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101. This Cohost Went From 6 to 26 Properties Overnight by Buying a Property Management Company - Interview with Patryk Swietek Mar 20, 2024

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Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast!

On this week's episode:

You may remember Patryk from episode 38 where he broke down the BRRRR strategy for us. Now, I had to have him back on No Vacancy because Patryk has become an expert in buying existing cohosting businesses. Instead of acquiring cohost clients one by one, which so many of us find ourselves doing, Patryk found a shortcut by buying portfolios of cohosted contracts! He's closing on his 3rd purchase, and has been able to onboard 50+ units from these 3 transactions. Even if you're not interested in buying a cohost business, Patryk shares some tips on how you can prepare your cohost business to be sold one day, and what buyers like him are looking for!

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100. This Doctor Paid off $500k in Student Loans, and Makes $21k Monthly From Just 1 Listing! Interview with Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh Mar 13, 2024

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Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast!

On this week's episode:

Dr. Rachel is one of my favorite hosts and investors that I personally look up to in this industry, and this episode will show you exactly why! She went from $500,000 in medical school debt, to now having a portfolio of 17 luxury listings. While that's impressive, my favorite thing about Dr. Rachel is that she preaches you only need 1-2 properties to change your life. In fact, she has 1 listing bringing in $21,000 per month with only a $2,500 mortgage on the property!

AITAH for wanting a partial refund for not using all the beds in a property?

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Website: https://www.shorttermgems.com
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-rachel-gainsbrugh
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theluxurystrdoctorshow

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99. This App Will Forever Change the Way You Analyze Deals - Interview with strIQ Mar 06, 2024

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Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast!

On this week's episode:

Meet Tamer and Matt from strIQ! I got to meet these guys in Nashville at STR Wealth Con, and after getting a live demo of their app, I was sold! Tatianna and I immediately started scheming on how we can get them to Level Up Your Listing Summit in time, because we knew how valuable their product would be to our audience.

Check out this interview for the behind the scenes of what strIQ is, how it can help investors, and why you'll never go back to analyzing properties the same way again. And if you'll be joining us in Scottsdale next week, make a plan to visit their booth and catch a live demo!

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98. How To Launch Your Listing In Just 7 Days - Interview with Kim Fitzpatrick Feb 28, 2024

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Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast!

On this week's episode:

In this episode, Kim Fitzpatrick from @launchedhost shares her exact workflow and schedule for how she gets any property launched in just 7 days! Get ready to take notes this episode, because you'll want to steal her exact process and timeline.

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Airbnb Advice Column: Can I Legally Hire My 4 Year Old? And How to Get Out Of An Airbnb Algorithm Rut? Feb 23, 2024

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Welcome to another Airbnb Advice Column bonus episode. Hope you enjoy! XOXO - Natalie

0:40 - Grace

Why does Airbnb keep blocking people from booking my place? I call them and they say there is nothing they can do to override it

3:46 - Jill

How important is it to have a guest book at my property? I’ve already had two instances of guests sending me pictures of penises drawn all over the pages, and we keep reminding our cleaners to check it after every stay but they never remember.

5:21 - Tia

Any tips for getting out of an Airbnb algorithm rut? Our views have been dropping and dropping but we haven’t changed anything about our listing, so not sure what caused this

9:50 - Katie

Please settle this debate for us. White vs colored sheets. My husband and I are in a heated debate over this.

12:33 - Yoni

Our CPA has been telling us to hire our kids in the business and pay them a salary which is tax-deductible. He said the job we hire them for has to be “reasonable” in nature and in pay. My kids are only 4 and 6, any suggestions on what I could have them do?

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97. How This Host Uses the 5 Senses and Love Languages to Elevate Guest Experience - Interview with Tyann Marcink Feb 21, 2024

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Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast!

On this week's episode:

In this episode, Tyann Marcink Hammond, Queen of Guest Experience for Touch Stay digital guidebooks and Founder of Branson Family Retreats and Missouri Haus vacation rentals talks about her journey into the property space and her work in improving guest experience along her career. Tyann goes into detail about her varied property portfolio, and her part in Touch Stay, delving into the upgrades and features the service brings to property management. The conversation also covers Tyann's effective communication model with guests and her approach to addressing services like cleanliness and transparency. Lastly, Tyann explains how hosting can appeal to guests’ five senses and love languages to enhance their stay, thus increasing the chance of positive reviews and longer booking times.

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96. "My Favorite Deals Are Ones That Don't Pencil In AirDNA" - Interview with Madi Johnson Feb 14, 2024

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Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast!

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On this week's episode:

Madi shares her journey beginning with rental arbitrage in San Diego while working traditional jobs in San Francisco, to overcoming unexpected hurdles in a duplex property in Big Bear, California, and finally to moving and investing in upstate New York. Madi also delves into her new venture, the Short Term Rental Book Club, a subscription service delivering books to members' doorsteps, along with monthly discussions hosted by different experts in the field.

AITAH: Whatever shit is coming out of your Airbnb-hole, can you just flush it down a toilet like a normal person?

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95. "You Can Drive Direct Bookings With Just 200 Followers" - Interview with Social Media Expert Emily Lethgo Feb 07, 2024

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Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast!

Get ready to learn more from Emily at Level Up Your Listing Summit, March 11-13th in Scottsdale AZ!

On this week's episode:

Interview with Emily Lethgo about using social media platforms to increase bookings. Emily shares her experiences in property management and offers key tips on social media engagement, direct bookings, interacting with booking platforms, and creating an inviting online presence for potential guests.

AITAH: How does this guest actually function in real life?!

Connect with Emily:

Emily is offering my listeners a special offer to join The Content Collective for only $7! Normally $47. You'll receive a full month of done-for-you social media prompts specifically designed for Short Term Rentals. This gives you a strategy to follow with trending audios and so much more! Use code NATALIE at checkout!

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94. This Host's Journey Will Have You In Tears - The Inspiring Story of How Milk & Honey Ranch Was Born Jan 31, 2024

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Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast!

On this week's episode:

This week I interview Brent Phillips, the owner of Milk and Honey Ranch, an Airbnb property in Texas. As Brent shares his journey of establishing the ranch, he touches upon the challenges he faced including a major financial loss that led to a comprehensive revamp of the ranch's business strategy. Brent talks about his commitment to providing unique experiences for his guests and mentions plans to build 12 units on the ranch. However, these plans took a backseat when his wife was involved in a nearly fatal car accident. Showcasing immense resilience, Brent discusses how he remains hopeful and positive during these challenging situations.

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