Ep. 107- Balancing Success, Management, and Pets in Short Term Rentals In this captivating episode of Whisky Wednesday, Shawn Moore and Dave Sivulich explore the fine line between sharing success and flaunting it in the short term rental game. 🏡🤩 Join us as we dissect the art of modesty in a world where everyone is striving for the top. When does celebrating your wins turn into showing off, and how can you strike that balance? We've got insights to help you navigate this tricky terrain. 📈💼 P...
Sep 13, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 107
In today's episode, I had the opportunity to chat with short term rental veteran, Tim Hubbard. Tim's a successful investor and CEO of a seven-figure short term rental management company shares it all. We covered the insider tips you need to know to acquiring, operating and scaling a successful short term rental business. Tim & I also discussed the concerns we share, as well as the opportunities we see in the short term rental world happening right now.
Sep 08, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 106
In this week's episode of Whisky Wednesday, we're diving headfirst into a topic that's hotter than a fresh batch of biscuits: Why you shouldn't wait to buy in the real estate game. 💼🏘️ Join Shawn Moore and Dave Sivulich as they share the secrets to success in today's market. From why kids today need a lesson in property ownership to the role of education in fueling motivation and determination, we're serving up insights that'll leave you hungry for more. 📚💪 Oh, and in case you were wondering...
Sep 06, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 105
Successful Vacation Rental Owners, Sean & Dee Crowley purchased their first vacation home investment by finally saying “YES” and chasing their dreams. Sean & Dee share the ups, downs and everything in between as we dive into their journey in the vacation rental world. Similar to so many success stories, here’s what I can tell you about Sean & Dee. They are hungry, driven, up for the work, and THEY LISTEN. I’ve worked with thousands of people who say they want to build a portfolio of ...
Sep 01, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 104
Get ready to uncork the ultimate podcast experience with Shawn Moore and Dave Sivulich! Join us on Whisky Wednesday as we dive into the world of short term rentals, exploring trending topics, personal stories, and expert insights. 🏡🌍 In Episode 1, we're serving up a potent blend of high interest rates, low inventory challenges, and a splash of Southern charm from Shawn's recent trip to Georgia. Whether you're a seasoned player in the short term rental game or just getting started, we've got th...
Aug 30, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 103
In today’s episode, we chat with PointCentral’s own Nate Wysk about how smart home technology is helping to revolutionize the vacation rental industry. PointCentral provides rental property automation for vacation rental properties, allowing owners and managers to monitor and control access and energy for all their properties remotely, from a single dashboard, in real-time. Their solutions include remote locks and smart keys, water & energy usage management, and noise monitoring. All of this...
Aug 25, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 102
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of AI and its impact on short-term rental (STR) platforms. Our special guest, Jeremy Gall, the Founder of Breezeway, joins us to explore how AI is transforming the industry and propelling platforms towards becoming comprehensive one-stop shops. Breezeway, known primarily as a property operations platform, has leveraged the power of ChatGPT4 to expand its capabilities and offer advanced guest communication tools. Jeremy shares how ChatGPT4 enabl...
Jul 21, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 101
Thank you so much for your support of the Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast. We have reached 100 episodes! For our 100th episode, I wanted to dial back the clock and take you through my investing journey. I did an interview a while back about the ups and downs of my journey into Vacation Home Investing and what led me to start Vodyssey as the absolute GOLD standard of education when it comes to building lifestyle and financial freedom investing in vacation homes. If you are listening, you may w...
Jul 14, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 100
With everything going on in the world of finance, there are a lot of misconceptions about what is available to us as investors. One big misconception is that 10% down vacation rental financing is dead. Today I had one of our top lenders, Jeff Chisum, join me on the podcast and we talked about just that. There are a number of programs that are no longer available, but there have also been some even better ones pop up. I always say that building the right dream team and making sure that you work w...
Jul 07, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 99
The most dependable and consistent way to build wealth is owning real estate. With ownership comes the need to finance your next deal and we dive into some unconventional and creative ways to fund your next deal in today’s episode. I was joined by William Tingle, the creator of Sub2Deals.com, a website specializing in products and training for creative finance investors for over 20 years. He is the recognized expert in the creative real estate investing technique known as “subject to.” We dive i...
