Get your FREE Property Analysis Tool: STR DataSense Get Vodyssey DataSense Comprehensive Property Analysis Training & Tools for just $97: STR DataSense powered by Vodyssey Book a call with a Vodyssey Lifestyle Asset Pro: Strategy Session Application - Vodyssey Hey everyone! Welcome back to another episode of the Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast. This week I had the opportunity to interview Andrea Bellofiore. We discussed the importance of buying the right property that meets all of your pr...
May 03, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 167
Get your FREE Property Analysis Tool: STR DataSense Get Vodyssey DataSense Comprehensive Property Analysis Training & Tools for just $97: STR DataSense powered by Vodyssey Book a call with a Vodyssey Lifestyle Asset Pro: Strategy Session Application - Vodyssey Hey everyone! Welcome back to another episode of the Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast. This is a very unique episode of Whiskey Wednesday because Dave and I got to stay a few nights in a high performing short-term rental put together...
May 01, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 166
Get your FREE Property Analysis Tool: STR DataSense Get Vodyssey DataSense Comprehensive Property Analysis Training & Tools for just $97: STR DataSense powered by Vodyssey Book a call with a Vodyssey Lifestyle Asset Pro: Strategy Session Application - Vodyssey Welcome back to another episode of the Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast. This week I am joined by Vacation Rental investor Steve Smeal. Steve and I discuss: -What you should be looking for in a Vacation Rental location. -How to maste...
Apr 26, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 164
Get your FREE Property Analysis Tool: https://www.skool.com/strdatasense/about Get Vodyssey DataSense Comprehensive Property Analysis Training & Tools for just $97: https://www.lifestyleassetuniversity.com/order1683833769862 Book a call with a Vodyssey Lifestyle Asset Pro: https://lp.vodyssey.com/session-schedule Welcome back to another episode of The Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast. On this segment of Whiskey Wednesday Dave and I dive into what hosts should be doing in 2024 to level up t...
Apr 24, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 163
Get your FREE Property Analysis Tool: https://www.skool.com/strdatasense/about Get Vodyssey DataSense Comprehensive Property Analysis Training & Tools for just $97: https://www.lifestyleassetuniversity.com/order1683833769862 Book a call with a Vodyssey Lifestyle Asset Pro: https://lp.vodyssey.com/session-schedule Welcome back to another episode of The Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast. Today I’m joined for the second time by my good friend and short-term rental investor Steve Cummings. This...
Apr 19, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 163
Get your FREE Property Analysis Tool: https://www.skool.com/strdatasense/about Get Vodyssey DataSense Comprehensive Property Analysis Training & Tools for just $97: https://www.lifestyleassetuniversity.com/order1683833769862 Book a call with a Vodyssey Lifestyle Asset Pro: https://lp.vodyssey.com/session-schedule Welcome back to another Whiskey Wednesday segment on the Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast. Today is all about learning from those who actually have the experience to teach you wha...
Apr 17, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 162
Get your FREE Property Analysis Tools: https://www.skool.com/strdatasense/about Get Vodyssey DataSense Comprehensive Property Analysis Training & Tools for just $97: https://www.lifestyleassetuniversity.... Book a call with a Vodyssey Lifestyle Asset Pro: https://lp.vodyssey.com/session-schedule Welcome back to another episode of The Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast. Today’s episode is all about the guest. What can you do to stand out from the crowd, create a unique experience, and take yo...
Apr 12, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 161
Get your FREE Property Analysis Tools: https://www.skool.com/strdatasense/about Get Vodyssey DataSense Comprehensive Property Analysis Training & Tools for just $97: https://www.lifestyleassetuniversity.com/order1683833769862 Book a call with a Vodyssey Lifestyle Asset Pro: https://lp.vodyssey.com/session-schedule Hey guys welcome back to another episode of Whiskey Wednesday. These are short, sweet, to-the-point segments that help you understand the game of short-term rentals on a deeper lev...
Apr 10, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 160
Get your FREE Property Analysis Tools: https://www.skool.com/strdatasense/about Get Vodyssey DataSense Comprehensive Property Analysis Training & Tools for just $97: https://www.lifestyleassetuniversity.com/order1683833769862 Book a call with a Vodyssey Lifestyle Asset Pro: https://lp.vodyssey.com/session-schedule Hey guys welcome back to another episode of The Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast. This episode is my conversation with Avery Carl from The Short-Term Shop. Avery is an OG when ...
