

Short Term Rental Management
8 Figure Airbnb and Short Term Rental Real Estate Investor Luke Carl
Welcome to Short Term Rental Management. The show about managing your short term rental from anywhere in the world. Tips in tricks to become a better host. With your host, Luke Carl, a real estate professional that began his career buying short term rentals in vacation markets in order to use the cash flow to purchase long-term rentals. Luke is the proud owner of the longest running “Airbnb” in the Smoky Mountains, and has hosted over 4000 stays in his career. He owns hundreds of units with no partners -including multi-family, single-family long terms, and of course, short term rentals.
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Jun 27, 2023 • 35min
10 Things Every Host Needs To Know How To do
This week is another solo episode from Luke and he's talking about the basic skills all hosts should have! From learning to install your own appliances and deadbolts, to the importance of owning a chainsaw and more, Luke is running through his top 10 things that every host needs to be able to do.
How to connect with Luke:
The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/
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For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery Carl's Book, Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties
- https://amzn.to/3Adg6PA

Jun 20, 2023 • 59min
STR Current Events
This week Luke and Tim are sitting down to talk about an exciting development at AirBNB, their new host success team! Tim had an opportunity to sit down with the team at an event in Gatlinburg recently where they reviewed his listings and offered some tips. They'll be talking about what info Tim received on his listings as well as some overall tips for all hosts.
How to connect with Luke:
The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/
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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 Carl's Book, Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties
- https://amzn.to/3Adg6PA

Jun 13, 2023 • 30min
Luke's Book Club #1
This week Luke is starting his book club series! He goes through his Audible history starting at the very beginning and gives his top recommendations, some books you can skip, but most importantly doesn't give any spoilers!
How to connect with Luke:
The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/
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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 Carl's Book, Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties
- https://amzn.to/3Adg6PA

Jun 6, 2023 • 53min
Meet a Shopper #2 Kyle Lancaster
This week Luke is joined by Kyle Lancaster! Luke and Kyle talk about Kyle getting started in real estate at 19 and owning his first property at 22. They also discuss knowing when to terminate a contract to pursue a better deal, Kyle's biggest lesson learned, encapsulating crawlspaces and more!
How to connect with Luke:
The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/
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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 Carl's Book, Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties
- https://amzn.to/3Adg6PA

May 29, 2023 • 24min
It's Vacation Season
Today we're talking all about vacation season! School's out for summer and hopefully your June and July calendars are already booked because it's time to start thinking about booking September. Luke also talks about an interesting phone call he received recently, leaving the past in the past, and more!
How to connect with Luke:
The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/
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Check out the Short Term Shop on Youtube
For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery Carl's Book, Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties
- https://amzn.to/3Adg6PA

May 23, 2023 • 55min
Eggs in Multiple Baskets with Mark Simpson
This week Luke sits down with the founder of Boostly, Mark Simpson to chat about needing to diversifying your portfolio. They talk about Mark growing up in the hospitality industry, how to "compete" with larger companies, and the importance of knowing your guest avatar.
How to connect with Mark:
Instagram: @boostly.uk
How to connect with Luke:
The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/
Follow us on Instagram
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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 Carl's Book, Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties
- https://amzn.to/3Adg6PA

May 16, 2023 • 41min
A Conversation with Avery
On this week's episode Luke is joined by his amazing wife Avery! We get to hear a bit of Avery's origin story from graduating college to touring in a band, to living in NYC where she met Luke. They also discuss being on the same page as your spouse, the importance of changing your mindset and getting uncomfortable, as well as what's next for Avery.
How to connect with Luke and Avery:
The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/
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Check out the Short Term Shop on Youtube
For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery Carl's Book, Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties
- https://amzn.to/3Adg6PA

May 9, 2023 • 1h
2 Dudes Talking About The Economy
This week Luke is joined by another lovely Short Term Shop agent, Yok Re! Yok and Luke are having a casual conversation about the economy this week. They discuss inflation, interest rates, profit margins, how real estate is changing and more!
How to connect with Luke:
The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/
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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 Carl's Book, Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties
- https://amzn.to/3Adg6PA

May 2, 2023 • 34min
It's May and I Have No Bookings
This week Luke is joined by cohost Joe Prillaman to talk about prepping your listings for May (and September) bookings. They discuss the importance of getting ahead of your May bookings, "tickling" your listings as needed, the best ways to separate your May rates from the rest and more!
How to connect with Luke:
The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/
Follow us on Instagram
Follow us 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 Carl's Book, Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties
- https://amzn.to/3Adg6PA

Apr 25, 2023 • 53min
3rd Party Management & Branson & Guidebooks
This week Luke is joined by the Queen of Guest Experience at Touch Stay, Tyann Marcink! They talk about all things 3rd party management. Tyann stresses the importance of setting boundaries and expectations with each client, knowing your target guests and how they prefer to find your listings, the highlights of Branson, Missouri and more!
How to connect with Luke:
The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/
Follow us on Instagram
Follow us 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 Carl's Book, Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties
- https://amzn.to/3Adg6PA