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Jul 01, 2025•10 min
✅ FREE masterclass → how to earn $250K+ NET per year from Airbnb: https://buildstrwealth.com/550250masterclass 🎟 STR Wealth Conference →https://www.strwealthconference.com This episode is brought to you by StayFi — the easiest way to grow your direct bookings! Visit stayfi.com/bill and use code "BILL" for an exclusive 50% off your first three months. I've sold several short-term rentals in my portfolio over the years and I’m about to do it again. This isn’t clickbait. It’s the strategy that bu...
Jun 24, 2025•10 min
This episode is brought to you by StayFi — the easiest way to grow your direct bookings! Visit stayfi.com/bill and use code "BILL" for an exclusive 50% off your first three months. Think you’ve nailed your summer pricing strategy? Think again. In this episode, I sit down with Emile Sakhel, an anesthesiologist turned STR revenue genius and founder of Pricing by Mira, live from our 2,200-acre mastermind ranch retreat. We talk about the #1 mistake most hosts make heading into peak season, the psyc...
Jun 17, 2025•15 min
If you’re treating your STR like a hobby, don’t expect elite-level income. In this episode, I break down the 6 core tools I use to stay in the top 0.25% of earners —from revenue management to marketing to easy-button systems that actually scale. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to go all in, I’ll show you what works and where most hosts go wrong. This episode is brought to you by StayFi — the easiest way to grow your direct bookings! Visit stayfi.com/bill and use code "BILL" for an ...
Jun 11, 2025•21 min
Nashville isn’t dead. But you can’t play the same game everyone else is playing. The regulations are tighter, the market is flooded with copycat four bedrooms, and most agents don’t know how to underwrite these deals. The good news is there are still real opportunities if you know where to look. In this episode, I break down exactly where the real plays are in Nashville for 2025. Whether you are buying inside Davidson County or going just outside the lines to build true super properties, this wi...
Jun 03, 2025•17 min
In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how I’ve become the most recognized name in multiple industries by using a local celebrity strategy —and how you can do the same thing in just 100 days. I’ll walk you through: The “Kardashian Effect” (and what it has to do with STRs) Why co-hosts and property owners should stop chasing and start attracting A step-by-step plan to become the most known and trusted name in one high-value market How to use short weekly videos and $3/day ads to build a follo...
May 27, 2025•20 min
Montana is hands down my favorite place on earth—and I’ve done over $9M in deals there in the last two years. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly where the real opportunities still exist (and where you're just paying for the name). From fly fishing rivers to ski-in/ski-out condos, Lauren Taylor and I are covering the markets that actually cash flow—and the ones I’m still investing in today. If you’ve been sleeping on Montana or assuming it’s all hype, this will change your mind. This epis...
May 20, 2025•23 min
This episode is brought to you by StayFi — the easiest way to grow your direct bookings! Visit stayfi.com/bill and use code "BILL" for an exclusive 50% off your first three months. In this episode, Bill sits down with the legendary Avery Carl , CEO of The Short Term Shop and one of the top-selling STR agents in the country, to talk all things vacation markets, lowball offers, and smart investing in a high-interest economy . From scoring a $1.275M home on 30A for just $815K to breaking down why ...
May 13, 2025•34 min
Futurestay: www.futurestay.com/bill Jonathan Lazzarino [email protected] (832) 914-5012 Thinking about investing on the Alabama Coast? I’ve been doing deals down here for a decade—and today I’m bringing on my go-to agent, Jonathan Lozano, to break it all down. We talk cash flow realities, pet-friendly gold mines, what $175K down gets you right now, and why the new Gulf Shores airport is a game changer. This isn’t just hype—it’s the local, boots-on-the-ground insight you need to make ...
Apr 29, 2025•21 min
Futurestay: www.futurestay.com/bill There's a lot of noise out there about the Airbnb update—but here's the truth: don't freak out. If you're using a PMS like OwnerRez, Hospitable, or Guesty, just disclose what you’re doing in your listing. Background checks? Contracts? Email collection? Say it upfront. This isn’t a panic moment—it's a wake-up call to own your customer and build your email list the right way. I’m sharing how I’ve pushed to 43% direct bookings using simple tools like MarketMySTR ...
Apr 22, 2025•20 min
http://www.futurestay.com/bill In this episode of Bill Faeth Unfiltered, Bill welcomes special guest Phil Kennard, a seasoned professional from the vacation rental industry. Phil is the founder of Futurestay, a platform that simplifies direct bookings for short-term rental owners. Bill introduces Phil's impressive background, which includes creating video games for Take Two Interactive, and developing a PropTech company for property managers. Phil shares how Futurestay evolved from his own need ...
