The journey to vacation rentals will look different for everyone. In today's episode, Kirby Kirby Atwell talks about how he went from flipping properties to long-term tenants and now short-term rentals. Kirby is a graduate of the United States Military Academy. He served 6 years as an army officer and in 2011, he started rehabbing homes with two friends and they rehab over 70 homes in four years. Amazing right?   Listen: From Flipping Homes to Airbnb with Kirby Atwell   Watch: From Flipping Homes to Airbnb with Kirby Atwell Some of the links mentioned are affiliate lin ..read more

It's important for you to have the right emails sent to your guests at the right time so you can get reviews like this: “Oh my god! Excellent communications” But is there too much communication? or too little? In today's episode, I'll talk about “Communications” in your Airbnb listing and the five essential emails to send to your guests. I'll also discuss how to set them up on Airbnb, and how to set them up on IGMs, which is the property management platform that I use for my listings.   Listen: Five Emails to Send for Airbnb Guests   Watch: Five Emails to Send Your ..read more

Today. I'm going to talk about “Building an Airbnb Team.” Yes, I spoke about the importance of your team on Episode 33 How to Build and Keep a Team for your Airbnb but in today’s episode, I’m going to go deeper. The team when you’re buying your property or renting to the team that runs your str. Because as much as we want to believe we can do it all, I’m sorry to tell you you can't. We can’t build a successful short-term rental without a team. As you know I just launched my first cabin in Georgia and I couldn’t have done it without the amazing team that’s over there. Making sure ..read more

Dear host, I’ve been looking back at 2020 as well as the first half of 2021. We all dealt with the obstacles 2020 handed us, and some of us are still struggling with difficult situations now in 2021. Today’s episode is Surrender While Taking Action, you might think it’s a contradiction, or what does that have to do with short-term rentals. I’ve talked a lot about the sale of Eveland 1.0, my original Airbnb, and I’ve also shared openly about the cancer diagnosis I received earlier this year. In both of those situations, I’ve faced so many things that were simply out of my control ..read more

Dear hosts, we're back with another episode of the hosting journey podcast. And this time I have Heather Bayer from the vacation rental success formula. In Adapting and Changing with the Times. We're going to talk about pivoting your business. How do you change and shift immediately with everything that is happening? Because we're still in the middle of a pandemic and her government in Canada keeps extending lockdowns and making changes. TRANSCRIPT: Links: The Hosting Journey Facebook Group The Travel Nurse Playbook Robuilt YouTube Channel Robuilt Glamping Program   ..read more

The real estate market is hot, and you're wondering, “Should I sell my Airbnb/short-term rental?” Maybe you’ve earned some equity since you bought your place, or maybe your location regulations are increasing. In today’s video, I speak about the questions you should ask yourself when you’re thinking of selling. Because selling isn't just about the money. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT:   Links: The Hosting Journey Facebook Group The Travel Nurse Playbook   PS: Want more… Follow Follow Follow The post Ep 128: Should You Sell Your Airbnb? appeared first on The H ..read more

The real estate market is hot, and you're wondering, “Should I sell my Airbnb/short-term rental?” Maybe you’ve earned some equity since you bought your place, or maybe your location regulations are increasing. In today’s video I speak about the questions you should ask yourself when you’re thinking of selling. Because selling isn't just about the money. In today’s video I’m going to talk about Eveland 1.o How it started The money it made And why I decided to sell it. Return on Equity Return on Equity for Real Estate Investors https://www.thebalancesmb.com › Real Estate › Basic ..read more

Dear hosts, we're back with another episode of The Hosting Journey. In today’s episode, “From Tiny Home to an Empire,” I talk to Rob Abasolo from the Robuilt YouTube channel. And we discuss his very specific niche, tiny homes, and glamping. Have you stayed in a tiny home? Or do you wonder if you could fit one into your backyard? Well, that’s what Rob did! Oh Yeah. In this episode Rob and I discuss: How he got started His secrets for dealing with naysayers The big life changes he has just made What makes Rob’s life rich Yeah, it's not just guacamole for his Chiptole; and if you ..read more

Dear hosts, I have gone to the dark side. That’s what the folks in my Facebook group, The Hosting Journey, are saying. Why you may ask? Because I’m going to accept pets at Eveland 2.0. Yes, today’s episode is about Hosting Pets at your Short Term Rental or Airbnb.   I'm going to talk about: Planning ahead Equipping your space Taking charge, and Supplying the tools. And yes, that spells Pets. I’m also going to let you know why I decided to host pets.   Video Transcript: Evelyn (00:00): Dear hosts, I have gone to the dark side. I know my people in the Facebook grou ..read more

Dear hosts, it has been ohh so long since I was in your lovely ears. How long? Well, spring is in full force in NYC, I sold Eveland 1.0, I already bought 3 houses for Eveland 2.0 and I have lost my hair due to chemotherapy. If you have no clue what I’m talking about, go and listen to Episode 123: No Heat, a Leak, and Plan C so you can catch up. Before you leave, stop and listen to today's episode, “5 Key Questions Everyone Should Answer.” In this episode, I talk with Michelle from Cityami. Whether you’re just starting your short-term rental journey, you’re thinking of selling or you have b ..read more