With a passion for researching and sharing the most important facts on real estate and economics, Kathy is a frequent guest expert on such media as CNN, CNBC, Fox News, NPR, CBS MarketWatch and the Wall Street Journal. She is the author of the #1 best seller, Retire Rich with Rentals, and host of two long-running RealWealth podcasts – “The Real Wealth Show” and “Real Estate News for Investors.” You’ll also find her on the recently launched BiggerPockets “On the Market” podcast as one of several co-hosts. "I just found millionaires and interviewed them, and it always came down to two things that made them wealthy: owning a business, or owning real estate. Then really it boiled down to one, which was business, because you've got to treat your real estate like a business."You will learn:How Kathy Fettke went from being a stay-at-home mom to becoming a real estate mogul, syndicating deals and owning a vast portfolio.What Kathy did to position herself and her portfolio for the upcoming recession, and how she is staying positive despite the current market conditions.How Kathy's short-term rental business has changed in the past few months, and what she is looking forward to in the future.Resources:Book: Retire Rich with Rentals: https://amzn.to/3ARVNH8Book: Traction: https://amzn.to/3uqPIhfGrowDevelopments.com@KathyFettke on InstagramRealWealth.comKathyFettke.comKathy Fettke on LinkedIn#STRShareSunday: @thecatskillsmountainhouseThanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Minoan | Minoan helps short-term rentals and boutique hotels enhance their appeal with their customizable, curated retail platform.Minoan | Visit MinoanExperience.com and tell them TFV sent you!Hosting Business Mastery Method | Join us for our live, free, host masterclass and learn how to OWN your digital real estate!HBMM | Sign up today at hostmasterclass.com.Breezeway | Go to breezeway.io/tfv to claim your free implementation when you start a Breezeway account.

Jeff Iloulian has been in the vacation rental industry for nearly a decade. He has set up, managed, and/or operated over 250+ vacation rental properties; from cozy cabins in the woods, to luxury mansions in Beverly Hills.Additionally, Jeff has successfully grown several businesses and has a passion for interdisciplinary problem solving in emerging industries. He firmly believes that the further you push outside of your comfort zone, the larger that zone becomes.With a background in Economics and Philosophy from Columbia University and a JD from UCLA School of law, Jeff spent three years as a lawyer practicing Business Litigation, Intellectual Property and Cybersecurity before becoming an entrepreneur.Jeff is now CEO of HostGPO, THE buying group for hosts, which helps all STR business owners get access to the industry’s best discounts on furniture, linens, and everything you need to create long-term growth for your short-term rental.Resources:Our listeners can get 3 MONTHS FREE by signing up at HostGPO.com.Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Hosting Business Mastery Method | Join us for our live, free, host masterclass and learn how to OWN your digital real estate!HBMM | Sign up today at hostmasterclass.com.

Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between.Today’s Question:What do you recommend for accounting software for STR owners? Is there something specific for our industry or is Quickbooks still the gold standard?Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMAResources:StessaXeroWaveQuickbooks OnlineThanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Hosting Business Mastery Method | Join us for our live, free, host masterclass and learn how to OWN your digital real estate!HBMM | Sign up today at hostmasterclass.com.

Today we’re reviewing Airbnb’s new winter updates as we move into 2023. If you have Airbnb listings, we always recommend logging into your account regularly to see what’s new on the platform, and be sure your listings are up to date with Airbnb’s requirements and able to perform well in the search algorithm.Here’s what’s new:Total price display for guests (nightly rate + all fees), and Airbnb is now prioritizing total price over nightly price in search resultsPricing tools for hosts to help them understand pricing and fees and how to set competitive pricesImprovements to guest checkout, and requiring that checkout requests are visible during booking. (And, guests should not have to do unreasonable checkout tasks like stripping the beds or doing the laundry).Guest identity verification is becoming stronger$3 million in damage protection for Airbnb to reimburse hosts, now including art and “invaluables”$1 million in liability insuranceProtection for income loss if you have to cancel future bookings because of prior guest damagesCoverage for pet damagesNew listing highlights for accessibility features at your propertyResources:Read the full Airbnb announcement#STRShareSunday: @NorthwoodsAFrameThanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Hosting Business Mastery Method | Join us for our live, free, host masterclass and learn how to OWN your digital real estate!HBMM | Sign up today at hostmasterclass.com.Minoan | Minoan helps short-term rentals and boutique hotels enhance their appeal with their customizable, curated retail platform.Minoan | Visit MinoanExperience.com and tell them TFV sent you!Breezeway | Go to breezeway.io/tfv to claim your free implementation when you start a Breezeway account.

