This week Avery is joined by Jim Sheils, real estate investor who specializes in the build-to-rent model. They discuss the advantages of Build-to-Rent, emphasizing its efficiency in reducing maintenance costs and increasing tenant retention compared to older properties. Jim highlights the importance of starting small, and the necessity of understanding the complexities involved in new construction. Jim also shares some insights on his other passion, building a successful family life. He advocates for creating a balance between professional success and personal fulfillment, emphasizin ..read more

In this episode, Avery sits down with AJ Osborne, a self-storage investing mogul and the founder of Cedar Creek Capital. AJ shared his incredible journey from insurance sales to becoming a leading figure in the self-storage industry, and how this asset class played a crucial role during a life-altering personal crisis.  AJ emphasizes the concept of having a "margin of stupidity," as they discuss the importance of keeping your real estate investing strategy simple and repeatable.   How to connect with AJ: https://www.cedarcreekwealth.com   How to connect with Avery: The ..read more

In this episode, Avery is joined by Craig Curelop to talk about the house hacking strategy and how it can change the tragectory of your life. They discuss the different approaches to househacking, how fluctuating interest rates have impacted house hacking, the most ideal markets for house hacking and more.    How to connect with Craig: https://www.thefiteam.com/ https://invest2fi.com/  @thefiguy, @the_fi_team on instagram   How to connect with Avery: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ www.strquestions.com Follow Avery Carl on Instagram  Follow Avery C ..read more

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