
Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast
Real Estate Expert, Shawn Moore, from Vodyssey.com, brings you the Vodyssey's Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast. Discover the best tips, tactics & strategies for growing and scaling your short-term vacation rental portfolio. Discover the difference between traditional short-term vacation rentals and true Lifestyle Assets. Learn from Shawn's 20 years of ups and downs in the Real Estate Investing game. Expert interviews on Acquisition, Legal, Finance, Management & more. All focused on building your Lifestyle Asset portfolio giving you Lifestyle & Financial Freedom starting today.
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Latest episodes

Aug 9, 2024 • 36min
Episode 193 - Dental Practice Owner To Short Term Rental Investor w/ Dr. CE Peck
In this episode of the Vacation Rental Revolution podcast, host Shawn Moore interviews Dr. CE Peck, a dental practice owner and short-term rental investor. CE shares his journey into the short-term rental game, including his background as a dentist and the challenges he faced in finding time to invest. He discusses how he chose the market of Galveston, Texas, and the process of finding and purchasing his first property. CE also talks about the importance of having a strong community and the value of the Vodyssey network as he continues to scale his portfolio.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!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

Aug 7, 2024 • 25min
Episode 192 - Co-Hosting & Arbitrage Are Not Wealth Building Strategies
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 why I don't think Co-Hosting or Rental Arbitrage are worth the time and effort long term. We talked about a crazy high airline prices and how it affects the short term rental world. We also talked about ROI (return on investment) expectations in the short term rental world.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

Aug 2, 2024 • 36min
Episode 191 - From Long-Term Rentals to Short-Term Rentals with George Rivera
In this episode of the Vacation Rental Revolution podcast, Shawn Moore interviews George Rivera about his journey into short-term rental investing. George shares his background as a serial entrepreneur and how he got interested in real estate investing. He discusses his transition from long-term rentals to short-term rentals and the benefits he sees in the STR market. George also talks about his current properties in Fredericksburg, Texas, and northern Michigan, and his plans for future expansion. He emphasizes the importance of not doing it alone and seeking help and advice from experienced investors.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!www.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

Jul 31, 2024 • 23min
Episode 190 - The Big 3 Wealth Building Levers With Real Estate Investing
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 the big 3 wealth building levers in real estate investing; cash flow, appreciation & tax advantages. We also talked about a crazy law in Oregon that is another example of policy makers putting in place rules that have unintended consequences that hurt a lot of people. 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

Jul 26, 2024 • 58min
Episode 189 - Discipline & Strategic Decision Making with Drew Griffin
Drew Griffin, inspired by his father-in-law, shares his journey into real estate investing focusing on short-term rentals. Topics include property selection, financing with HELOCs, discipline, working with mentors, the importance of property managers, and securing five-star reviews for success in the vacation rental business.

Jul 24, 2024 • 27min
Episode 188 - Online Coach Posing In AirBNB Caught Red Handed
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 an online coach who was filming ads in an AirBnB and acting like it was his when it wasn't. We also talked about what amenities you should add to your home to increase performance. We finished up discussing whether it is best to purchase one big home or multiple smaller ones. 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

Jul 19, 2024 • 36min
Episode 187 - Becoming The #1 Property In A Competitive Market w/ Tony & Carrie Auchly
Experienced short-term rental investors, Tony and Carrie Auchly, share their journey of building the #1 property in a competitive market. They discuss the challenges faced, including firing their contractor halfway through the build and self-performing work. Emphasizing the importance of clear property goals, they highlight the value of adapting during the building process and focusing on creating a property loved by guests. They share their success in booking guests, positive feedback received, and offer advice for others considering a new build.

Jul 17, 2024 • 22min
Episode 186 - Why Your Marketing Should Never Appeal To The Masses
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 our new 1% Club and what it takes to qualify.We also talked about the biggest mistake many short term rental investors make when marketing their property which leads to lack luster performance. 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

Jul 12, 2024 • 38min
Episode 185 - Collecting Contact Info For Every Guest with StayFi Founder, Arthur Colker
In this episode of the Vacation Rental Revolution podcast, I interviewed Arthur Colker, CEO and founder of Stayfi. We discussed the importance of collecting guest data and using it to build relationships and drive direct bookings. Arthur explains how Stayfi's software helps hosts collect guest data through a captive portal when guests join the property's Wi-Fi network. He emphasizes the value of communicating with guests and providing value-added content to stay top of mind. We also discuss the benefits of targeting specific availability and using text marketing to fill last-minute vacancies. It was a great conversation highlighting the importance of data collection and effective communication in maximizing the profitability of vacation rentals.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

Jul 10, 2024 • 22min
Episode 184 - AirBNB's New Update & The Biggest Mistake New Investors Make
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 AirBNB's summer update and why I believe it is a great move to attract younger users to the platform.We also talked about the biggest mistake new short term rental investors make when launching their property which leads to dealing with big obstacles down the line. 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