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Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast

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Jul 5, 2024 • 51min

Episode 183 - From DJ to Short-Term Rental Investor: Josh Lehew's Journey Creating Win-Win Situations with Sellers

In this episode of the Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast, I interviewed Josh Lehew, an ex DJ turned short-term rental investor. Josh shares his background, including his experience in the bar industry and as a DJ, and how he transitioned into real estate investing. He discusses how he fell into short-term rentals after staying in an amazing Airbnb during his honeymoon. Josh also talks about his company, 5STR Guest Book, which specializes in multimedia development and production for vacation rentals. He emphasizes the importance of data-driven decisions and the role of marketing in standing out in a crowded marketplace. Josh shares his experience of buying a property subject to owner financing and the success he has had with his short-term rental business. He emphasizes the importance of education and resources in navigating unfamiliar real estate strategies. We also discuss the value of building relationships with sellers and creating win-win situations. We touched on the importance of having boots on the ground and finding reliable partners. If you like what we do here at the Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast, share an episode with a friend or give us a review and a thumbs up on your favorite podcast platform.As always-pick one thing you can do today to build a life you don’t want to take a vacation from!Cheers,Shawn MooreFounder, Vodyssey.comGet your FREE Property Analysis Tools:STR DataSenseJoin Our FREE 5 yrs To Freedom Group, Your NO BS Group To Build The Life You Don't Want A Vacation From:5 Yrs To Freedom GroupBook a call with a Vodyssey Lifestyle Asset Pro:Strategy Session Application - Vodyssey
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Jul 3, 2024 • 30min

Episode 182 - How AI Is Affecting Your Short Term Rental Business

What’s up guys, welcome back to another episode of The Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast. On this segment of Whiskey Wednesday Dave and I discuss how AI is affecting you short term rental business.We also talked about the how to identify your freedom number and why you are probably a lot closer to financial freedom than you realize. If you like what we do here at the Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast, share an episode with a friend or give us a review and a thumbs up on your favorite podcast platform.As always-pick one thing you can do today to build a life you don’t want to take a vacation from!Cheers,Shawn MooreFounder, Vodyssey.comGet your FREE Property Analysis Tools:STR DataSenseJoin Our FREE 5 yrs To Freedom Group, Your NO BS Group To Build The Life You Don't Want A Vacation From:5 Yrs To Freedom GroupBook a call with a Vodyssey Lifestyle Asset Pro:Strategy Session Application - Vodyssey
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Jun 28, 2024 • 37min

Episode 181 - The Benefits Of Creative Financing, Local Experts & Mitigating Risk with Beth Perkins

In this episode of the Vacation Rental Revolution podcast, I interview Beth Perkins, a short-term rental investor and Realtor in the Austin, TX market. We discuss Beth's background in real estate and her journey into the short-term rental space. We also touch on the topic of regulations in different markets and the importance of working with local experts. Beth emphasized the need for thorough research and understanding of local regulations when investing in short-term rentals. Beth also highlights the current opportunities in the market, despite high interest rates and prices, and the benefits of creative financing and seller financing.If you like what we do here at the Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast, share an episode with a friend or give us a review and a thumbs up on your favorite podcast platform.As always-pick one thing you can do today to build a life you don’t want to take a vacation from!Cheers,Shawn MooreFounder, Vodyssey.comGet your FREE Property Analysis Tools:STR DataSenseJoin Our FREE 5 yrs To Freedom Group, Your NO BS Group To Build The Life You Don't Want A Vacation From:5 Yrs To Freedom GroupBook a call with a Vodyssey Lifestyle Asset Pro:Strategy Session Application - Vodyssey
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Jun 26, 2024 • 28min

Episode 180 - Building Inspiration & Belief From Some Else's Journey

What’s up guys, welcome back to another episode of The Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast. On this segment of Whiskey Wednesday Dave and I discuss how valuable the inspiration and belief we gain from someone else's story can be.We also talked about the misconceptions of the short term rental tax loop hole and how it gets confused with real estate professional qualifications all the time. If you like what we do here at the Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast, share an episode with a friend or give us a review and a thumbs up on your favorite podcast platform.As always-pick one thing you can do today to build a life you don’t want to take a vacation from!Cheers,Shawn MooreFounder, Vodyssey.comGet your FREE Property Analysis Tools:STR DataSenseJoin Our FREE 5 yrs To Freedom Group, Your NO BS Group To Build The Life You Don't Want A Vacation From:5 Yrs To Freedom GroupBook a call with a Vodyssey Lifestyle Asset Pro:Strategy Session Application - Vodyssey
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Jun 21, 2024 • 32min

Episode 179 - Leveraging Resources & Executing On Knowledge with Chad McGlaughlin

