

No Vacancy The Podcast with Natalie Palmer
Natalie Palmer, Airbnb Host
A show for Airbnb hosts, new and experienced! Every Wednesday Natalie takes listeners behind the scenes of what it’s really like to be a short-term rental host, how to make it easier, mistakes to avoid, and how to get more bookings at higher rates. As an Airbnb Ambassador and 26x Superhost managing 10 properties, all remotely from home while being a stay at home mom of two, Natalie knows what it takes to succeed as an STR host and make this business fit into your lifestyle, not the other way around.
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Jan 17, 2024 • 55min
92. This Host Tells Us Exactly How She Manages Her Beach Front Properties From the Midwest - Interview with Stacey St. John
Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast!On this week's episode:Stacey St. John, a successful real estate investor and property manager, shares her journey into short-term rental investment, her property management strategies, and her future plans to develop a resort.AITAH for not trusting my cleaner who bailed on me and lied to me?!Save $100 on the Virtual Summit before 1/19!Connect with Stacey St. JohnSave $300 on your Level Up Your Listing Summit ticket until January 14th!Start using Turno today!Get 3 months of HostGPO for free! Connect:Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb InstagramPodcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 10, 2024 • 49min
91. This App is Going to Level Up Your Entire Hosting Biz in 2024 - Interview with Turno CEO Assaf Karmon
Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast!On this week's episode:Interview with Assaf Karmon, CEO of Turno, on how the Turno app improves the hosting experience by automating the cleaning process, inventory tracking, payments, and taxes, and how it also offers a marketplace for finding reliable cleaners.AITAH: Is this really who you want to be hooking up with?Thank you to Turno for supporting this show and gifting No Vacancy listeners with this generous offer!Complete 1 clean with Turno and get a $150 Amazon Gift Card– turno.com/novacancyGet 3 months of HostGPO for free! Purchase your Level Up Your Listing Summit ticket now to save $300 before prices go up on 1/14!Connect:Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb InstagramPodcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 3, 2024 • 36min
90. WHAT'S IN AND WHAT'S OUT FOR 2024
Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast!On this week's episode:My ins and outs for 2024AITAH: "I am going to sue you for misrepresentation" -RenterSave $300 on your Level Up Your Listing Summit ticket until January 14th!StayFi | Use Code NOVACANCY to Get 50% Off Your First 3 Months with StayFiStart using Turno today!Get 3 months of HostGPO for free! Connect:Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb InstagramPodcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 27, 2023 • 44min
89. She Bought an RV Park With No Experience, and Now Has a Portfolio Worth $30 Million - Interview with Heather Blankenship
Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast!On this week's episode:Interview with Heather Blankenship, a diversified real estate investor. Heather shares her journey from investing in RV parks to mobile home parks, and then venturing into boutique motels. AITAH: "I love everything about this property, except the bedding. Are you able to change all of the sheets and duvet covers to white?" Join Minoan for FREEStayFi | Use Code NOVACANCY to Get 50% Off Your First 3 Months with StayFiSave $300 on your Level Up Your Listing Summit ticket until January 14th!Connect:Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb InstagramPodcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 20, 2023 • 1h
88. How This Airbnb Host Leverages Credit Cards to Travel The World for FREE - Interview with @watchmetravelhack
Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast!On this week's episode:Interview with Amber Paul, aka @watchmetravelhack, about her experiences with credit card travel hacking. Amber shares her knowledge about taking advantage of credit card reward points, managing multiple credit cards, responsibly leveraging credit card offers, and opportunities for business cards.AITAH: Asking a guest for a 5 star review?!Connect with Amber and get her breakdown of the current BEST credit cards: @watchmetravelhackSave $300 on your Level Up Your Listing Summit ticket until January 14th!StayFi | Use Code NOVACANCY to Get 50% Off Your First 3 Months with StayFiConnect:Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb InstagramPodcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 13, 2023 • 1h 9min
87. Paying Off Your Mortgage Early: Genius or Dumb Investment Strategy? Interview with David Huey
Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast!On this week's episode:David Huey, full time software salesman, delves into his philosophy of being debt free and paying off his mortgage early!AITAH: I'M PISSED! Screenshots of an interaction between a guest AND ME!Connect with David on InstragramGet 5.5% APY with Wealthfront! *at time of this recording*This is the tool I'm currently using to track my net worth, assets, and liabilities, and where I'm keeping my emergency fund + 6 months of living costs.StayFi | Use Code NOVACANCY to Get 50% Off Your First 3 Months with StayFiConnect:Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb InstagramPodcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 6, 2023 • 47min
86. She Quit Her Engineering Career to Invest in Real Estate & Travel The World - Interview with Olivia Tati
Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast!On this week's episode:Interview with Olivia Tati-- a designer and short-term rental investor who started as a chemical engineer who then transitioned into real estateAITAH: What is the weirdest thing you've ever had an Airbnb guest do? Connect with OliviaCheck out Yellow Door DesignStayFi | Use Code NOVACANCY to Get 50% Off Your First 3 Months with StayFiConnect:Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb InstagramPodcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 29, 2023 • 1h
85. From Living In Dad's Basement to Investing in Hotels - Interview with Auston Cook
Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast!Buy your Level Up Your Listing Summit ticket before prices go up!MARCH 11-13TH, 2024 in SCOTTSDALE, AZOn this week's episode:This week I interview boutique hotel investor, Auston Cook, as he shares his inspiring journey from being a mountain guide to becoming a successful real estate investor. He talks about his progression from selling solar panels and insurance to successfully flipping houses, building new construction Airbnbs, and investing in unbranded hotels.AITAH: This guest is so out of line for this unfair 3-star review.Connect with Auston and check out his portfolio on Instagram.StayFi | Use Code NOVACANCY to Get 50% Off Your First 3 Months with StayFiBook a free call with STR Insights hereConnect:Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb InstagramPodcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 24, 2023 • 20min
Airbnb Advice Column: My In-Laws Hate Airbnb & Should I Put a Christmas Tree In My Listing?!
Welcome to another Airbnb Advice Column bonus episode. Hope you enjoy! XOXO - NatalieTake advantage of our Level Up Your Listing Black Friday SALE!Join Minoan for FREE2:12 - Jessa What are your thoughts on Brett Cooper’s video announcing that she will be boycotting airbnb over their fees?6:13 - Yvonne What will you be buying this Black Friday? I want to take advantage of deals, but not spend for no reason?8:06 - Jordan To put a Christmas tree in my listing or not to put a Christmas tree in my listing?!9:26 - Tori Your honest thoughts, is now a good time to buy. I feel yes, but my husband says it would be stupid with the current rates.11:58 - Julia My brother and sister in-law are always making snide comments about us being airbnb hosts, saying things like we’re to blame for the housing crisis, we’re the reason they can’t afford a home, you name it. I’m dreading seeing them this thanksgiving. Any advice? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 22, 2023 • 29min
84. Swifties vs Airbnb Host! Who's In The Wrong?
Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast!On this week's episode:Sharing a situation that went viral on TikTok over a Taylor Swift concert. Where do you stand?!StayFi | Use Code NOVACANCY to Get 50% Off Your First 3 Months with StayFiBook a free call with STR Insights hereConnect:Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb InstagramPodcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


