

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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Aug 8, 2023 • 25min
Find Your Break Even Number
This week Luke and Tim are doing some math! They'll be discussing how to find your break even number for your own properties as well as finding a sweet spot for occupency rates, choosing your prices based on time of year, providing the best value possible and more.
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

Aug 1, 2023 • 46min
Professional Management in the Finger Lakes
This week Luke is joined by Josh Briner! Luke and Josh discuss the seasonality of the finger lakes, where most tourists are travelling form, building a property management company and more!
Josh is the co-owner of Vibe Short Term Rental Management, a company that services the beautiful region of Upstate New York. He and his partner JC own short term rentals throughout Upstate New York and Long Term Rentals throughout the Midwest. Additionally, he is the creator of the Facebook groups, “Upstate New York Airbnb Investors” and “Upstate New York Airbnbs by Owner.”
Connect with Josh:
https://vibestrmanagement.com/
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

Jul 25, 2023 • 22min
How to Handle a Situation
This week we're talking about how to properly handle a situation, both in real estate and life. We'll hear about the importance of embracing competition, using the enemy method and we'll also hear all about Luke's most recent jeep saga.
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

Jul 18, 2023 • 32min
Housekeeper Hacks
This week Luke is talking about how to have the most successful experience working with housekeepers. He discusses the importance of making sure you are getting what you need without micromanaging your cleaners, timestamped photos, and he also shares some stories about times when having those photos has really helped him out.
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

Jul 11, 2023 • 42min
Managing STR While On Vacation
This week Luke is joined by Tim again to discuss managing your STR while on vacation! They talk about the importance of implementing systems that work for YOU specfically, figuring out what you want your vacations to look like, communicating with your guests 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

Jul 4, 2023 • 54min
How to Be Better Than A Hotel
This week Luke is joined once again by Tim Grillot! They'll be diving into all the facets of hotel stay, how they differ from a STR stay, and some of the things you can do to become a fantastic host who gets great reviews!
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

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/
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

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/
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

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/
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

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/
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


