Andy Ingram, a successful short-term rental investor, shares his journey and insights in this podcast episode. He started investing in real estate after going through a divorce and bought a cabin in Big Bear, California. He turned it into a short-term rental and found immediate success with Airbnb. Andy later sold the property due to COVID-19 concerns and used the profits to invest in a short-term rental in Orange, California where he turned this property into the #1 grossing property in his mar...
Aug 23, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 197
What’s up guys, welcome back to another episode of The Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast. On this segment of Whiskey Wednesday Dave and I discuss the opportunities out there in the short term rental markets. We also talked about certain trends in the short term rental world that I believe are not as much trends and more fundamentals to success. If you like what we do here at the Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast, share an episode with a friend or give us a review and a thumbs up on your favori...
Aug 21, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 196
Troy and Misti Petrie share their journey in the short-term rental game, discussing their transition from long-term rentals to short-term rentals and the importance of creating unique experiences for guests. They talk about their portfolio of properties across different markets, including Colorado, Florida, Alaska, and Georgia. They emphasize the significance of finding the right property managers who prioritize guest experience. They also mention the benefits of cost segregation in maximizing t...
Aug 16, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 195
What’s up guys, welcome back to another episode of The Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast. On this segment of Whiskey Wednesday Dave and I discuss why I'm continuing to be surprised by the demand growth year over year in the short term rental markets. We also talked about how detrimental it can be if you are searching for the easy button in your underwriting of properties. If you like what we do here at the Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast, share an episode with a friend or give us a review an...
Aug 14, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 194
In this episode of the Vacation Rental Revolution podcast, host Shawn Moore interviews Dr. CE Peck, a dental practice owner and short-term rental investor. CE shares his journey into the short-term rental game, including his background as a dentist and the challenges he faced in finding time to invest. He discusses how he chose the market of Galveston, Texas, and the process of finding and purchasing his first property. CE also talks about the importance of having a strong community and the valu...
Aug 09, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 193
What’s up guys, welcome back to another episode of The Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast. On this segment of Whiskey Wednesday Dave and I discuss why I don't think Co-Hosting or Rental Arbitrage are worth the time and effort long term. We talked about a crazy high airline prices and how it affects the short term rental world. We also talked about ROI (return on investment) expectations in the short term rental world. If you like what we do here at the Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast, share a...
Aug 07, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 192
In this episode of the Vacation Rental Revolution podcast, Shawn Moore interviews George Rivera about his journey into short-term rental investing. George shares his background as a serial entrepreneur and how he got interested in real estate investing. He discusses his transition from long-term rentals to short-term rentals and the benefits he sees in the STR market. George also talks about his current properties in Fredericksburg, Texas, and northern Michigan, and his plans for future expansio...
Aug 02, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 191
What’s up guys, welcome back to another episode of The Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast. On this segment of Whiskey Wednesday Dave and I discuss the big 3 wealth building levers in real estate investing; cash flow, appreciation & tax advantages. We also talked about a crazy law in Oregon that is another example of policy makers putting in place rules that have unintended consequences that hurt a lot of people. If you like what we do here at the Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast, share an ...
Jul 31, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 190
In this episode of the Vacation Rental Revolution podcast, host Shawn Moore interviews short-term rental investor Drew Griffin. Drew shares how the loss of his father and conversations with his father-in-law led him to real estate investing. Drew explains his decision to focus on short-term rentals and the benefits of the long-term approach. Drew also talks about his property selection process and financing strategy using HELOCs and credit cards. In this conversation, Drew Griffin and Shawn Moor...
Jul 26, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 189
What’s up guys, welcome back to another episode of The Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast. On this segment of Whiskey Wednesday Dave and I discuss an online coach who was filming ads in an AirBnB and acting like it was his when it wasn't. We also talked about what amenities you should add to your home to increase performance. We finished up discussing whether it is best to purchase one big home or multiple smaller ones. If you like what we do here at the Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast, share...
Jul 24, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 188
In today's episode, Tony and Carrie Auchly share their journey into short-term rental investing, specifically their experience with a new build property in Driggs, Idaho just outside of Jackson Hole, Wy. They fell in love with the area and decided to invest in a vacation rental property there. They faced challenges with finding existing properties due to low inventory, so they decided to build a new property. They had to fire their original contractor half way through the build and ended up self...
Jul 19, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 187
What’s up guys, welcome back to another episode of The Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast. On this segment of Whiskey Wednesday Dave and I discuss our new 1% Club and what it takes to qualify. We also talked about the biggest mistake many short term rental investors make when marketing their property which leads to lack luster performance. If you like what we do here at the Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast, share an episode with a friend or give us a review and a thumbs up on your favorite pod...
Jul 17, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 186
In this episode of the Vacation Rental Revolution podcast, I interviewed Arthur Colker, CEO and founder of Stayfi. We discussed the importance of collecting guest data and using it to build relationships and drive direct bookings. Arthur explains how Stayfi's software helps hosts collect guest data through a captive portal when guests join the property's Wi-Fi network. He emphasizes the value of communicating with guests and providing value-added content to stay top of mind. We also discuss the ...
