Bill Faeth Unfiltered

Latest Episodes:

The Biggest Mistake I've Made in My STR Career May 19, 2023

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In this episode of STRUnfiltered, Bill shares the story of the biggest mistake he’s made in his STR career. He goes through the three things that made the property become a failure and teaches you how to avoid what he went through.

[0:00] Introduction

[0:10] Biggest Mistake of STR Career

[1:32] The Story

[4:35] How I lost 124k on a Deal

[8:20] Timing Has a lot to do with Success and Failure

[11:05] Trusting a Young Inexperienced Agent

[11:40] Don’t Try To Help People

[12:35] Putting Eyes on the Property

[14:30] Closing Remarks

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WHY Off Platform Is A Must Today! May 16, 2023

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On this episode of STRUnfiltered, Bill introduces an All-In-One Marketing platform to enhance your STR’s performance and make your life easier![0:05] Introduction

[0:26] Let’s Talk About Marketing

[3:20] The Bigger Problem

[4:14] The Core Four

[5:00] Drive Traffic to Your Page

[6:33] Using Excuses

[7:35] MarketMySTR

[11:45] Closing Remarks

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Why I am passing on a great deal! May 12, 2023

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In this new episode, Bill talks about why he is passing on a great deal out west and why you need to think about every aspect of renovation before you give the green light and buy.

[0:10] A House Out West

[2:00] What the project needed

[3:49] Why it's not a good deal

[7:50] Doing your research

[9:40] Time is everything

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Don't Be Stupid! Protect Your Liability May 09, 2023

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In this episode, Bill goes over why taking a risk with liability is not a risk you should take. If you want to protect yourself and your family, think about adding liability insurance to your STR.

[0:05] Introduction

[0:35] Liability example

[1:15] Why you should care about your liability

[4:05] Liability Insurance

[7:00] Mitigating risk

[9:15] Closing wrap up

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Getting Your Financials In Order To Buy May 05, 2023

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On this new episode of STRUnfiltered, Bill speaks about seriously preparing your financials before buying a short-term rental. Bill highlights the 5 points to implement so you are always Ready To Go!

[1:00] 45 Days in Advance

[1:24] Credit Score

[6:57] Debt to Income Ratio (DTI)

[9:55] Personal Financial Statement (PFS)

[13:43] Bad Debt

[14:07] Getting Ready to Go!

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Why You Need To Think 3 Deals Ahead May 02, 2023

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While we get closer to the ultra-peak season for vacation rentals, you have to stop and review your plan and think three properties ahead. These are my key takeaways:

[0:30] Current Deal/Acquisitions

[1:00] Planning for success

[1:55] Anticipating the next deal

[2:15] Protecting your credit

[3:45] Leveraging your taxes

[4:35] Managing your Debt to Income (DTI)

[5:33] Cash management planning

[8:05] Building out your plan

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Don't Follow ME To Kentucky Apr 25, 2023

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In this episode, I let you into my current Kentucky deal and I show you how my brain works when I am evaluating properties to purchase.

[1:00] Don’t follow influencers into any market.

[1:30] Kentucky property description.

[3:40] What can I do to upgrade this property?

[8:18] Don’t buy if a property doesn’t check all your boxes.

[8:40] An STR secret tip.

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Here's My Tech Stack Apr 18, 2023

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Welcome to STRUnfiltered with Bill Faeth, the podcast that takes your property to the next level. In this episode, Bill shares his expertise on how your tech stack can positively impact your portfolio. Get ready to level up with valuable tips and tricks, as Bill breaks down the essential tools and technologies that we use. Plus, don’t miss out on our affiliate links for exclusive deals in our podcast caption. Tune in now!

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Relay Insurance https://www.relayplatform.com/

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Schlage https://www.schlage.com/en/home/products/products-smart-locks.html

Ecobee thermostat https://www.ecobee.com

Pentair app https://www.pentair.com/en-us/pentairhome.html

BNB CRM https://bnbcrm.com/

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You Can't Buy an STR Without This Apr 11, 2023

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Welcome to STRUnfiltered with Bill Faeth, the podcast that elevates your property game. In this episode, Bill reveals the key information you need to know before buying a short-term rental. Learn from the expert as he shares insights on avoiding the biggest mistake of not running proformas, calculating monthly costs for a solid buy-in, and identifying what truly makes a property enticing, without falling for self-justified stories. Tune in now and level up your STR investing game.

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Instagram: @BillFaeth73

Tik Tok: @bfaeth

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Leveling Up Your Properties Apr 04, 2023

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Welcome to STRUnfiltered, where Bill Faeth shares his expertise on leveling up your property. In this episode, Bill emphasizes the importance of preventative maintenance and preplanning before purchasing. He shares insights on how to calculate your property's amenities and their impact on profitability. Bill also discusses what causes a decrease in your properties year over year. Tune in for valuable tips on taking your property to the next level.

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You can find more of Bill online at:

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The Free Build STR Wealth Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/284886002732508

Build STR Wealth: https://buildstrwealth.com/

BK Hot Picks: https://bkhotpicks.com/

Instagram: @BillFaeth73

Tik Tok: @bfaeth

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