Thanks For Visiting

Dr. Rosemarie Rossetti is an internationally acclaimed expert on accessible and universal design. She speaks and consults with people in the vacation rental industry to help make their properties more accessible, safe, and marketable. She is committed to teaching vacation rental homeowners how to attract guests of all abilities.As the author of the Universal Design Toolkit, her book is filled with time-saving ideas, resources, solutions, and guidance for making homes accessible. Rossetti and her husband led the design team, were the general contractors, and live in the Universal Design Living Laboratory, This is the top-rated universal design home in North America.Today, Rosemarie joins us to discuss the business opportunities of accessible homes, what is typically missing from homes to make them accessible, and features that already exist in your property that may qualify as accessibility options.Resources:RosemarieSpeaks.comUDLL.comUniversal Design Toolkit#STRShareSunday: @becomingrentableThanks 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 | 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!

To wrap up the year, we’re recapping our Top 10 episodes of 2022! Thank you to all of our amazing guests who’ve joined us on the show, and for our new AMA episodes, thanks to all you listeners for submitting questions throughout the year. See you in 2023!Resources:165. Double Your Bookings with This STR Listing Strategy148. Behind the Scenes on Our First Real Estate Deal146: Back to the Basics: 7 Things to Review in the New Year158. Building Successful Digital Marketing Campaigns with Emily Miethner152. Pets & Your Rental Property: What You Need to Know with Heather Kazmark151. How to Build a Foolproof Inspection Checklist147. Back to the Basics: Refocusing on Guest Experience155. Taking Your Short-Term Rental from Job to Business with Kylan Pimley161. Simplify Ordering & Save on Furnishing Your STR with Minoan162. Less is More in Luxury Real Estate with Rachel Gainsbrugh#STRShareSunday: @lucky_bend_lookoutThanks 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.Amy asks:Some guests tend to trust Airbnb because of perceived added security. How do I explain the benefits of direct booking to guests?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.

Annette + Sarah share their Top 10 Hosting Tips for 2022. You can submit your top tips on Instagram @ThanksForVisiting_Free + Clear Laundry DetergentBackup Keys for Smart LocksTo-Go CupsChip ClipsExtra Wine Keys (+ Bottle Openers)Lighting for Evening Check-InsBlock Your Listing Calendar for Time OffA “Getting Ready” Area Outside of the BathroomCombine A Dresser with A TV StandExtra Supplies for Longer StaysResources:Follow us on Instagram + Share your Hosting Hot Tips!#STRShareSunday: @TheBrookhouseVTThanks 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.

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.Sharon (@WindroseDestinations) asks:How do you suggest pricing for mid-term stays, especially coming into the slow winter season?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.

Sarah and Annette recap the 2022 business year, and discuss what they plan for 2023 (including the slow winter season in Ohio). They share their tips on switching from short-term to mid-term rentals, what you need to consider, and how to make sure you are ready for when the short-term rental season resumes.Resources:#STRShareSunday: @homme_girlsThanks 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.

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.Chris asks:What are best practices for washing bed linens? With a duvet cover, do you still wash the main bedspread after each guest?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.

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.