On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Brittany Magsig, the social worker turned short-term rental investor and content creator behind Mountain Mama Cabins. Brittany shares how motherhood, a pandemic trip to the Smoky Mountains, and a desire for freedom inspired her to pivot from education into real estate investing. She opens up about buying her first cabin in Wears Valley, navigating management challenges, and building a viral social media presence that now drives over 70% of her bookings directly. Avery and Brittany also discuss the myth of the “Airbnb bust,” staying adaptable in a saturated market, and how authenticity fuels both business and personal growth.
How to connect with Brittany:
mamacabins.com
@mountainmamacabins - TikTok
@mountainmamascabins - IG
Mountain Mama's Cabins - Facebook
How to connect with Avery:
The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/
Short Term Shop Plus - stsplus.com
Follow Avery Carl on Instagram
Follow Avery Carl on TikTok
Join the Short Term Shop Facebook group
Check out the Short Term Shop on YouTube
For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery’s books:
Smarter Short Term Rentals - Buy it on Amazon
Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties – Buy it on Amazon
Production done by Outlier Audio
