In this episode of the Michigan Short Term Rentals Podcast, Tony Stancato and Jordan Painter dive into the power of investing in the exterior of your short-term rental. Whether it’s transforming a lackluster lawn or adding high-end amenities like a container pool, Jordan explains how smart outdoor upgrades can lead to massive returns. Learn how improving your outdoor spaces can significantly boost your rental revenue and add value to your property when it comes time to sell. From enhancing curb appeal to creating stunning outdoor environments that wow guests, Tony and Jordan cover all the esse ..read more

We interview Auston Cook about his journey in real estate. Auston shares a wealth of knowledge from land development to acquiring hotels. His portfolio of hotels: Long Lake Lodge Bay Inn of Petoskey Vindel Motel Follow Auston on Instagram Connect on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tony on LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jordan on LinkedIn ..read more

Today we have STR Insights founder Kenny Bedwell. Kenny goes over the top 5 Michigan markets and hints on one of the best markets in the United States being in the mitten state. We discuss amenities to push the shoulder season. Kenny hits on some of his favorite areas outside of Michigan. Follow Kenny on Instagram Checkout STR Insights Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michigan Vacation Rentals Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube  ..read more

Jordan and Tony get the opportunity to interview Matt Stillman on today's episode. Matt owns 30+ short term rentals, a property management company, real estate brokerage, and a vacation rental design company. See how Matt is pushing the envelope with his rentals (listen for his Marvel themed house in Michigan). Connect with Matt: Instagram @mybrokermatt Website https://www.wsrhome.com/ The Nest Collective Get tickets to the Michigan Short Term Rental Conference at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠michiganstrconference.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michigan Vacation Rentals Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connec ..read more

Dive deep into the world of short-term rentals with Brandon Beaudoin, a vacation rental owner with footprints in both Michigan and Tennessee. Unpack the distinctions, advantages, and experiences of managing properties across these two vibrant states. A special highlight? His Michigan property's staggering success with a gross of $130,000 this year! 541 Vacation Rentals Facebook Page 541 Vacation Rentals Instagram Join the Michigan Vacation Rentals Facebook group Connect on Instagram  Subscribe on YouTube  Connect with Tony on LinkedIn  Connect with J ..read more

In this episode of the Michigan Short Term Rentals Podcast, Tony Stancato and Jordan Painter break down five critical factors that every real estate agent must consider when working with short-term rental investors. From understanding your client's true objectives to avoiding the biggest mistakes when it comes to property setup and local regulations, this episode is packed with practical advice that can make or break an investment. You'll hear why doing proper "enemy research" on competitors is essential—because if you're cutting corners with grandma's quilts and a shoestring budget, you'll g ..read more

In this episode, Tony Stancato and Jordan Painter dive into Tony's recent experience at a boutique hotel conference, where they explore key lessons from industry leaders and the path to scaling up from short-term rentals to boutique hotels. Tony shares seven powerful insights that span the journey of entrepreneurship, including the importance of perseverance, taking calculated risks, and not letting age define your success. From stories of multimillion-dollar raises by a 27-year-old to how challenges build mental toughness, this episode will inspire you to push past obstacles and aim higher in ..read more

In this special recap episode, Tony Stancato and Jordan Painter dive into the key takeaways from seven incredible guests who have shared their expertise on everything from scaling a property management company to ensuring the safety and satisfaction of your guests. Whether you're looking to streamline your operations, build relationships with real estate professionals, or uncover the most overlooked aspects of vacation rental success, this episode is packed with actionable insights. You'll hear from industry leaders like Patryk Swietek, who mastered the art of scaling fast by focusing on acqui ..read more

Imagine a software that can: - Automatically respond to guests - Make money for you by upselling guests - Make recommendations for improving your property - Retarget past guests And so much more! Learn about Besty.AI with co-founder Sam Dundas. Connect with Sam on LinkedIn Get a free trial of Besty.AI Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michigan Vacation Rentals Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with ..read more

Today Ryan Bakke, CPA and Tony dive deep into the STR loophole. Ryan recently defended an STR loophole audit for a client and won! Ryan provides insight on why his client won, what made it a smooth process, and how to prepare for one of your own. Connect with Ryan on Instagram Listen to Ryan's Podcast Around the STR Loophole Retaxprep.com  Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michigan Vacation Rentals Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube  ..read more