Jun 30, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 98
I had the chance to sit down with Darin & Nena Green today and I can’t wait for you to dive into this episode. We spoke about their journey into vacation rental investing and making it a family affair. They shared their story of how they were going to create a unique experience for their guests and the inspiration behind that experience. Similar to all of our success stories, here’s what I can tell you about Darin & Nena. they are hungry, driven, up for the work, and THEY LISTEN. I’ve wo...
Jun 23, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 97
Unlock the Power of Tax Law: Build Wealth Strategically! Discover the untapped potential of utilizing tax law as a game-changing wealth building strategy. In this episode, we sit down with the esteemed Mike Pine from Pine Co CPAs to delve deep into this fascinating subject. Believe it or not, Uncle Sam can be the secret to scaling & funding your real estate empire. The truly astonishing aspect of this strategy is its accessibility—almost anyone can seize this opportunity. Sadly, most people ...
Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 96
In this episode, we sit down with Dustin Abney, an industry veteran and seasoned expert in the short-term rental (STR) market. As the CEO at Portoro, Dustin brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. We delve into the benefits of partnering with a professional property manager and how it can make a significant difference in the success of your vacation rental. Today's STR market is fiercely competitive, and it can be overwhelming for individual owners to juggle the multitude of re...
Jun 09, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 95
Shawn sits down with Vodyssey's COO, Dave Sivulich in the Blue Form Media studio in St. George, Utah. They discuss their friendship, how Dave got involved in the short-term rental industry, & discuss tips & tricks for updating & maintaining old rentals. Cheers, Shawn Moore Founder, Vodyssey.com
Jun 02, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 94
Are you curious about how the travel landscape is changing in the United States? In this in-depth analysis, we delve into the fascinating developments that shaped the short-term rental industry in Q1 2023. Discover how increased regulations, the rise of alternative accommodations, and an increased focus on sustainability are challenging traditional norms. Get the inside scoop on how technology and competition are transforming the playing field, making it an exciting space to watch. Also, we unve...
May 26, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 93
In today’s episode we are going to dive into the ever-evolving world of midterm rentals, providing you with valuable insights and the latest trends to help you make informed decisions as an investor or host. Whether you're a seasoned investor looking to expand your portfolio or a homeowner interested in earning extra income through midterm rentals, this podcast is your compass to navigate this dynamic landscape. We had the chance to chat with Brian Payne, CEO and Co-Founder of FurnishedFinder.co...
May 12, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 92
I always say that the road to anywhere worth going is never easy. My goal is to share with you the ups and downs of vacation rental ownership so that you can walk into this game with your eyes wide open. In today's episode we get to chat with first time vacation rental investors John & Lauri Hinshaw. We dive deep into their journey that includes an overwhelming remodel in a remote area that left them questioning whether they would ever do this again. I am so appreciative of John and Laurie f...
May 04, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 91
Successful Vacation Rental Owners, Dan & Amy Hanson purchased their first vacation home investment by finally saying “YES” and chasing their dreams. Dan & Amy share the ups, downs and everything in between as we dive into their journey in the vacation rental world. Similar to so many success stories, here’s what I can tell you about Dan & Amy. They are hungry, driven, up for the work, and THEY LISTEN. I’ve worked with thousands of people who say they want to build a portfolio of Life...
Apr 28, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 90
When it comes to success, people often debate between experience and knowledge. Now, knowledge is great, but let's face it, without the ability to apply it, it's useless! That's why experience is the real game-changer! It's the hands-on, in-the-trenches learning that separates the winners from the losers. And the best part? You can't "fake" experience. You either have it or you don't. - it's the key to unlocking success! In today's episode, I share a crazy story of knowledge without experience b...
Apr 21, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 89
First time vacation rental owners, Nate & Jen Morris, were first introduced to vacation home investing just over a year ago. Nate shares the ups, downs and everything in between as we dive into the journey into their first vacation rental investment. They purchased in one of the nation's most saturated markets and they continue to get their unfair share of business. Nate shares how they do it in our conversation today. Similar to all of our success stories, here's what I can tell you about N...