Kacia & Seena are brand new to STRs and real estate investing, but they have a BIG vision of where they want to take this, and how they are going to use the power of community to build out an STR brand. After 13 years together and three months into their marriage, they are taking a deep dive into real estate investing.Kacia has 9 years experience as an entrepreneur, and Seena left his career as a dentist one year ago when he realized that career path was no longer aligned with their shared vision. They are both big dreamers who are driven by creating legacy for their future families, as well as long-term generation wealth.They have a huge vision of where they want to take their goals with STRs, and feel it's so important to keep people looped in every step of the way to teach and inspire others who might have similar goals.Resources:@Peachhouse.Denver on Instagram@Ghet.Investing on InstagramKaciaGhetmiri.com@KaciaGhetmiri on Instagram@Seena.Ghetmiri on InstagramThe EmpowerHER PodcastGhet Investing Podcast#STRShareSunday: @lakhabineThanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Breezeway | Go to breezeway.io/tfv to claim your free implementation when you start a Breezeway account.Hosting Business Mastery Method | Join us for our live, free, host masterclass and learn how to OWN your digital real estate!HBMM | Sign up today at hostmasterclass.com.Minoan | Minoan helps short-term rentals and boutique hotels enhance their appeal with their customizable, curated retail platform.Minoan | Visit MinoanExperience.com and tell them TFV sent you!

Sean Kemper, founder of ETI Solutions, helps educate people on cleaning best practices. Their parent company, Ecolab, manufactures quality cleaning products that are both safe AND effective, bringing innovative equipment, cleaning, and disinfecting products to the industry.Sean has served on the Vacation Rental Housing Professional's (VRHP) board for the past four years, focusing his efforts on vacation and short-term rental businesses. With his background and expertise, Sean helps STR owners understand the risks of using off-the-shelf cleaning products vs. commercial grade chemicals, the importance of using concentrates, and how smell remains an important factor for your guest’s comfort and sense of cleanliness.Resources:ETISolutions.coSean on LinkedInEcolab.comVisit ThanksForVisiting.me/workshop to watch our Hosting Business Mastery Method workshop!#STRShareSunday: @East_ATL_StudioThanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Minoan | Minoan helps short-term rentals and boutique hotels enhance their appeal with their customizable, curated retail platform.Minoan | Visit MinoanExperience.com and tell them TFV sent you!Breezeway | Go to breezeway.io/tfv to claim your free implementation when you start a Breezeway account.Hosting Business Mastery Method | Join us for our live, free, host masterclass and learn how to OWN your digital real estate!HBMM | Sign up today at hostmasterclass.com.

Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between.Lindsey asks:Our most recent STR purchase came with an old church built on the property. We’ve been booking it as a wedding venue, but if we wanted to turn it into its own rental unit, what’s the best setup for this? Would it be a draw as a unique STR listing?Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMAThanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Hosting Business Mastery Method | Join us for our live, free, host masterclass and learn how to OWN your digital real estate!HBMM | Sign up today at hostmasterclass.com.

Alex Sabio is a married father of four from Southern California. He has been in healthcare for over 20 years, and focuses on helping other healthcare workers become financially free through investing in STRs.Alex had a rocky start in real estate investing, including bankruptcy, builder issues, and even a Ponzi scheme. But through it all, he always had an innate feeling that he was making the right moves, and continued to persevere through these struggles. Today, he’s thriving with multiple properties, and always networking with partners and fellow hosts to find new opportunities.Resources:#STRShareSunday: @StayVillaMilaThanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Minoan | Minoan helps short-term rentals and boutique hotels enhance their appeal with their customizable, curated retail platform.Minoan | Visit MinoanExperience.com and tell them TFV sent you!Hosting Business Mastery Method | Join us for our live, free, host masterclass and learn how to OWN your digital real estate!HBMM | Sign up today at hostmasterclass.com.Breezeway | Go to breezeway.io/tfv to claim your free implementation when you start a Breezeway account.

Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between.Meg asks:Are there restrictions around offering alcohol to your guests, whether as a check-in gift or as an upsell to “stock the bar?” Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMAThanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Hosting Business Mastery Method | Join us for our live, free, host masterclass and learn how to OWN your digital real estate!HBMM | Sign up today at hostmasterclass.com.

Breezeway’s Justin Ford is back sharing his top holiday safety tips and tricks for rental properties. He covers the most likely accidents that occur during the holidays; why the month between Thanksgiving and Christmas are so deadly in terms of fires and other accidents; why candles are a BIG no-no; why you might want to take a peek at your insurance before welcoming guests with a bottle of wine; the unexpected common accident that comes from holiday decorating; and finally, some cheap – even free – tips that could potentially save lives and property damage.Resources:Get your FREE Holiday Safety reminder at ThanksForVisiting.me/HolidaySafety #STRShareSunday: @happycamperchaletThanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Breezeway | Go to breezeway.io/tfv to claim your free implementation when you start a Breezeway account.Minoan | Minoan helps short-term rentals and boutique hotels enhance their appeal with their customizable, curated retail platform.Minoan | Visit MinoanExperience.com and tell them TFV sent you!Hosting Business Mastery Method | Join us for our live, free, host masterclass and learn how to OWN your digital real estate!HBMM | Sign up today at hostmasterclass.com.