose the best mortgage option for your STR business in today’s episode with Brenna Carles, Founder & CEO of The Mortgage Shop. Choosing the right mortgage option for you can[...]
- Operating a short-term rental business at scale is no easy task and setting up (let alone managing) properties in different markets can be daunting. It’s thus essential to have the right systems and processes in place to help you streamline your operations and increase productivity and efficiency as you grow. It is also important to[...]
- Real estate is a lucrative investment for so many people. Success factors are built around knowledge – knowledge of your market, real estate trends, and local economies. Although there can be a lot of uncertainty, one thing is for certain -- that a home will be worth more ten years from now than it is[...]
- Tracey Northcott joined the short-term rentals and Airbnb business in 2011. At that time, she was fully invested as an Airbnb host, and her business was seamless and thriving. However, when regulations were put in place in her area, things changed abruptly, and her Airbnb bubble burst. This prompted her to “put on her big[...]
- Join the conversation with Stacey as she interviews Helen Christopher. Helen and her hubby purchased a former girls camp and turned it into STR business that hosts weddings, birthday parties, and more. She reveals what inspired her to venture into the short-term rental business and how she transitioned from being a teacher to a short-term[...]
- Miranda decided to have pet-friendly short-term rentals after her dog, Roxy, got cancer five years ago. She decided Roxy would accompany her everywhere she went, and it was then that she realized how important it was to her that she offered short-term rentals that also welcomed furry friends. Miranda owns STRs in Columbus, Ohio, and[...]
- Renting a property is not an easy task. It requires a lot of planning and research to ensure the investment is worth it. Ashley Coen Guy, ‘The Femme Investor’, started investing in short-term rentals in 2020 while balancing 5 kids, a husband, and a full-time job. Ashley has navigated her way through the challenges in[...]
- Today in the podcast, we have Avery Carl, an author, the host of The Short Term Show podcast, and the CEO and founder of The Short Term Shop, a real estate agency nationwide that specializes in helping investors get connected with the best properties in the best markets to invest in short-term rentals. In this[...]
- How do we create a luxurious experience for our guests – and does it REALLY matter? In this episode, Stacey sits down with her good friend and professional short-term rental designer, Valerie Malone from Quill Decor. They discuss what it really means to have a luxury STR and why it’s important. Then, Valerie walks us[...]
- Julie George is a best-selling author, coach, and speaker in the short-term rental industry and her success story has inspired us all. Yet, things weren’t always so rosy for her, and in this episode, Julie gives us the inside scoop as to what life was like before her short-term rental fame and fortune, how stress[...]
- It takes more than just hiring a cleaning service and advertising your short-term rental on the OTAs (Online Travel Agencies) to make the most of it; you must make sure your ideal guests can discover your property and recognize your value. Can they tell what distinguishes your listing from other local listings in the area?[...]
- In this episode, Chris Cash (who branched out from her career as an interior designer and real estate agent, to become a short-term rental business owner) shares her story. She walks us through how she got started, her experiences so far (including the highs and lows) as well as how she’s already giving back to[...]
- Welcome to the FIRST episode of the STR Sisterhood Podcast! In this episode, Stacey St. John is joined with Amy Corbett, and they discuss how Amy and her husband walked away from a stable income, "tested" their short-term rental business for 1 year, and haven't looked back since! Connect with Amy: Website Instagram Facebook TikTok[...]