Apr 05, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 159
- Ever wondered what to look for to find a property that could become the #1 in its market? - Do you want to learn how to avoid the #1 most costly vacation homeowner mistake by ensuring you run numbers correctly and accurately? - Have you considered offering beverages, ATVs, boats, golf carts, or other “more fun / higher liability” amenities and wondered how to do it correctly? Recorded live from our new studio at Vodyssey HQ, on this week’s Whiskey Wednesday, Dave & Shawn explore: * Analyzi...
Apr 03, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 158
Welcome back to another episode of The Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast. Today I had the opportunity to interview Brigham Blackham. Listen as Brigham explains how he was able to leverage opportunity into financial assets. Brigham discusses how he settled on Vacation Rentals because of the fun quality that they have. Brigham also discusses his expansion into the world of property management and what good property managers are looking for in the properties they take on. Check out what Brigham ha...
Mar 29, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 157
Welcome back to another episode of Whiskey Wednesday. This week Dave and I dive into how to manage your expectations when it comes to underwriting a deal. We also discuss what your occupancy rate should look like and how you can make lots of money with a small occupancy. Finally, I give the top 5 States that I think you should be looking at when it comes to short-term rental investing. For the latest and greatest with Vodyssey click here: ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://mtr.bio/Vodysseyshawnmoore If you want to ...
Mar 27, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 156
On today’s episode of The Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast, I had the privilege of interviewing Paul Martin. He told his powerful story of overcoming tragedy and expressing positivity. He discussed how he was able to make money as an athlete and then leverage that money into real estate. We discuss the reason why short-term rentals are one of the best vehicles for passive income thanks to the personal use and lack of drama from guests. Finally, Paul talks about navigating an international deal...
Mar 22, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 155
Welcome back to another installment of Whiskey Wednesday. This week Dave and I dive into the new rules and regulations that Airbnb is now enforcing and why I think they are best practices that hosts should have been doing from the beginning. We also talk about how small and simple things like extra toilet paper, paper towels, etc can go a long way toward improving the quality of your guest's stay. For the latest and greatest with Vodyssey click here: ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://mtr.bio/Vodysseyshawnmoore Tha...
Mar 20, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 154
On this week’s episode of The Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast, I had the opportunity to interview seasoned investor Harman. He has been investing in real estate for a while now and is finding huge success in the short-term rental game. Harman has secured a cool property in Snowshoe West Virginia and has been performing at the top of the market. However, it wasn’t always this way. Listen as Harman explains how he used a different marketing strategy to make money during the property's supposed ...
Mar 15, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 153
Welcome to another episode of Whiskey Wednesday. This week Dave and I look back on our childhood and remember what we wanted to be when we were older. We also discuss what brings happiness and how financial and lifestyle freedom can help you be happy. Finally, we discuss what a realistic timeline would be for obtaining financial freedom. Remember to level up your mattress game by checking out the brand-new Vodyssey Sleep System. We have taken out all of the guesswork when it comes to choosing th...
Mar 13, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 152
Episode #151 How To Revitalize A Struggling Property This is probably one of the most important episodes I’ve ever made. This episode contains 95% of the secret sauce to thriving at the top of the market with your short-term rental. I promise you that if you follow these steps you will see an increase in revenue. ✅- Understand your numbers. ✅- Create A Unique Experience. ✅- Partner with the right Property Manager. ✅- Invest in your marketing. (Specifically your listing photos) Remember to level ...
Mar 08, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 151
Welcome back to Whisky Wednesday! This week Dave and I dive into the importance of having your family on board with your short-term rental journey. I’ve always said that a healthy relationship is only possible when you are always open and honest with your partner. That includes being open about the investments you both want to make together. We also talk about what a lifestyle asset really is and how I define it here at Vodyssey. Finally, we discuss the major objections that most new investors h...
Mar 06, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 150
On today's episode of the Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast, I had the privilege of interviewing Sean Wilkinson. He is one of the founders of a brand new business model in the short-term rental space called Host Share. Host Share allows short-term rental owners to trade night stays at their property for other properties on the website. I love how Sean has made these very seamless and intuitive so that you don't feel like you are leaving money on the table for lost revenue at your property. Sean...
Mar 01, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 149
Welcome back to another episode of Whisky Wednesday. In this episode, Dave and I dive into the world of copycat gurus. In a world where artificial intelligence is in the mainstream, anyone can claim to be an expert, but few are. Look for the signs of who the true teachers are. We also discuss the importance of finding the right management team for your property. Selecting the right property manager can make or break your maximum revenue as well as your customer experience. Finally, we respond to...
