Short Term Rental Management

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/ 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

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/ 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

In this episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke had the pleasure of interviewing Amelia McGee, a real estate investor based in Des Moines, Iowa. Amelia shared her journey of starting in real estate investing, from flipping houses to acquiring a portfolio consisting of long-term, mid-term, and short-term rentals. They also discuss her approach to property management, and the importance of diversifying one's real estate portfolio.   How to connect with Amelia:  @ameliajorei @wiire.community https://www.womeninvestinrealestate.com/ The Self-Managing Landlord   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

On this week's episode, Luke is discussing the potential of using Facebook marketing to boost bookings for short term rental properties. He emphasizes the simplicity of running Facebook ads and shares tips on how hosts can efficiently promote their listings. Throughout the episode, he shares his personal experiences and tips for getting the most out of your ad campaign.      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

This week Luke had pleasure of chatting with Marcus, a fellow metalhead and the CEO of Hostaway, a leading short-term rental management company. Marcus shared his recent experiences, including a recent trip to Costa Rica where he enrolled his kids in a local school, offering a unique perspective on living and working remotely. They also discussed the evolution of the vacation rental industry and Marcus provided insights into the unique business models in different countries. Marcus also touched on the challenges and opportunities in the property management software space, noting the consolidation trend and the importance of adapting to market changes.   How to connect with Marcus: https://www.hostaway.com/ Linkedin   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

In this episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke discusses the importance of understanding guests who are unfamiliar with a vacation home. He emphasizes the importance of having empathy for new guests, proactive management and using things like guidebooks to demonstrate clear communication.    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

On this week's episode, Luke is diving into the fundamental question: Do you even want to rent your house? He addresses some common concerns for hosts renting out their home and stresses the importances of not overcomplicating things with too many rules.      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

On this episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke and Chuck Kramer discuss the concept of parent-child listings in Airbnb and Vrbo. Chuck explains how to manage having two listings in one property to avoid double bookings and optimize rental opportunities. Whether it's offering different formats of the same property or renting out connected units separately or together, Chuck provides insights on how to make it work effectively.    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

This week Luke is joined by Shahar Goldboim to discuss Boom, his AI software and the role that AI can play in managing STRs. Shahar emphasized how AI could reduce costs and improve operational efficiency in managing vacation rentals. They also discussed how using AI could improve overall guest experience.   How to connect with Shahar: boomnow.com   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

This week Luke is joined by his good friend and seasoned property manager, Chuck Kramer, to share some real-world experiences and tips on managing parties at your Airbnb. Chuck shares a story about an incident at his beach property where a seemingly normal booking turned into a party with about 70 kids. Despite taking precautions like collecting IDs and being extra vigilant during spring break, the party still happened. Chuck explains what methods he used to monitor the situation and reveals what it took to clear the party out. They discuss the aftermath of the party and emphasize the importance of clear communication with your guests.    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