The Short Term Show

Joe Young is an Austin-based luxury short-term rental operator and co-founder of SPRKhost, known for his impressive portfolio and the new ExperiHaus platform. He shares his journey from a Lake Travis vacation home to managing over 20 high-end listings, revealing strategies like combining neighboring properties for mega-listings. Joe also discusses the recent market changes in Austin, emphasizing it as a correction, and introduces ExperiHaus, a TV-based solution to enhance guest experiences and generate extra revenue for hosts.

On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Naomi Brown, a commercial real estate agent and owner of the iconic Hanes Shoe House in York, Pennsylvania. She shares the wild backstory of the three-bedroom, shoe-shaped home that was originally built in 1950 as a marketing stunt for a local shoe store and how she transformed it from an ice cream shop into a short term rental grossing around $100,000 a year. Naomi and Avery dig into how to price truly one-of-a-kind properties, manage heavy maintenance on quirky builds, and use history, nostalgia, and souvenirs to create memorable guest experiences that drive five-star reviews.  How to connect with Naomi: https://www.hainesshoehouse.com/ How to connect with Avery: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ Short Term Shop Plus - stsplus.com Follow Avery Carl on Instagram Follow Avery Carl 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’s books: Smarter Short Term Rentals - Buy it on Amazon Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties – Buy it on Amazon Production done by Outlier Audio

Jake Cohen, founder of Step by Step BNB and a hospitality pro, shares insights from nearly a decade in revenue management. He discusses the common pitfalls investors face, notably overpricing and misunderstanding pricing strategies. Jake emphasizes shifting the mindset from nightly rates to total revenue, revealing how strategic minimum stay adjustments can boost bookings. He also highlights the importance of using dynamic pricing and data-driven strategies, along with key lessons from his early experiences in short-term rentals.

Join Brittany Magsig, a former social worker turned short-term rental investor and the creative mind behind Mountain Mama Cabins. Brittany shares her inspiring journey from the classroom to real estate, motivated by motherhood and the quest for freedom. She discusses her first cabin purchase in the Smoky Mountains, management hurdles, and her impressive TikTok strategy that drives over 70% of her bookings. The conversation also dives into adapting to market changes and the power of authenticity in growing a successful rental business.

Sandeep Nanda, a serial short-term rental investor and founder of AI MySTR, transitioned from corporate revenue management to building a rental empire. He discusses identifying early opportunities in short-term rentals and scaling his portfolio from one condo to over thirty. Sandeep shares insights on legal strategies for securing funding, leveraging data for market analysis, and applying AI to optimize rental operations. He emphasizes lessons on risk management, timing in investments, and the importance of adapting in an evolving real estate landscape.

Bethany LaFlam, a former attorney turned community architect and author of The Power of OPE, shares her insights on scaling businesses without burnout. She defines the importance of staying in your lane and leveraging other people's resources effectively. Bethany explains the ins and outs of syndications, emphasizing the necessity of becoming a true operator before raising capital. She also stresses transparent communication with investors during tough times and highlights common mistakes in syndication, ensuring listeners can grow their real estate ventures responsibly.

Frank Napolitano, a short-term rental owner in the Smoky Mountains, shares his journey into the rental market, highlighting how tax strategies like bonus depreciation influence his success. He discusses unique property features such as a pool and a tiki bar that enhance the guest experience. Frank emphasizes the importance of thoughtful amenities and holiday decorations in receiving 5-star reviews. He also outlines his future plans for expanding his property portfolio and offers advice on standing out in saturated markets.

Join Joe DelGrosso, a former TV producer turned short-term rental mogul and owner of Southern Sons Hospitality, as he shares his groundbreaking insights on property refreshes that can double revenue. He reveals how a modest Smokies cabin outperformed luxury options and discusses his unique boutique management approach. Joe emphasizes the importance of meticulous revenue management, the need for stunning design upgrades, and strategic growth. Plus, he offers invaluable advice for aspiring rental operators on staying focused and financially savvy.

In this engaging discussion, Thibault Masson, Head of Product Marketing at PriceLabs and former Booking.com product lead, shares his insights into the vacation rental industry. He unpacks the contrasting success of Booking.com in Europe versus the U.S. and introduces fantastic PriceLabs features like Dynamic Minimum Stay and the Listing Optimizer. Thibault also highlights the value of Market Dashboards for competitive analysis and a free revenue-management course for hosts. He wraps up with practical tips for new investors to thrive in the market.

On this week’s episode, Avery is joined by Toni Boer. Toni shares how she and her husband turned a $200k family getaway into a cash-flowing STR, eventually building an eight-property portfolio along Kentucky’s Bourbon Trail plus a new Florida beach house. She opens up about losing a riverfront property to a historic flood, the hard lessons she learned about insurance, and how she used those setbacks to strengthen her investing strategy. Toni also discusses deal-finding in emerging markets, using the “enemy method” to outshine competition, and why patience and persistence still uncover strong STR opportunities.     How to connect with Avery: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ Short Term Shop Plus - stsplus.com Follow Avery Carl on Instagram Follow Avery Carl 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’s books: Smarter Short Term Rentals - Buy it on Amazon Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties – Buy it on Amazon