Feb 28, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 148
What’s up, guys? Welcome back to another episode of the Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast! On today’s episode, I had the privilege of interviewing Vodyssey member and Short-Term Rental Investor Eric Young. Eric is a seasoned investor based in Denver, Colorado with over 10 years of experience in the real estate industry. Although he specialized in flipping houses he has found great success in the short-term rental game. Watch or listen as Eric describes his willingness to seek help and look for ...
Feb 23, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 147
Welcome back to another episode of Whisky Wednesday. On today’s episode, we dive into what your life could look like in five years if you stick to the process and make smart business decisions for your vacation rental. You can have the freedom to live your life the way you want, it just takes the determination to follow the process. We also discuss how Artificial Intelligence can help you with your Short-Term rental and whether or not it’s going to shake up the industry as a whole. Finally, we d...
Feb 21, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 146
I'm thrilled to bring you Episode #145 of the Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast, where we dive into an inspiring journey with our special guest, Shelly Niemand. Imagine joining the short-term rental world, overcoming obstacles, and making dreams a reality—Shelly did just that! Shelly, a fantastic Vodyssey member since April 2023, shares her heartwarming story of setting up her first short-term rental in December 2023. It wasn't a walk in the park; she faced challenges during the acquisition pha...
Feb 16, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 145
Welcome back to another episode of Whisky Wednesday! This week my good buddy Dave and I dive into the upcoming challenges you should expect with the Short-Term Rental game in 2024. Spoiler alert! It’s nothing new, It’s been the same challenges we as investors have to face with each property we invest in. 1- Where To Buy How do I find a cash-flowing property? 2- Rules And Regulations Where should I avoid investing so my short-term rental can operate at a high level? 3- Maximize Revenue How do I t...
Feb 14, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 144
What’s up, guys? Welcome back to a brand new episode of Vacation Rental Revolution. On Today’s episode, I have the honor of interviewing Dr. Fadi Hussein. Not only is he a successful Doctor, but he is a successful STR investor and he’s giving up the secret behind the psychology when it comes to making money. Here’s what’s on the agenda for today: Dr. Fadi Hussein shares experiences, from initial property acquisition to learning the nuances of catering to market preferences and designing properti...
Feb 09, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 143
Hey everyone! Welcome back to a brand new episode of Whisky Wednesday! Here’s what’s on the agenda for today: 1. The Art of Diversification in Short-Term Rentals We're delving deep into the concept of diversifying funds and why it's not just a financial buzzword but a key strategy within the realm of short-term rentals. Understanding how to spread your investments within this asset class is a game-changer, and we're breaking down why. 2. The Risk and Reward: Borrowing Against Life Insurance for ...
Feb 07, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 142
In this engaging episode of the Vacation Rental Revolution podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with industry veterans, Dan Gorman and Claudia, to unravel the secrets behind their remarkable journey in the short-term rental realm. Join me, your host Shawn Moore, as we dive deep into their experiences, triumphs, and the pivotal decision to align themselves with the cutting-edge Vodyssey program. Starting their venture in corporate housing back in 2007, Dan and Claudia discovered their knac...
Feb 02, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 141
Hey everyone welcome to the latest installment of Whisky Wednesday. Ever wondered whether setting up partnerships in the state of purchase is the way to go? We dive deep into the debate, weighing the pros and cons of keeping it close to home versus expanding our horizons. The decisions we make on this front can significantly shape the trajectory of our short-term rental ventures. In this episode, we crack open the secrets of LLCs and the essential need for partners who align on their goals. Turn...
Jan 31, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 140
In our latest episode, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Tess Bessent, a remarkable real estate investor and hospitality aficionado who's making waves in the short-term rental world. Tess took us through her inspiring journey, sharing how she transitioned from flipping and renting properties to wholeheartedly embracing the world of short-term rentals. She didn't sugarcoat the challenges she encountered along the way – from financial hurdles to the quest for the right partner – but...
Jan 26, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 139
In this episode, we're unraveling the unparalleled advantages of the short-term rental model. The bottom line: I like to own nicer properties, in nicer areas that cashflow better than long rentals. It's not just an investment; it's a lifestyle upgrade! We're putting the spotlight on the lucrative world of short-term rentals versus long-term options. Think of higher-quality assets and prime areas with better appreciation potential. It's a game-changer for investors looking to elevate their game. ...
Jan 24, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 138