Apr 15, 2025•41 min
https://buildstrwealth.com/proforma http://www.futurestay.com/bill In this episode of Bill Faeth Unfiltered, Bill dives into the often-overlooked hidden costs of short-term rentals. He emphasizes the significant expenses that many investors fail to consider, such as carry costs from the purchase date to launch, and travel expenses for out-of-market properties. He shares personal insights, including an unforeseen $4,000 snow removal cost at his Elk Lodge property in North Carolina. Bill, along wi...
Apr 08, 2025•17 min
In this episode, Bill and Chris discuss how to master down payment assistance and the importance of advance preparation. Bill emphasizes the necessity of planning at least 90 days ahead to ensure financial readiness. He explains that lenders require a history of seasoned funds, typically going back 90 days. Bill also highlights the significance of maintaining a high credit score to secure premium rates from banks. He shares his personal strategies for managing credit, such as paying off credit c...
Apr 01, 2025•12 min
Jesse's Midterm Rental Summit: https://midtermrentalsummit.com/ Bill's STR Wealth Conference: https://strwealthconference.com/ Super Property Grader: https://go.buildstrwealth.com/superpropertygrader In this episode, Bill shares a personal story of facing zoning violations for hosting retreats at his property, revealing the stress and complications involved. Bill and Jesse discuss the broader challenges of running short-term rentals, including facing opposition from neighbors and dealing with en...
Mar 25, 2025•49 min
Super Grader: https://go.buildstrwealth.com/superpropertygrader Proforma: https://buildstrwealth.com/proforma Bill breaks down invaluable insights and tips on short-term rental property investments to avoid common pitfalls and optimize your returns. Drawing from real-world examples and personal experiences, the episode covers crucial strategies such as avoiding market-wide investments, focusing on specific properties, analyzing sub-markets by bedroom count, understanding entry costs, utilizing c...
Mar 20, 2025•15 min
https://strwealthconference.com/ https://buildstrwealth.com/innercircle Bill sits down with Tony Stancato, a successful entrepreneur in the property management space known for his effective use of LinkedIn. Tony reveals that Justin Welch's course motivated him to post consistently on LinkedIn for 90 days, which resulted in surprising traction and client engagements. Building on his social media success, Tony quit his W2 job the day before attending the STR Wealth Conference and transitioned full...
Mar 11, 2025•31 min
https://strwealthconference.com/ Bill is joined by Micheal Burt, a legendary high school basketball coach turned business coach, at the Greatness Factory in Nashville, Tennessee. Burt shares his journey from starting as a basketball coach at 15 to becoming the 'Super Coach,' a title given to him by Grant Cardone. He discusses his coaching philosophy, which includes integrating psychological principles from Stephen Covey's works into his coaching methods. Burt emphasizes the importance of intensi...
Mar 04, 2025•49 min
Safety Course - https://breezeway.learnworlds.com/ SnapPower Lights - !NEW 2025! - https://a.co/d/cm8Okzj Rescue Ready Ladder - https://berescueready.com/ In this episode of Bill Faeth Unfiltered, Bill welcomes Justin Ford from Breezeway to discuss the critical subject of safety in short-term rentals. The two share their common interests in skiing and snowboard, but the conversation quickly focuses on aspects of property safety, fueled by Ford's expertise. Ford is noted for his dedication to imp...
Feb 25, 2025•35 min
5/50/250 Plan : buildstrwealth.com/550250masterclass In this episode of Bill Faeth Unfiltered, Bill is joined by Tyler Coon of Savvy Realty at the Savvy Summit to discuss the concept of seller credits in real estate transactions. Bill highlights his extensive experience with seller credits, having secured over $2.2 million in credits, which contributed significantly to building his $20 million real estate portfolio. Tyler, praised as the 'King of Seller Credits' for his expertise on the agent si...
Feb 18, 2025•13 min
Bill speaks from the Hatley Pointe Ski Resort in North Carolina, recounting his recent ski vacation in Montana with his wife. He attends the Savvy Summit hosted by Tyler Coon and discusses his exploration of investment opportunities in newly developed ski resorts. Bill considers purchasing 165 acres with ski runs and a lodge, during which he plans to gain insights from the resort owners about their investment journey. He explains the importance of understanding hurdles, costs, and unexpected iss...
