
Short Term Rental Management
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.
Latest episodes

Sep 17, 2024 • 44min
How We Grew to 10 Properties
In this episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke is joined by Bobby and Nicole, a dynamic duo from Orlando who have ventured into the world of property management. Bobby and Nicole shared their journey of getting started in real estate and how they were able to acquire about 1 property per year for multiple years. They shared insights into their property management strategies, including the importance of hands-on management, optimizing listings, and staying on top of market trends. Bobby and Nicole also discussed their foray into co-hosting properties for other owners, expanding their portfolio to ten short-term rentals across multiple markets. They highlighted the challenges and rewards of managing properties remotely and the importance of building a reliable team to support their operations.
How to connect with Bobby and Nicole:
info@wandermorehosting.com
https://wandermorehosting.com/
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

Sep 10, 2024 • 19min
Kiyosaki Vs Cardone Vs Ramsey
This week Luke is diving into the world of money management and exploring different philosophies from three financial gurus: Dave Ramsey, Grant Cardone, and Robert Kiyosaki. Luke breaks down each of these philosophies and shares personal insights on overcoming poor money mindset ingrained from upbringing, highlighting the impact of family beliefs on financial success.
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

Sep 3, 2024 • 45min
Charlotte Pro PM with Caleb
In this episode of the Short Term Rental Management podcast, Luke had the pleasure of chatting with Caleb Shore, a property manager from Charlotte, North Carolina. Caleb shared his journey into STRs, starting with a long term rental that he and his business partner converted into a short term rental just before the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite initial setbacks, they adapted by targeting work from home travelers, which led to the eventual formation of their company, MyTripify. Caleb also highlighted the necessity of having a proper license to manage properties in North Carolina and the potential pitfalls of the co-host model.
How to connect with Caleb:
https://mytripify.com/
@calebwshore on Instagram
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 27, 2024 • 13min
Should My Cleaner Ask for Gratuity?
Welcome to another episode of Short Term Rental Management! Today, Luke dives into a hot topic that often sparks debate in the STR community: should we allow our cleaners to ask for tips? Luke reflects on his experiences in the bar business and his modest upbringing as he shares his perspective on tipping culture and why he encourages cleaners to ask for tips.
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 20, 2024 • 47min
Professional PM in Costa Rica
In this week's episode we are joined by Nick Halverson, a very fascinating guest who owns a property management company in Costa Rica! Nick recounts the ups and downs of his real estate ventures, including dealing with environmental regulations, partner disputes, and the financial crisis of 2008. He also discusses the eventual dissolution of his initial partnership and the lessons learned from mismanagement and misappropriation of funds. Nick also shares insights into the current real estate market in Costa Rica, noting that while the market has cooled slightly, it remains robust compared to the financial crisis era.
How to connect with Nick:
https://osapropertymanagement.com/
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 13, 2024 • 18min
I Got a Bad Review
In this episode, Luke is revisiting the topic of receiving bad reviews. The discussion revolves around the idea of whether hosts deserve negative feedback and how to learn from such reviews. Luke emphasizes the importance of reviews in the rental business and shares insights on dealing with the stress and impact of receiving negative feedback.
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 6, 2024 • 41min
Pivoting into a PM
In this episode Luke is joined by Stephen Patasky, Founder and CEO of The Luxus Group. Stephen shares his journey that began 18 years ago when he and his wife, expecting their first child, sought a way to continue their love for travel without the uncertainties of hotels and inconsistent vacation rentals. This led to the creation of the Luxus Group, a fractional ownership model for vacation homes. Luke and Steve also discuss the challenges and successes of managing a portfolio like Steve's, including the importance of maintaining high standards and providing a consistent, luxury experience for their investors.
How to connect with Stephen:
https://luxusgroup.com/
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

Jul 30, 2024 • 29min
Real Estate Parenting: The Kids Come First
This week Luke discusses the importance of parenting and prioritizing family while navigating the world of real estate investing and management. He shares his thoughts on sacrificing happiness now for happiness later and stresses the importance of staying present in the lives of your children, and reflects on his own experiences with his kids being out of school.
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

Jul 23, 2024 • 21min
Google Vacation Rentals
This week Luke and Chuck are discussing Google Vacation Rentals. What is it? How does it work? And most importantly, how can you leverage it to get more bookings for your short-term rental properties? Chuck explains that Google vacation rentals is not an OTA like Airbnb or Vrbo, but rather an index that directs potential guests to your direct booking website or proxy. They go over how integrating Google Vacation Rentals with your PMS can streamline the booking process as well as what the user experience is like from the guest side.
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

Jul 16, 2024 • 13min
Stop Repairing Old Appliances
In this episode, Luke discusses how to handle broken appliances in vacation homes and rental properties. Luke emphasizes the importance of replacing malfunctioning items rather than constantly repairing them, and shares insights and stories gained from years of experience in the industry.
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
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