Apr 14, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 88
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Andres Perez. He and his wife Eliska are two individuals who have taken their financial future into their own hands and are on track to invest full time in vacation homes in just over a year. Andres and Eliska were fed up with the limitations of the corporate world and decided to pursue their dreams of lifestyle and financial freedom. They took the leap and raised capital from a few close investors, and they haven't looked back since. They're passionat...
Apr 05, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 87
Are you ready to take your short term rental business to the next level? If you're like me, you're always looking for new ways to leverage cutting-edge technology and stay ahead of the competition. That's why I'm super excited to bring you today's episode! We're diving deep into the world of AI, and let me tell you, it's a game-changer. Our guest today is none other than Bart Sobies, the AI guru behind ibooked.online. This guy knows his stuff, and he's here to share some killer tips and tricks o...
Mar 27, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 86
Brian & Susan began feeling the drag of corporate life and their entrepreneurial side got them looking into vacation home investing. They have never investing in real estate before, but after a lot of research, they dove in and purchased their first cabin a little over a year ago. Brian & Susan have since become hooked on the many possibilities of building lifestyle and financial freedom investing in vacation homes and are already renovating properties 2 & 3 as we speak. Brian shares...
Mar 16, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 85
Elise was looking for an asset that could help her save on the massive tax bill she was paying each year when someone suggested she look into investing in short term rentals. She dove in right out of the gate and bit off a bit more than she had planned with an older home purchase that needed some work. However, through the challenges, she has become hooked on the many possibilities of building lifestyle and financial freedom investing in vacation homes. I can't wait for you to hear her story and...
Mar 04, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 84
I'm joined today with one of our Vodyssey Empire Club members, Benjamin Kimball. Ben shares his amazing story of grit and determination to reach his goals despite some huge challenges and hurdles along the way. I can't wait for you to hear his story and I hope it is as inspirational to you as it was for me. As always, thanks for being the best part of this show and please subscribe and leave us a review if you find value in what we are doing. Cheers, Shawn Moore Founder, Vodyssey.com You can vis...
Feb 16, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 83
My #1 goal has always been to help investors not only succeed in vacation rental investing, but to also walk into this game with their eyes wide open. I've always said that short term rental investing is not the right fit for everyone. In today's episode, I want to share 3 things you should be aware of BEFORE you dive into short term rental investing. As always, thanks for being the best part of this show and please subscribe and leave us a review if you find value in what we are doing. Che...
Feb 03, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 82
You can feel it in the air—economic concern is riding high with the consensus of many economic forecasters predicting at least a mild recession in 2023. But there are a few bright spots, too. Data shows us that the vacation rental industry has more cause to stay optimistic than despair, as travel tailwinds still have the power to overcome economic headwinds. With employment remaining strong and consumer interest increasingly turning to travel, the diverse and often affordable experiences offered...
Jan 21, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 81
2022 is winding up and the STR market is ending with another banner year. However, there are signs of a shifting market and whether you currently own a short term rental or you are thinking of purchasing one, there are things you should be doing to prepare for the new opportunities I anticipate seeing in 2023. In today's episode, we will talk about what you can be doing to prepare for new opportunities in the coming year. As always, thanks for being the best part of this show and please subscrib...
Dec 16, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 80
Unfortunately, a lot of people just drift through life with no real plan. Less than 53% of people even have long term plans which causes them to react to different short term events. This causes a lot of stress and ultimately holds them back from ever achieving their dreams. One of the most common things you will hear them say is that they will "Wait & See". They avoid making decisions and become very reactionary. In today's episode, I want to challenge you to think about your long term plan...
Dec 09, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Now is the time of year that most people begin to take their foot off the gas pedal. People tend to relax and begin to procrastinate during the holiday season. Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's are holiDAYS not holiMONTHS. Before we dive into all of that, I want to share with you why most people fail and the 3 key points you should be aware of to set yourself up for success. How leverage really works, How to multiply time, & Why new opportunities are making you poor. Most people start...
Nov 28, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 78
