
The Short Term Show
The Short Term Show is your home for all things short term rental (Airbnb) investing and management. Host Avery Carl interviews successful real estate investors and CEOs of Airbnb related startups to bring inspirational and actionable content to listeners. Whether you are an experienced Airbnb investor or co-host, or you’re just getting started, The Short Term Show is your home for all things short term rental content.
About the host: Avery Carl bought her first Airbnb in 2015, and has since built a portfolio of over 250 doors, is the author of bestseller Short Term Rental, Long Term wealth, and is the CEO and Founder of The Short Term Shop, the country’s largest Airbnb-specific real estate team, with over 5,000 Airbnb investors served in 20 markets. The Short Term Shop has been named the #1 team worldwide at EXP 3x, has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Forbes, and USA Today.
Latest episodes

Feb 28, 2024 • 51min
The Myth of Market Saturation with Shawn Moore
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
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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/

Feb 21, 2024 • 47min
Ricky Carruth on Market Trends and Investment Tactics
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
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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/

Feb 14, 2024 • 31min
Navigating Retirement Strategies and Creating STR Hub with Christianne Crump
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
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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/

Feb 7, 2024 • 26min
Exploring the Outer Banks Market with Meg Minetree
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
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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/

Jan 31, 2024 • 37min
Wheel Estate: Revolutionizing the RV Rental Industry with Garr Russell
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
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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/

Jan 24, 2024 • 27min
Erica Dike's Data-Driven Approach to Short Term Rentals
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
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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/

Jan 17, 2024 • 31min
The Importance of Lifestyle Photos in Short Term Rental Listings with Jordan Kahana
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
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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/

Jan 10, 2024 • 36min
Choosing the Right Real Estate Investment Strategy: Insights from Dave Meyer
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
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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/

Jan 3, 2024 • 45min
The Importance of Data Quality in Real Estate Tools with Erica Muller
This week Avery is joined by the founder of Vrolio, Erica Muller! Vrolio is a data company focused on providing better data solutions for real estate investors and agents. Erica and Avery discuss the shortcomings of existing data tools on the market and highlight the importance of having both quantitative data and qualitative analysis when making decisions. She also shares how Vrolio differentiates itself by conducting an intensive cleansing process to ensure their data set is accurate and useful for professionals in the industry.
How to connect with Erica:
www.vrolio.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/

Dec 27, 2023 • 37min
Zach Lemaster - Founder & CEO at Rent to Retirement
On this week's episode Avery is joined by Zach Lemaster. Avery and Zach chat about finding the market that works for your goals, why you should diversify your portfolio, Zach's advice for scaling your portfolio, investing in turnkey and more.
How to connect with Zach:
https://renttoretirement.com/
https://www.youtube.com/c/RentToRetirement/featured
https://www.facebook.com/RentToRetirement/
https://twitter.com/Rent2Retirement
https://www.tiktok.com/@renttoretirement
https://www.instagram.com/renttoretirementinvest/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/rent-to-retirement/
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/