This week Avery is joined by Sabrina Guler, Techvestor COO and Co-founder. Avery and Sabrina highlight the misconception that the short-term rental business is a passive investment. They also emphasize the importance of making the right investment decisions upfront, such as choosing the right property and considering renovations and amenities. Sabrina also shares how Techvestor goes about choosing markets and scaling within those markets.   How to connect with Sabrina: www.techvestor.comTT: @Sabrina.GulerIG: @sabrinaguler42Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinaguler How to connect with Avery: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ www.strquestions.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 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 The Mortgage Shop - https://mortgage.shop/

In this episode of The Short Term Show, the host welcomes Brad Baldridge, a financial advisor specializing in college planning. Brad shares his insights and strategies for navigating the increasingly expensive world of college education, such as putting your kids on payroll. They also discuss the challenges families face and the need for proper planning to minimize costs.   How to connect with Brad:  https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/category/podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/TamingTheHighCostOfCollege     How to connect with Avery: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ www.strquestions.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 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 The Mortgage Shop - https://mortgage.shop/

In this episode, Avery is joined by Shawn Moore, a seasoned investor in the vacation rental industry. Sean has been investing in real estate for over 24 years and has a wealth of experience in the vacation rental space. They discussed the importance of choosing the right market for vacation rentals and how it can greatly impact the success of your investment. Shawn emphasized the need to understand the local market dynamics, including demand, regulations, and proximity to attractions. He also highlighted the importance of underwriting properties properly and not solely relying on software tools or data sets.   How to connect with Shawn:  vodyssey.com   How to connect with Avery: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ www.strquestions.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 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 The Mortgage Shop - https://mortgage.shop/

In today's episode, Avery has the pleasure of speaking with Ricky Carruth, a seasoned real estate professional with over 20 years of experience in the industry. They delved into the importance of having a backup plan when investing, learning from Ricky's own experience of losing everything in the 2008 crash. Ricky provided insights on current market trends and offered his perspective on where the market is going. They also discussed the power of holding properties, pent up demand and more.    How to connect with Ricky: zerotodimond.cominstagram.com/rickycarruth   How to connect with Avery: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ www.strquestions.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 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 The Mortgage Shop - https://mortgage.shop/

This week Avery sits down with Christianne Crump of STRhub.com. Christianne Shares her story of getting into real estate which began as a newly wed, when she and her husband followed a more traditional investment path and lost a lot. They had a similar experience a few years later and that ultimately led them to switch their strategy for life after retirement. Christianne also talks about moving out of their second home so that it could be converted into an STR, gives us a rundown on STRhub.com and more.   How to connect with Christianne: https://strhub.com/  @christiannecrump on socials   How to connect with Avery: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ www.strquestions.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 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 The Mortgage Shop - https://mortgage.shop/

This week Avery is joined by Meg Minetree, a Short Term Shop agent in the Outer Banks! They discuss the recent and sustained growth in the OBX market as well as touch on some more market specific details like the future of insuring beach homes, the accessibility of OBX and more.   Check out our 10 episode deep dive on the Outer Banks here: https://linktr.ee/stsmarketspecificpodcast    How to connect with Avery: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ www.strquestions.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 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 The Mortgage Shop - https://mortgage.shop/

This week Avery sits down with Garr Russell to chat about his experience in the world of "wheel estate." Garr shares his personal experience of being a full-time RVer and how he stumbled upon this venture. They also discuss the details of being responsible for the upkeep of RVs, such as maintenance challenges, driving mistakes and more.   How to connect with Garr: https://firesidervrental.com/Facebook LinkedIn InstagramFacebook Group   How to connect with Avery: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ www.strquestions.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 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 The Mortgage Shop - https://mortgage.shop/

This week Avery is joined by Erica Dike, a data-driven interior designer specializing in short-term rental spaces. Erica discusses her unique approach to design, which combines her background in business analysis with her passion for creating investment properties. She shares her experience working with investors and designing over 70 short-term rentals across various locations, as well as how she uses data to inform her design decisions.     How to connect with Erica:  www.ericaooh.comInstagram: @ericaoohdesigns    How to connect with Avery: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ www.strquestions.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 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 The Mortgage Shop - https://mortgage.shop/

In this episode, Avery sits down with Jordan Kahana, the founder of Stay Amo, a marketplace that connects vacation rentals and boutique hotels with content creators. They chat about the importance of lifestyle photos in property listings, explaining that they provide context and allow potential guests to envision themselves in the space. Jordan also discussed the best practices for using lifestyle photos as well as provided insights into finding reputable photographers and models.   Connect with Jordan: www.stayamo.com @stayamo@jordankahana   How to connect with Avery: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ www.strquestions.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 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 The Mortgage Shop - https://mortgage.shop/

This week Avery is joined by Dave Meyer. They discuss the importance of having a clear vision and strategy when investing in real estate. Dave emphasizes the need for self-reflection and understanding one's risk tolerance and financial goals before diving into real estate investing. They also touch on the trade-offs between active and passive investing, the importance of cash reserves, and the impact of inflation on long-term financial goals.   How to connect with Dave: @thedatadelibiggerpockets.com/strategybook   How to connect with Avery: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ www.strquestions.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 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 The Mortgage Shop - https://mortgage.shop/