Jul 12, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 185
What’s up guys, welcome back to another episode of The Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast. On this segment of Whiskey Wednesday Dave and I discuss AirBNB's summer update and why I believe it is a great move to attract younger users to the platform. We also talked about the biggest mistake new short term rental investors make when launching their property which leads to dealing with big obstacles down the line. If you like what we do here at the Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast, share an episod...
Jul 10, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 184
In this episode of the Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast, I interviewed Josh Lehew, an ex DJ turned short-term rental investor. Josh shares his background, including his experience in the bar industry and as a DJ, and how he transitioned into real estate investing. He discusses how he fell into short-term rentals after staying in an amazing Airbnb during his honeymoon. Josh also talks about his company, 5STR Guest Book, which specializes in multimedia development and production for vacation ren...
Jul 05, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 183
What’s up guys, welcome back to another episode of The Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast. On this segment of Whiskey Wednesday Dave and I discuss how AI is affecting you short term rental business. We also talked about the how to identify your freedom number and why you are probably a lot closer to financial freedom than you realize. If you like what we do here at the Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast, share an episode with a friend or give us a review and a thumbs up on your favorite podcast ...
Jul 03, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 182
In this episode of the Vacation Rental Revolution podcast, I interview Beth Perkins, a short-term rental investor and Realtor in the Austin, TX market. We discuss Beth's background in real estate and her journey into the short-term rental space. We also touch on the topic of regulations in different markets and the importance of working with local experts. Beth emphasized the need for thorough research and understanding of local regulations when investing in short-term rentals. Beth also highlig...
Jun 28, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 181
What’s up guys, welcome back to another episode of The Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast. On this segment of Whiskey Wednesday Dave and I discuss how valuable the inspiration and belief we gain from someone else's story can be. We also talked about the misconceptions of the short term rental tax loop hole and how it gets confused with real estate professional qualifications all the time. If you like what we do here at the Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast, share an episode with a friend or giv...
Jun 26, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 180
What’s up guys, welcome back! In this episode of the Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast, I interviewed Chad McLaughlin about his journey into short-term rental investing. Chad shared his background in the IT world and his interest in real estate investing, which was sparked by reading Robert Kiyosaki's book, Rich Dad Poor Dad. He explains how he discovered the potential of short-term rentals through the Vodyssey community and decided to invest in a property in Galveston, Texas. Chad also discuss...
Jun 21, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 179
What’s up guys, welcome back to another episode of The Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast. On this segment of Whiskey Wednesday Dave and I discuss how I got roasted on LinkedIn for some advise I gave. We also talked about state of the short term rental market with high interest rates, high prices, saturated markets, etc. If you like what we do here at the Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast, share an episode with a friend or give us a review on your favorite podcast platform. As always-pick one t...
Jun 19, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 178
What’s up guys, welcome back to another episode of The Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast. On this segment of Whiskey Wednesday Dave and I discuss how to leverage a job you hate into a life you love. We also talked about why it's important to maximize your current property(ies) before you buy the next one. If you like what we do here at the Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast, share an episode with a friend or give us a review on your favorite podcast platform. As always-pick one thing you can do...
Jun 12, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 177
Get your FREE Property Analysis Tool: STR DataSense 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 real estate investor, Terri Lynn Never. We discussed Terri's journey into short term rental investing coming from the industrial commercial real estate. We talked about the opportunities of investing in break even properties ...
Jun 07, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 176
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 What’s up guys, welcome back to another episode of The Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast. On this segment of Whiskey Wednesday Dave and I discuss why I believe that most people try and cut ties or quit their W2 jobs too soon. We also ...
Jun 05, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 175
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 What’s up guys, welcome back to another episode of The Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast. On this segment of Whiskey Wednesday Dave and I discuss why I won't invest in 5 specific states. We also discussed the misconception of branding...
May 29, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 174
Get your FREE Property Analysis Tool: STR DataSense 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 real estate investor, Wendy Pogni. We discussed Wendy's journey into short term rental investing. We talked about the lessons learned having to navigate a total loss in the devastating Lahaina fires. We finished up discussing...
May 24, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 173
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 What’s up guys, welcome back to another episode of The Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast. On this segment of Whiskey Wednesday Dave and I discuss what you should do if something goes wrong during one of your guest stays. When things g...
May 22, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 172
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 real estate attorney and investor, David Delmar. We discussed David's journey into short term rental ...
May 17, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 171
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 What’s up guys, welcome back to another episode of The Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast. On this segment of Whiskey Wednesday Dave and I discuss the concept of self-reliance in the digital age. We explore how the internet's work ethi...
May 15, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 170
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 business owner and investor, Gered De Hoogh. We discussed Gered's transition from investing in long t...
May 10, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 169
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 What’s up guys welcome back to another episode of The Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast. On this segment of Whiskey Wednesday Dave and I discuss why you should never stop underwriting your property. The market is always changing which...
May 08, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 168
