
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

Dec 20, 2023 • 44min
Renting Out Your Primary Home with Pam Holt
This week Avery is joined by Pam Holt to have a conversation about listing your primary residence on Airbnb. They talk about removing the emotion from your real estate assets, what she does with her posessions when she has guests, how she manages her house as a rental and more.
How to connect with Pam:Website: https://www.pamholt.comMembership Community: https://thehappyhostacademy.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehappyhostacademy/
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/

Dec 13, 2023 • 38min
Exploring Cape Cod's STR Market with Kim and Dave Menapace
This week Avery is joined by Kim and Dave Menapace. They discuss how their hopes for owning a vacation home one day turned into a diverse real estate portfolio. They share what their portfolio currently looks like, how they were able to purchase their first rental, what it's like owning in New England and more.
How to connect with Dave and Kim:
Www.5strcohost.com@menapace_realestate and @kimmenapace on instagram
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/

Dec 6, 2023 • 44min
Understanding the Financial Side of STR Properties with Jessica Lawrence
This week Avery is joined by bookkeeping expert, Jessica Lawrence. Jessica shares how to know when you've grown enough to need a bookkeeper, common mistakes investors make when keeping their own books, tips for setting yourself up for success when getting started and more!
How to connect with Jessica:
https://jesslawrence.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesslawrence424/https://www.instagram.com/jesslawrence424/
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/

Nov 29, 2023 • 30min
Translating Hotel Industry Knowledge to Short Term Rentals with Katie Cline
This week Avery sits down with Katie Cline to discuss her transition from the hotel industry to short term rental real estate. Katie discusses her experience of owning a short-term rental property in the Lake George area of upstate New York, and highlights the significance of branding in the hotel industry and how she has applied this knowledge to differentiate her short-term rental from others in the market. They also talk about the importance of knowing your customer, investing in something you would be a customer of and more.
How to connect with Katie:
@troutlanding
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/

Nov 22, 2023 • 31min
Jason Lee's Tips for Getting Started in Real Estate Investing in Expensive Markets
This week Avery chats with Jason Lee about investing in San Diego, California. Jason discusses his journey from real estate agent to real estate investor. He also emphasizes the importance of continually reinvesting profits and highlights the strong market fundamentals in San Diego.
How to connect with Jason:
www.jlmcre.comwww.jasonjosephlee.com
https://www.youtube.com/@Jasonjosephlee
Instagram: @josephjasonlee
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/

Nov 15, 2023 • 45min
Understanding Short Term Rental Insurance with Nick Massey
This week Avery is joined by insurance expert, Nick Massey to discuss all things STR insurance. Nick shares his background in hospitality coverage and how Proper Insurance was born out of the need for specialized insurance for the booming vacation rental market. They talk about insurance challenges in different states like Florida, pet friendly properties, pool safety, property safety and more!
How to connect with Nick:
www.proper.insurehttps://linkin.bio/properinsurancehttps://www.instagram.com/properinsurance/https://www.facebook.com/propervacationrentalinsurance
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/

Nov 8, 2023 • 33min
Investing in Unique Stays with Alex Jarbo
On this week's episode Avery is joined by Alex Jarbo. They discuss Alex's transition from the Marine Corps into real estate, as well as treehouse communities, historic homes and their challenges, investing in bed and breakfasts and more.
Connect with Alex:
openatlas.investments
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/

Nov 1, 2023 • 42min
Exploring OwnerRez with CEO Paul Waldschmidt
This week Avery is joined by the CEO and Cofounder of OwnerRez, Paul Waldschmidt. Paul shares his background and the history of OwnerRez, as well as the various features and services offered by the platform. They also talk about the mportance of pricing and reputation, the ways that AI could revolutionize vacation rentals and more.
Connect with Paul and check out OwnerRez:
https://www.ownerreservations.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/

Oct 25, 2023 • 40min
The Importance of Relationships in Business with Brandon Steiner
This week Avery is joined by Brandon Steiner, serial entrepreneur and world class marketing and sales expert. They discuss Brandon's upbringing in Brooklyn, NY and how that shaped the person he is today. They also talk about the importance of relationship building as well as the importance of your Rate Of Self Efficiency.
How to connect with Brandon:
LinkedIn
https://collectiblexchange.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/

Oct 18, 2023 • 41min
The Host Co: Revolutionizing Short Term Rental Operations with Annie Sloan
This week Avery sits down with Annie Munro Sloan, Co-Founder & CEO at The Host Co! They chat all about Annie's experience as an OG short term renter beginning on craigslist. They also deep dive on The Host Co and the many features it has to make life easier for hosts everywhere! They talk about local vendors, pricing and more!
How to connect with Annie:
https://www.thehost.co/
@thehostcompany
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/