In this episode, Avery is joined by guest Bryan Cataldi for a follow-up on his journey of rehabbing a seven-cabin development in the Smokey Mountains. Brian shares his experiences from the project, highlighting the hard work and dedication required in the short term rental business. They discuss some impressive rental stats, his rehabbing strategy for this development, why he prefers one bedroom properties and more.   Check out Bryan's first episode:  Apple Podcasts Spotify Youtube How to connect with Avery: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ www.strquestions.com Fol ..read more

In this episode, Avery sits down with Philip Kennard, the founder of FutureStay, a property management operating system designed for the modern rentalpreneur. Philip shares his journey from a tech-savvy teenager to a successful entrepreneur who stumbled into the short-term rental industry by necessity. He emphasizes the importance of building the right habits and strategies for success in the short-term rental industry. He also shared insights on the importance of optimizing listings on platforms like Airbnb, creating a direct booking website, and leveraging market data for pricing strate ..read more

In this episode, Avery interviews Angel Piontek, the head of marketing at Point Central, a smart home technology company. They discuss various smart devices for short-term rentals, including smart locks, smart thermostats, and a few you might not have considered before, such as water sensors, door and window sensors, and smart noise monitors. Angel highlights the benefits of using smart property technology, such as automation, energy savings, asset protection, and enhanced guest satisfaction.   How to connect with Angel: angelpiontek.com www.linkedin.com/in/angelpiontek @angelpiontek ..read more

In this week's episode, Jamil Damji joins Avery to share his journey of self-teaching in real estate wholesaling for over 20 years and how it has shaped his unique approach to the business. They discuss the importance of ethics in real estate as well as the importance of relationships. Jamil shares his extensive experience in real estate wholesaling, offering valuable insights and advice for both new and seasoned investors.   How to connect with Jamil:  www.jdamji.com @jdamji on Instagram   How to connect with Avery: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ www.s ..read more

In this episode, Jamie Lane from AirDNA joins Avery to discuss the recent changes in AirDNA's interface and pricing. Jamie shares insights on how AirDNA tracks short-term rental data worldwide, providing insights on revenue, occupancy, amenities, and more. He highlights the significance of local expertise, as well as the importance of understanding market scores, amenities, and bedroom counts when investing in vacation rentals. They delve into some of the new features on AirDNA as well as the new pricing plans.    How to connect with Jamie and AirDNA:  https://www.airdna.co/ htt ..read more

In this episode, Lisa Chastain joins the Avery to delve into personal finance and building healthy relationships with money. Lisa emphasizes her mission to empower women to become financial powerhouses by developing a healthy relationship with money and debt. Their conversation emphasizes the need for clarity, mindset shifts, and practical systems to achieve financial success.   How to connect with Lisa: https://lisachastain.com/ https://lisachastain.com/podcast/    How to connect with Avery: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ www.strquestions.com Foll ..read more

This week Avery is joined by two Short Term Shop agents in the Sarasota and Bradenton area, John and Christina McNaught. They go through a brief overview of owning properties in this market, such as what the seasonality is like, what types of properties perform best, why it's crucial to have an agent who is familiar with the area and more.    Check out our 10 episode deep dive on the Sarasota/Bradenton market:  https://tr.ee/FylAf0dQXgYoutube   How to connect with Avery: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ www.strquestions.com Follow Avery Carl on Instagram ..read more

This week Avery is joined by MyOutDesk CEO, Daniel Ramsey. They discuss the relevance of virtual assistants in the short term rental industry, emphasizing the non-stop nature of this business and the need for support that can handle tasks at any hour. They also discuss the benefits of having a virtual assistant and touch on why delegation is crucial for business growth.                How to connect with Daniel:  myoutdesk.com https://www.youtube.com/@danielramsey_   How to connect with Avery: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop ..read more

This week Avery is joined by franchising expert, Jon Ostenson. They discuss the similarities between real estate investing and franchising, such as building cash flows, enjoying tax benefits, and creating long-term assets. John points out that many real estate investors are turning to franchises to diversify their portfolios, especially in the current market. John also highlights the advantages of buying a franchise over starting a company from scratch, emphasizing the support system that comes with a franchise. They also touch on the popular types of franchises, insights on investment costs f ..read more

This week Avery is joined by Sabrina Guler, Techvestor COO and Co-founder. Avery and Sabrina highlight the misconception that the short-term rental business is a passive investment. They also emphasize the importance of making the right investment decisions upfront, such as choosing the right property and considering renovations and amenities. Sabrina also shares how Techvestor goes about choosing markets and scaling within those markets.   How to connect with Sabrina: www.techvestor.com TT: @Sabrina.Guler IG: @sabrinaguler42 Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinaguler How to connect ..read more