

The Short Term Show
8 Figure Airbnb and Short Term Rental Real Estate Investor Avery Carl
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.
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.
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Jun 5, 2024 • 35min
Mastering Real Estate Investments While Creating Legendary Family Lives with Jim Sheils
This week Avery is joined by Jim Sheils, real estate investor who specializes in the build-to-rent model. They discuss the advantages of Build-to-Rent, emphasizing its efficiency in reducing maintenance costs and increasing tenant retention compared to older properties. Jim highlights the importance of starting small, and the necessity of understanding the complexities involved in new construction. Jim also shares some insights on his other passion, building a successful family life. He advocates for creating a balance between professional success and personal fulfillment, emphasizing scheduled quality time with family to build lasting relationships and prevent regret.
How to connect with Jim:
southernimpressionhomes.com
https://www.18summers.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

May 29, 2024 • 56min
AJ Osborne on Overcoming Adversity and Building a Self-Storage Empire
In this episode, Avery sits down with AJ Osborne, a self-storage investing mogul and the founder of Cedar Creek Capital. AJ shared his incredible journey from insurance sales to becoming a leading figure in the self-storage industry, and how this asset class played a crucial role during a life-altering personal crisis. AJ emphasizes the concept of having a "margin of stupidity," as they discuss the importance of keeping your real estate investing strategy simple and repeatable.
How to connect with AJ:
https://www.cedarcreekwealth.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

May 22, 2024 • 28min
Diving Deep into House Hacking with Craig Curelop
In this episode, Avery is joined by Craig Curelop to talk about the house hacking strategy and how it can change the tragectory of your life. They discuss the different approaches to househacking, how fluctuating interest rates have impacted house hacking, the most ideal markets for house hacking and more.
How to connect with Craig:
https://www.thefiteam.com/
https://invest2fi.com/
@thefiguy, @the_fi_team on instagram
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

May 15, 2024 • 35min
Bryan Cataldi Returns: The Completion of a Multi Cabin Rehab Project
In this episode, Avery is joined by guest Bryan Cataldi for a follow-up on his journey of rehabbing a seven-cabin development in the Smokey Mountains. Brian shares his experiences from the project, highlighting the hard work and dedication required in the short term rental business. They discuss some impressive rental stats, his rehabbing strategy for this development, why he prefers one bedroom properties and more.
Check out Bryan's first episode:
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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

May 8, 2024 • 37min
The Six-Minute Money Machine: Unlocking STR Success with Philip Kennard
In this episode, Avery sits down with Philip Kennard, the founder of FutureStay, a property management operating system designed for the modern rentalpreneur. Philip shares his journey from a tech-savvy teenager to a successful entrepreneur who stumbled into the short-term rental industry by necessity. He emphasizes the importance of building the right habits and strategies for success in the short-term rental industry. He also shared insights on the importance of optimizing listings on platforms like Airbnb, creating a direct booking website, and leveraging market data for pricing strategies.
How to connect with Philip:
www.futurestay.com
@sphilipkennard on instagram
@futurestay
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

May 1, 2024 • 27min
Maximizing Efficiency and Guest Satisfaction Using Smart Property Technology with Angel Piontek
In this episode, Avery interviews Angel Piontek, the head of marketing at Point Central, a smart home technology company. They discuss various smart devices for short-term rentals, including smart locks, smart thermostats, and a few you might not have considered before, such as water sensors, door and window sensors, and smart noise monitors. Angel highlights the benefits of using smart property technology, such as automation, energy savings, asset protection, and enhanced guest satisfaction.
How to connect with Angel:
angelpiontek.comwww.linkedin.com/in/angelpiontek@angelpiontek on instagramhttps://www.pointcentral.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/pointcentral
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/

Apr 24, 2024 • 46min
Mastering the Art of Wholesaling Real Estate with Jamil Damji
In this week's episode, Jamil Damji joins Avery to share his journey of self-teaching in real estate wholesaling for over 20 years and how it has shaped his unique approach to the business. They discuss the importance of ethics in real estate as well as the importance of relationships. Jamil shares his extensive experience in real estate wholesaling, offering valuable insights and advice for both new and seasoned investors.
How to connect with Jamil:
www.jdamji.com@jdamji on Instagram
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/

Apr 17, 2024 • 58min
Dissecting AirDNA's Latest Updates with Jamie Lane
In this episode, Jamie Lane from AirDNA joins Avery to discuss the recent changes in AirDNA's interface and pricing. Jamie shares insights on how AirDNA tracks short-term rental data worldwide, providing insights on revenue, occupancy, amenities, and more. He highlights the significance of local expertise, as well as the importance of understanding market scores, amenities, and bedroom counts when investing in vacation rentals. They delve into some of the new features on AirDNA as well as the new pricing plans.
How to connect with Jamie and AirDNA:
https://www.airdna.co/https://twitter.com/airdnahttps://twitter.com/Jamie_Lanehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiehlane/https://www.instagram.com/str_economist/
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/

Apr 10, 2024 • 33min
Cultivating a Healthy Relationship with Money with Lisa Chastain
In this episode, Lisa Chastain joins the Avery to delve into personal finance and building healthy relationships with money. Lisa emphasizes her mission to empower women to become financial powerhouses by developing a healthy relationship with money and debt. Their conversation emphasizes the need for clarity, mindset shifts, and practical systems to achieve financial success.
How to connect with Lisa:
https://lisachastain.com/
https://lisachastain.com/podcast/
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/

Apr 3, 2024 • 27min
Exploring the Sarasota and Bradenton Market with John and Christina McNaught
This week Avery is joined by two Short Term Shop agents in the Sarasota and Bradenton area, John and Christina McNaught. They go through a brief overview of owning properties in this market, such as what the seasonality is like, what types of properties perform best, why it's crucial to have an agent who is familiar with the area and more.
Check out our 10 episode deep dive on the Sarasota/Bradenton market:
https://tr.ee/FylAf0dQXgYoutube
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/