What’s up guys, welcome back! In this episode of the Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast, I interviewed Chad McLaughlin about his journey into short-term rental investing. Chad shared his background in the IT world and his interest in real estate investing, which was sparked by reading Robert Kiyosaki's book, Rich Dad Poor Dad. He explains how he discovered the potential of short-term rentals through the Vodyssey community and decided to invest in a property in Galveston, Texas. Chad also discusses the challenges he faced during the setup phase when he was involved in a horrific car accident. We finished up talking about the importance of accurately estimating your expenses. If you like what we do here at the Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast, share an episode with a friend or give us a review on your favorite podcast platform.As always-pick one thing you can do today to build a life you don’t want to take a vacation from!Cheers,Shawn MooreFounder, Vodyssey.comGet your FREE Property Analysis Tool:STR DataSenseGet Vodyssey DataSense Comprehensive Property Analysis Training & Tools for just $97:STR DataSense powered by VodysseyBook a call with a Vodyssey Lifestyle Asset Pro:Strategy Session Application - Vodyssey
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Jun 19, 2024 • 27min

Episode 178 - Why I Got Roasted On LinkedIn For Some Advise I Gave

What’s up guys, welcome back to another episode of The Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast. On this segment of Whiskey Wednesday Dave and I discuss how I got roasted on LinkedIn for some advise I gave. We also talked about state of the short term rental market with high interest rates, high prices, saturated markets, etc. If you like what we do here at the Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast, share an episode with a friend or give us a review on your favorite podcast platform.As always-pick one thing you can do today to build a life you don’t want to take a vacation from!Cheers,Shawn MooreFounder, Vodyssey.comGet your FREE Property Analysis Tool:STR DataSenseGet Vodyssey DataSense Comprehensive Property Analysis Training & Tools for just $97:STR DataSense powered by VodysseyBook a call with a Vodyssey Lifestyle Asset Pro:Strategy Session Application - Vodyssey
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Jun 12, 2024 • 20min

Episode #177 - Leverage A Job You Hate Into A Life You Love

What’s up guys, welcome back to another episode of The Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast. On this segment of Whiskey Wednesday Dave and I discuss how to leverage a job you hate into a life you love. We also talked about why it's important to maximize your current property(ies) before you buy the next one. If you like what we do here at the Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast, share an episode with a friend or give us a review on your favorite podcast platform.As always-pick one thing you can do today to build a life you don’t want to take a vacation from!Cheers,Shawn MooreFounder, Vodyssey.comGet your FREE Property Analysis Tool:STR DataSenseGet Vodyssey DataSense Comprehensive Property Analysis Training & Tools for just $97:STR DataSense powered by VodysseyBook a call with a Vodyssey Lifestyle Asset Pro:Strategy Session Application - Vodyssey
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Jun 7, 2024 • 37min

Episode #176 - How Break Even Properties Can Build Long Term Wealth w/ Terri Lynn Never

Get your FREE Property Analysis Tool:STR DataSenseBook a call with a Vodyssey Lifestyle Asset Pro:Strategy Session Application - VodysseyHey everyone! Welcome back to another episode of the Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast. This week I had the opportunity to interview real estate investor, Terri Lynn Never.We discussed Terri's journey into short term rental investing coming from the industrial commercial real estate. We talked about the opportunities of investing in break even properties for long term financial freedom We finished up discussing the importance of moving forward and continuing to grow and build despite having to navigate a crazy busy schedule. I hope that you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. I believe there is so much to learn from every journey and this one is no different. If you like what we do here at the Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast, share an episode with a friend or give us a review on your favorite podcast platform.As always-pick one thing you can do today to build a life you don’t want to take a vacation from!Cheers,ShawnFounder, Vodyssey.com
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Jun 5, 2024 • 23min

Episode #175 - Why I Believe That Most Investors Are Too Quick To Quit Thier Full Time Jobs

Get your FREE Property Analysis Tool:STR DataSenseGet Vodyssey DataSense Comprehensive Property Analysis Training & Tools for just $97:STR DataSense powered by VodysseyBook a call with a Vodyssey Lifestyle Asset Pro:Strategy Session Application - VodysseyWhat’s up guys, welcome back to another episode of The Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast. On this segment of Whiskey Wednesday Dave and I discuss why I believe that most people try and cut ties or quit their W2 jobs too soon. We also talked about why all of the latest and greatest software tools will never save a struggling property if you don't have the fundamentals dialed in. If you like what we do here at the Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast, share an episode with a friend or give us a review on your favorite podcast platform.As always-pick one thing you can do today to build a life you don’t want to take a vacation from!Cheers,Shawn MooreFounder, Vodyssey.com
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May 29, 2024 • 23min

Episode #174 - Why I Won't Invest In These 5 States

Get your FREE Property Analysis Tool:STR DataSenseGet Vodyssey DataSense Comprehensive Property Analysis Training & Tools for just $97:STR DataSense powered by VodysseyBook a call with a Vodyssey Lifestyle Asset Pro:Strategy Session Application - VodysseyWhat’s up guys, welcome back to another episode of The Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast. On this segment of Whiskey Wednesday Dave and I discuss why I won't invest in 5 specific states. We also discussed the misconception of branding your short term rental and why branding correctly is so important. If you like what we do here at the Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast, share an episode with a friend or give us a review on your favorite podcast platform.As always-pick one thing you can do today to build a life you don’t want to take a vacation from!Cheers,Shawn Moore

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