The podcast covers various interesting topics including the importance of retaining guests in the short-term rental business, their experience at an F1 race in Miami, StayFi's upfront costs and Wi-Fi network setup for single family homes, email marketing best practices, the impact of terrible reviews on Airbnb, building in the wild and unexpected guests at rental properties.

Brian Payne is a co-founder and CEO of Furnished Finder, a mid-term rental marketplace for landlords and travelers staying months at a time. He also helped build KeyCheck, which provides landlord tools like tenant screening, custom leases, online rent payment, and renters insurance.https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-payne-1a1986122/https://www.linkedin.com/company/furnished-finder/https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Watch Mike's free hotel case study at www.strsecrets.com/hotelsConnect with the HostsMichael Sjogren: Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Clubhouse | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Page | Linkedinhttps://linktr.ee/the_airbnbguyEmanuele Pani: Clubhouse | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedinWatch Mike's free masterclass training on www.strsecrets.com/masterclass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Chisum specializes in financing for vacation homes/STR properties in all 50 states. Their most popular option is the 10% down second home occupancy loan.www.strhomefinancing.comWatch Mike's free hotel case study at www.strsecrets.com/hotelsConnect with the HostsMichael Sjogren: Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Clubhouse | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Page | Linkedinhttps://linktr.ee/the_airbnbguyEmanuele Pani: Clubhouse | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedinWatch Mike's free masterclass training on www.strsecrets.com/masterclass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lindsay Lovell had an explosive, successful start in real estate investing. In just the first 18 months, Lindsay scaled from zero to 36 doors, reaching her goal of financial freedom along the way. She started with a focus on the BRRRR method and then quickly expanded into flips, STRs, joint ventures, and passive investments. Now, only two years later, her portfolio consists of 57 long-term rentals, 15 short-term rentals, and LP in 2 mobile home park syndications. Scaling this quickly involved leveraging various creative financing strategies, including hard money loans, tapping into equity from BRRRRs, forming relationships with local banks, and even utilizing a self-directed IRA and self-directed Roth IRA. With her portfolio spanning across multiple states, Lindsay has developed the skills to build teams and get traction quickly, allowing her to be successful investing in differing markets. Lindsay recently co-founded G-VI Capital Management, LLC, which has over $15M in assets within three funds under management. The unique opportunity that G-VI Capital Management offers to investors is access to all the benefits of investing in various markets, with a blend of vacation rentals and long-term rentals, without any of the workloads it takes to run rentals successfully. Additionally, Lindsay co-founded Wanderlust Stays, a co-hosting/vacation rental management company that oversees properties across the country.www.instagram.com/lindsayzanelovellwww.facebook.com/lindsayzanelovellWatch Mike's free hotel case study at www.strsecrets.com/hotels.Connect with the HostsMichael Sjogren: Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Clubhouse | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Page | Linkedinhttps://linktr.ee/the_airbnbguyEmanuele Pani: Clubhouse | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedinWatch Mike's free masterclass training on www.strsecrets.com/masterclass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robin Simon is a partner at Easy Street Capital overseeing the "DSCR Loan" platform, specializing in financing short-term rentals. We are one of the nation's leaders and forerunners of lending on STRs, pioneering use of alternative qualification methods (AirDNA, etc.), and recently medium-term rentals and co-housing.https://linktr.ee/robinsimonescwww.instagram.com/robinsimonescwww.linkedin.com/robinsimonescwww.twitter.com/robinsimoneschttps://www.easystreetcap.com/short-term-rentalsWatch Mike's free hotel case study at www.strsecrets.com/hotels.Connect with the HostsMichael Sjogren: Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Clubhouse | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Page | Linkedinhttps://linktr.ee/the_airbnbguyEmanuele Pani: Clubhouse | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedinWatch Mike's free masterclass training on www.strsecrets.com/masterclass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Krysten Sjogren is an interior stylist with over ten years of experience in residential and hospitality and a seasoned 15-year marketer who made her mark in the short-term rental world by transforming around 100 properties. In 2017, Krysten and her husband, Michael, founded Occupied, LLC, a national short-term rental and management company. They have a portfolio of 100 short-term rental properties across four states, including two boutique hotels on Boston’s North Shore. With a background in designing interiors for multi-family communities, Krysten shifted her focus to updating the properties in their portfolio. This quickly expanded as she realized she was passionate about helping other hosts bring their tired listings to life. In 2020, Krysten founded On Design Interiors LLC, a boutique interior design studio specializing in curating short-term rentals, boutique hotels, multi-family apartment communities, model homes, and commercial spaces. Her designs have been featured by major brands nationwide, including Wayfair, Pottery Barn, West Elm, Ashley Home Stores, and Sherwin Williams. She now leads a team of stylists to execute their ever-growing