

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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Mar 21, 2023 • 52min
Meet A Shopper #1 Aaron Gardiner
On this week's episode Luke is joined by a special co-host, Aaron Gardiner. Aaron and Luke share stories of getting properties ready for rental, where to start, what to prioritize and more. They also have some helpful tips on how to build better relationships with the labor workers in your market.
More about Aaron:
Christian, Husband, father, business exec, Athlete, Investor
Father of 2 Daughters
Married 24th year
business executive - same company 23 years (began in entry level sales)
12 Time Ironman / Qualifier and participant in the 2017 Ironman World Championships
Historical Investing was stock market, pivoted to RE, but still invest in Stocks
Wife very active in the RE business
Newer RE investor - 2 years - Began in LTR's and got into STRs (Smoky's and Santa Rosa)
Plans to expand aggressively over the next 4 years
Focus on educating children and extended family on investing
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

Mar 14, 2023 • 34min
STR Review Show #1
On this week's episode we are reading reviews! Luke takes us through the good, the bad, and the ugly reviews to reflect on how to be a better STR host.
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

Mar 7, 2023 • 56min
STR Remodel
This week Luke sits down with Patrick Andres to discuss remodeling your STR. Patrick walks us through his experience remodeling a beach front home in Panama City Beach as well as an old law office from 1887 in Tuscaloosa, AL. They talk about finding labor, supply shortages, contractor red flags 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
Need lending for your Short Term Rental? Get Pre-Approved on a loan with up to 89.99% of LTV with The Mortgage Shop - https://mortgage.shop/

Feb 28, 2023 • 38min
STR HVAC
This week Luke is joined by HVAC expert David Gavin! They discuss the importance of maintence on your HVAC systems and the best HVAC systems for Florida/saltwater. They also talk about the differences in HVAC systems based on the climate you live in.
How to connect with David:
Sowal Air Cooling & Heating LLC
Phone: (850) 866-7236
How to connect with Luke:
The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/
Follow us on Instagram - @theshorttermshop
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
Need lending for your Short Term Rental? Get Pre-Approved on a loan with up to 89.99% of LTV with The Mortgage Shop - https://mortgage.shop/

Feb 21, 2023 • 1h 27min
Hospitable vs iGMS vs Guesty For Hosts vs Ownerrez
This week Luke is joined by 3 lovely guests; Chuck Kramer, Ethan McCarty, and Cindy Allen! The topic of today's panel is property management software. Each guest gives us their personal experience with their preferred PMS, the good the bad and the ugly. If you've ever wondered which PMS might be best for you, this is the episode for you!
How to connect with Luke:
The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/
Follow us on Instagram - @theshorttermshop
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
Need lending for your Short Term Rental? Get Pre-Approved on a loan with up to 89.99% of LTV with The Mortgage Shop - https://mortgage.shop/

Feb 14, 2023 • 1h
STR Insurance
On this week's episode, Luke is joined by Josh and Karen to discuss all things STR insurance. They chat about captive agencies, dwelling policies vs. homeowner's policies, umbrella policies, and much more. We also get some insight from Karen on what's going on with insurance in Florida right now.
How to connect with Josh:
Thirddoorins.com
email: Josh@thirddoorins.com
Phone: 865-803-2268
How to Connect with Karen:
Kirkland Insurance
email: Karen@kirklandagency.com
Phone: 850-784-7974
How to connect with Luke:
The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/
Follow us on Instagram - @theshorttermshop
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
Need lending for your Short Term Rental? Get Pre-Approved on a loan with up to 89.99% of LTV with The Mortgage Shop - https://mortgage.shop/

Feb 7, 2023 • 1h 10min
Preparing For Busy Season and Naked Pricing
This week Luke is joined by long time friend Pavan Mediratta. Together they go through all of the different (and important) ways to get your short term rentals ready for the busy season. From standardizing your paint colors and deep cleaning unit to replacing your fire extinguishers and deadbolts, they go through it all!
How to connect with Luke:
The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/
Follow us on Instagram - @theshorttermshop
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
Need lending for your Short Term Rental? Get Pre-Approved on a loan with up to 89.99% of LTV with The Mortgage Shop - https://mortgage.shop/

Jan 31, 2023 • 12min
STR VAs
This week on Short Term Rental Management we are talking all about VA's. What is a VA? Who should you hire first? What kind of VA works best for your business? These are all questions we'll be answering in today's episode. Tune in to get some answers. Enjoy!
How to connect with Luke:
The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/
Follow us on Instagram - @theshorttermshop
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
Need lending for your Short Term Rental? Get Pre-Approved on a loan with up to 89.99% of LTV with The Mortgage Shop - https://mortgage.shop/

Jan 24, 2023 • 1h 14min
2023 STR Spring/Summer Pricing
This week Luke is joined by a handful of wonderful guests, Tim Grillot, Joe Prillaman and Reagan Natho! Today they'll be deep diving on pricing for the upcoming Spring and Summer seasons. They discuss expectations for slow seasons in your market, booking major holidays, last minute rehabs, snowbirds and more!
How to connect with Luke:
The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/
Follow us on Instagram - @theshorttermshop
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
Need lending for your Short Term Rental? Get Pre-Approved on a loan with up to 89.99% of LTV with The Mortgage Shop - https://mortgage.shop/

Jan 17, 2023 • 1h 3min
STR Bedbugs and Cockroaches
This week on The Short Term Management Show we are joined byJimmie Murphy! Jimmie sits down with Luke to talk all about BUGS in your short term rentals. bedbugs, cockroaches, mice, ants, lady bugs, and more! Jimmie talks us through how to treat and how often to treat your short term rentals for various kinds of bugs. Enjoy!
How to connect with Jimmie:
allaboutbugstn.com
IG & FB: All About Bugs
How to connect with Luke:
The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/
Follow us on Instagram - @theshorttermshop
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
Need lending for your Short Term Rental? Get Pre-Approved on a loan with up to 89.99% of LTV with The Mortgage Shop - https://mortgage.shop/