Feb 11, 2025•15 min
In this episode of Bill Faeth Unfiltered, Bill discusses the five most important lessons he's learned throughout his career. Starting at age 19 and now approaching a billion dollars in sales, he shares not only his successes but also his mistakes. The first lesson emphasizes the importance of having an intimate relationship with financials, inspired by his mother who managed a preschool. The need for accuracy and timeliness in financial management, such as completing P&Ls by the start of eac...
Feb 04, 2025•26 min
Bill sits down with Jeff Hampton to discuss his new book, 'The Investor's Blueprint to Asset Protection Made Simple,' highlighting its approachable language and practical advice. The discussion emphasizes the importance of asset protection as wealth increases, covering topics such as lawsuits, LLC structures, and the Corporate Transparency Act. Jeff explains how the Anderson model of asset protection and other traditional strategies may fall short, advocating for a layered approach combining LLC...
Jan 28, 2025•48 min
Bill outlines the top five markets that real estate investors, particularly those focused on short-term rentals, should avoid in 2025. Drawing from his extensive experience with a $22 million portfolio and 71 short-term rental acquisitions since 2015, Bill emphasizes the importance of eliminating unsuitable markets to avoid 'paralysis by analysis.' He recommends avoiding California, the Poconos, Myrtle Beach, 30A in Florida, and the Texas coast due to high costs, regulation issues, and saturatio...
Jan 21, 2025•21 min
Couple’s Retreat - https://go.buildstrwealth.com/montanacouples Bill and his wife, Brea, discuss the importance of alignment in both personal life and investment strategies. The couple recounts their early misalignments and how their journey into real estate investments, specifically short-term rentals, brought them closer. They share their first significant investment in a beautiful beach house in Seaside, Florida, and their subsequent realization that they could not afford the 30A market. They...
Jan 14, 2025•27 min
Bill sits down with Pace Morby to debunk myths about the profitability and viability of Airbnb. Bill, known for his highly successful short-term rental strategies and large events, shares his expertise on how to transform average properties into 'super properties.' The discussion explores the importance of marketability, meticulous property searches, and maintaining high standards for quality and cleanliness. Bill emphasizes the value of hands-on management, providing personalized guest experien...
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Bill sits down with Billy Jinks, a successful entrepreneur from Phoenix, Arizona. Billy shares his journey in the ground transportation business, owning Jet Limousine, one of the largest companies in Arizona, and describes his early fascination with limos and cars. They discuss the growth of Billy's company from 30-50 vehicles in 2020 to a fleet of about 100 vehicles, including various types of buses and luxury cars, generating approximately $19 million annually. Billy also owns Salt River Tubin...
Dec 31, 2024•26 min•Ep. 169
Bill narrates a whimsical, rhyming tale styled after 'Twas the Night Before Christmas,' where the anticipation for summer bookings replaces the holiday excitement. He humorously describes the preparation for Airbnb bookings and includes a call-to-action for viewers to join a Facebook group live session on Christmas morning. Bill encourages the audience to set their dynamic pricing, notify their guests, and gear up for the summer booking season. Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/g...
Dec 24, 2024•7 min•Ep. 168
Bill welcomes Matt Porcaro, creator of the 203K Way. Matt transitioned from corporate America to full-time real estate investing, starting with a 3.5% FHA loan and turning $9,500 into $130,000 in equity. He dives into the details of the 203K Way, an FHA loan program that allows for purchasing and renovating properties with minimal down payment. Matt shares his journey from working as an engineer in New York City to discovering this lesser-known, government-backed financing tool, which enabled hi...
Dec 17, 2024•30 min•Ep. 167
Bill sits down with John Hildebrand, an expert in short-term rentals and an advocate with extensive experience in managing and co-hosting properties. They dive into pressing regulation issues in Scottsdale, discussing capacity constraints and advocacy efforts, including the formation of the Arizona for Responsible Tourism organization. John shares his journey, including his history in photography and his passion for building and renovating homes. They talk about the challenges of finding the rig...
Dec 10, 2024•43 min•Ep. 166
Bill welcomes Ryan Bakke, a tax strategist, who discusses essential tax-saving strategies for entrepreneurs, property owners, and real estate investors. Ryan emphasizes the importance of proper bookkeeping and having a CPA for effective tax planning and minimizing audit risks. They discuss using quarterly meetings with CPAs for accurate tax estimates and prepaying taxes to avoid penalties. Ryan explains the value of paying children for business tasks, contributing to their Roth IRAs, and ensurin...
Nov 26, 2024•26 min•Ep. 165