list of new projects.https://www.instagram.com/on_designinteriors/Watch Mike's free hotel case study at www.strsecrets.com/hotelsConnect with the HostsMichael Sjogren: Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Clubhouse | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Page | Linkedinhttps://linktr.ee/the_airbnbguyEmanuele Pani: Clubhouse | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedinWatch Mike's free masterclass training on www.strsecrets.com/masterclass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After 17 years of being together, middle school sweethearts Kyle and Allie Fugatt embarked on an exciting journey into real estate in 2019. With Kyle's background as an Electrical Engineer for a large European Firm and Allie's experience as a high school science teacher, the couple initially pursued long-term rental investments before taking their business venture in a new direction - short-term rentals - in 2021. Fast forward sixteen months later, and both have retired from their respective careers to pursue investing full-time. Now, Kyle and Allie cohost over 15 properties, own a boutique hotel, own a construction and holdings company, and run a capital-raising company for large STR investment properties. This power duo has certainly made strides with each passing year yet continues making remarkable achievements along the way.www.instagram.com/the_str_syndicatorwww.instagram.com/she_host_blueridgeWatch Mike's free hotel case study at www.strsecrets.com/hotels.Connect with the HostsMichael Sjogren: Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Clubhouse | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Page | Linkedinhttps://linktr.ee/the_airbnbguyEmanuele Pani: Clubhouse | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedinWatch Mike's free masterclass training on www.strsecrets.com/masterclass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patryk Swietek used to work at AvantStay, an STR arbitrage company, as a product manager in 2019. He got laid off in 2020 during Covid. He bought his first STR in September 2021 and has been hooked since! Currently, Patryk is the founder of the STR Nation community, where he helps educate other investors on how to get into STR investing. Patryk has joined STR Secrets mastermind, propelling him to new heights by owning a property management company and more STR rentals in Joshua Tree, CA.https://www.instagram.com/patryk_swietek/Watch Mike's free hotel case study at www.strsecrets.com/hotels.Connect with the HostsMichael Sjogren: Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Clubhouse | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Page | Linkedinhttps://linktr.ee/the_airbnbguyEmanuele Pani: Clubhouse | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedinWatch Mike's free masterclass training on www.strsecrets.com/masterclass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leo Walton became a part of the founding team at SUPERHOG in 2019 after having spent seven years running the supply function at onefinestay. These experiences have given him a deep understanding of and passion for the STR industry. In his role, he works closely with operators and hosts, helping them unlock growth and streamline operations using SUPERHOG, combining guest screening with damage waivers and embedded insurance. Part-time runner, a full-time dad, and a Man Utd fan.https://www.instagram.com/superhog_leohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/leo-walton-aa59bb25Get a free 60-day screening from Superhog upon signing up here.Watch Mike's free hotel case study at www.strsecrets.com/hotels.Connect with the HostsMichael Sjogren: Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Clubhouse | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Page | Linkedinhttps://linktr.ee/the_airbnbguyEmanuele Pani: Clubhouse | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedinWatch Mike's free masterclass training on www.strsecrets.com/masterclass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony and Sara Robinson are a husband and wife duo turned business partners who have built a social media presence as STR experts. They went from climbing the corporate ladder to managing a multi-million dollar STR portfolio in two years. Tony J. Robinson is a Real Estate Investor, the co-host of The Real Estate Robinsons YouTube channel, and the co-host of the Bigger Pockets Real Estate Rookie Show. Tony has experience in long-distance real estate investing, the BRRRR strategy, real estate partnerships, and short-term rentals. Tony defied all odds as a young black male who became a father at 16, quickly scaled the corporate ladder at companies like Tesla, and has become a full-time real estate investor growing his portfolio to 30 short-term rentals in the last two years. Sara Robinson is a Real Estate Investor, and she and her husband, Tony J Robinson, co-host “The Real Estate Robinsons” YouTube channel, where they share the behind-the-scenes work of their short-term rental & flipping business. She was initially disinterested in being a part of her husband's real estate journey but got fully on board when he decided to focus on STRs. Sara knew her natural people skills, customer service experience, and desire to design spaces were perfect qualities to help grow their STR portfolio together as a team! She oversees all of their operations and guest communication and is the queen of making STR hosting relatable on social media. https://www.instagram.com/tonyjrobinsonhttps://www.instagram.com/SaraaRaad/Watch Mike's free hotel case study at www.strsecrets.com/hotels.Connect with the HostsMichael Sjogren: Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Clubhouse | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Page | Linkedinhttps://linktr.ee/the_airbnbguyEmanuele Pani: Clubhouse | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedinWatch Mike's free masterclass training on www.strsecrets.com/masterclass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices