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137. Why Avery Carl is Doubling Down on Vacation Markets After Getting Her A** Kicked for 10 Years Jan 29, 2025

This week on No Vacancy I catch up with Avery Carl (check out the last time she was on the show in episode 74) on what her next moves are since we last talked about her portfolio of 250 doors!

One thing I found so refreshing about Avery's perspective was her idea that she's "only buying vacation rentals that are meant to be vacation rentals". In a time where midterm rentals, corporate housing, insurance stays, and other rental strategies are more and more trendy, I appreciated Avery's unabashed view on the idea that she's in the STR asset class to be an STR host – not to keep pivoting to the next hot thing!

Avery gets candid with us about a big failure with a recent property and how she lost money on the deal. And she also dishes out some real talk to the hosts who are considering selling right now.

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136. How a YouTube Channel & Lodgify Direct Booking Site Made These Hosts More Profitable – Kristen & Michael Jan 22, 2025

This week I got to chat with Kristen & Michael of the famous Joshua Tree listing, the Seventh Ray House. You may have seen them on their YouTube channel, where they quickly in popularity after documenting every up and down rollercoaster moment of the property renovation, which they did themselves with no prior experience!

Kristen & Michael share the behind the scenes of how time consuming it is the manage a YouTube channel full time, but also how rewarding it can be. They talk about the struggles of putting the whole journey out there, even the ugly parts and the failures… and how nervous they were to start uploading content in the first place.

You can find their YouTube channel here and their Lodgify direct booking site here.

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135. Emergency Episode: What The LA Fires Mean for Airbnb Hosts – Catching Up with Mercedes Sanchez & Kaitlyn Aronis Jan 15, 2025

This week I sit down with two LA hosts (and my dear friends) who have been on the ground since the moment the fires broke out last week. You'll remember Mercedes from episode 63 and Kaitlyn from episode 71.

We sat down for a raw conversation about about

The state of LA and the housing crisis
Why STR and MTR hosts are so needed in times of crisis
How hosts can help right now, and what victims need most
Price gauging – and how you may accidentally be part of the problem and not even know it!
What's next for LA in terms of rebuilding, housing needs, and the 2028 summer olympics.

If you want to help, connect with Mercedes and Kaitlyn on Instagram ❤️

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134. We Made $1.5 Million Last Year & Gave Away More Nights Than Ever - Part 2 with Brent Phillips of Milk & Honey Ranch Jan 08, 2025

Today on No Vacancy I had the pleasure of catching up with Brent Phillips, the founder of Milk & Honey Ranch. And dammit, this man makes me cry every single time. Today's episode falls on the 1 year anniversary of his wife Daniela's traumatic car accident that almost left her for dead.

Listen to episode 94 from last year to hear part 1 of this story...

Now, exactly 1 year later, Brent is here to fill us in on how he, his family, and his business navigated this last year. Spoiler alert, they had their most profitable year EVER ($1.5 million in gross revenue) while also having the most charitable year ever, with dozens of nights gifted to guests, free workshops held for autistic kids, and retreats for TBI survivors.

You'll love this story, and you will need tissues. Don't say I didn't warn you.

And lastly... WE HAVE TO TALK ABOUT LILY PHILLIPS (no relation to Brent LOL).

Yes, that Lily Phillips – the OnlyFans model who slept with 101 guys in an Airbnb. Let's get into it.

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133. The Real Reason You Haven’t Started Cohosting Yet Dec 18, 2024

*THE ENDING OF THIS EPISODE MAY NOT BE SAFE FOR KIDS*

In this episode of No Vacancy I give you the cold, hard facts of why your cohosting business is still just a dream – and more importantly, I give you actual solutions to make your cohosting business a reality.

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132. The Honest Truth About How Much $$$ You Need to be an Airbnb Investor - Interview with Chantal Duame Dec 05, 2024

This week on No Vacancy I got to talk with Chantal Duame of Good Neighbor Realty. After renting out her basement on Airbnb, she realized how much power there was in real estate investing, and she became a licensed realtor herself. After a few years working under a broker, she saw how much more support investor-friendly agents needed from their brokers, and she set out to start her very own brokerage!

Chantal's story is so inspiring, but beyond that, she lays out practical tips for what to look for in an agent, and how to make the entire purchase process as seamless as possible.

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131. AIRBNB UPDATES ARE HERE!!! And I kind of hate them... Nov 14, 2024

This week on No Vacancy we go through the 2024 Winter Release of Airbnb updates! And... whomp whomp... I kind of hate them 🤭 Specifically on the brand new Cohost Network. Tune into to hear my honest thoughts of why I think this update is actually doing cohosts more harm than good.

Don't worry though, I would never just leave you hanging with a complaint and not offer a solution! NEXT WEEK, I will be doing a full deep dive of how to grow a cohosting business. If cohosting has felt like the next move for you in your business, you will not want to miss that one! See you back here next week (with some exciting Black Friday promos as well)!

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130. Follow These 7 Steps to Retire Early- Interview with Ryan Bakke Nov 06, 2024

This week on No Vacancy we welcome back Ryan Bakke from @learnlikeacpa! Instead of talking about taxes today, Ryan comes on to break down his 7 steps to achieving financial freedom. Ryan has been teaching more and more about personal finance, so I had to get him to come share his insights with us!

This episode is action packed with 7 steps you can take TODAY to turn your financial situation around, regardless of your starting point.

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129. HALLOWEEN SPECIAL - Haunted Airbnb Stories!!! 👻 Oct 31, 2024

Strap in for our 3rd annual Haunted Airbnb episode! I scoured blogs and reddit to find the most bone-chilling paranormal stories out there, and let me be the first to say... I delivered.

These stories will have you questioning if you should ever book or work in an Airbnb again. Happy hosting and Happy Halloween! 🎃

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REPLAY 56. Not Doing This ONE Thing Could Cost You Your Entire Business - Interview with Marilynn Taylor Oct 16, 2024

Interview with Marilynn Taylor -- a pioneer on the Airbnb platform, who once got kicked off Airbnb, and is now an Airbnb Ambassador.

Reacting to a guest wanting to sue a host for leaving a bad guest review.

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128. What I Learned After Hosting a 300 Person Summit... Interview with Tatianna Taylor-Tait Oct 09, 2024

Buckle in for a VERY candid conversation between me and my BFF (business friend forever) – Tatianna Taylor-Tait, award-winning interior designer, STR manager, and my partner for Level Up Your Listing Summit!

This is our first public conversation since the last summit this past March, and holy cow do we have TONS of tea to spill and updates to fill you in on 🫖

If you've ever attended one of our summits before, you will love this peek behind the curtain of what it's really like planning something of this scale. We hold nothing back –

How much we spend
How much we make
Working with sponsors
The BTS of negotiating
How we work well together as partners (...and what we could do better)
How we are Leveling Up and growing this brand + our long-term vision!

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127. I Asked an STR Bookkeeper Which Hosts are Still Profitable - Interview with Cheyenne Martinez Oct 02, 2024

I had so much fun interviewing Cheyenne of @strbkeep this week! Of course, I had to get the bookkeeping questions out of the way at the top, and this girl did not hold back on how to organize things to maximize those deductions (IRS, if you're reading this please stop) and how to make your CPA's job easier.

After that, I asked her to spill on what she is seeing from her clients today:

Who is still making money?

Who is in the red?

Which markets are profitable?

What are hosts reinvesting in?

Where are hosts cutting expenses?

Let's be real, your realtor or favorite data software can hype up the projections all day, but your bookkeeper knows what's really going on... numbers don't lie! This episode is a peek behind the curtain of what the profitable hosts are doing today!

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126. "I'm Only Buying Properties That Will Generate $200K & These Are the Markets I'm Looking At" - Interview with Fouad Bazzi Sep 25, 2024

Fouad Bazzi is hands down one of my favorite real estate investors in the STR space, and if you've had the pleasure of meeting him before, you know why! Fouad prioritizes family, wellness, and hospitality effortlessly... all while investing in properties that are generating over $200k per year.

It's hard to come by someone who is crushing it like this guy, but who still stays so humble and willing to share his exact strategies. Fouad pulls back the curtain on his buy box, which markets he's investing in, and what factors make a market attractive to him. You'll love this conversation, and will absolutely walk away with a new nugget of real estate wisdom!

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125. "Cleaning isn't an Expense, It's a Marketing Strategy" - Interview with Jonathan Wicks Sep 18, 2024

This week I got to chat with Jonathan Wicks of Well & Good Professional Services. I've often said on this podcast that I DO NOT recommend every hiring a cleaning company, and always going with an individual cleaner instead... however, if you have a Well & Good branch in your market, throw that advice out the window. Well & Good is the only cleaning company that I can actually endorse and stand behind, and so much of that is due to the fact that they don't operate like a big cleaning conglomerate. Jonathan has a huge heart behind hosting, and is a big believer in using "services as marketing" (ie: if you provide great service, use that as a selling point!)

If you're a host who cares about doing thing right and delivering quality experiences, you'll resonate with this conversation so deeply.

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124. This Secret Hack is Making Hosts an Extra $1,000/Month - Interview with Annie Sloan of The Host Co. Sep 11, 2024

Today on No Vacancy I get to speak with Annie Sloan, CEO and founder of The Host Co. This little tool is going to be your favorite new hosting secret weapon. The Host Co. was created to help hosts upsell extras in their listing to make additional revenue, but Annie soon found out how many hidden benefits there were to using this. From better reviews, more value to guests, and requiring LESS time and energy from you as a host, you'll be so excited to try out The Host Co. for yourself.

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123. These Missing Amenities Are Why Your Calendar is EMPTY... Interview with HostGPO's Jeff Iloulian Sep 04, 2024

In this week's episode I chat with Jeff Iloulian, CEO of HostGPO. If you've been a No Vacancy listener or attended Level Up Your Listing Summit, you know HostGPO's name already. But what you might not know is exactly how much hosts are SAVING on the back end... and how much more they are MAKING on the front end from having these killer amenities.

Jeff came to this conversation well-equipped with the numbers behind why hosts need to be taking this stuff seriously. This is not another "fluff" conversation about why your listing just needs to be better – PROMISE. This episode will leave you with tangible action items for what easy swaps and improvements you can make to start filling your calendar TODAY.

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122. AirDNA Spills Top Markets, Occupancy Trends, & What's Next for STRs - Interview with Jamie Lane Aug 28, 2024

This week I interviewed Jamie Lane, chief economist at AirDNA. This guy is an encyclopedia of data and numbers about the STR industry, and the figures he shares will have you excited about what's to come for the industry, AND warn you about what markets and trends to AVOID in 2025 and beyond.

This episode is a must listen for anyone planning to scale up and make their next real estate investment in the next 6-12 months!

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121. TRASH TALK & MICE INFESTATIONS?! Interview with CanMonkey's Alex Shapiro Aug 21, 2024

This week I talk with Alex Shapiro, CEO and founder of CanMonkey. I am a huge CanMonkey fan, and have been raving for years about how genius this solution is for hosts, so it was about time we finally sat down to chat with Alex!

If you've been struggling with how to manage trash in your listing, CanMonkey is your answer.

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REPLAY 51. Why Is No One Talking About This?! The Secret Strategy That's Making $8k a Month - Interview with Noble Crawford Aug 14, 2024

In this episode, I talk with Noble Crawford about his unique midterm rental strategy, specifically targeting flight attendants and pilots with crash pads near airports. Noble, co-founder of a hospitality brand based in Texas, shares how he accidentally stumbled into this niche market and expanded his operations. We discuss the logistics of managing these rentals, including the importance of minimal amenities, creating a comfortable yet functional environment, and maintaining privacy for guests. Noble also highlights the financial viability of this strategy, differences in market approaches, and future plans for expanding his operations.

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120. "This is How I'm Doubling My Money Every 3 Years" - Interview with Kassidy Warren Aug 07, 2024

This week I sit down with Kassidy Warren, who went from renting a room in his house for $35/night, to now having an STR portfolio worth $12million. He also just recently pivoted into boutique hotels, and outlines his plan to achieve a $100million net worth in the next 5 years.

I loved Kassidy's transparency in this conversation – he held nothing back and spills all the tea that has helped him reach success. SO MUCH of what he shares is advice I have NEVER heard from a podcast guest before! This is an episode that will really challenge how you've been approaching STRs, and will leave you thinking for a long time after you listen.

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119. “I Started My Business After Watching Ozark” - Interview with Jeremy Werden Jul 24, 2024

In this episode, I interview Jeremy Werden, Co-Founder of BNBCalc and host of the STR Pros Podcast. Jeremy shares his unique journey into the short-term rental market from a boat rental business during the COVID-19 pandemic to managing a successful property portfolio. Key topics include overcoming financing challenges, the benefits of using BNBCalc for property investment analysis, and best practices for Airbnb hosting. Emphasizing the pitfalls of extra guest fees and the misuse of entry locks, the discussion offers practical advice for clear communication, simplified policies, and optimized guest experiences. This episode is packed with insights for both new and experienced investors and hosts.

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118. Girl, Your Finances Are a Mess… Interview with Baselane Jul 17, 2024

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Natalie sits down with Matias Korter and Saad Dar from Baselane to explore the features and benefits of their real estate investment management platform. Matias, CEO and co-founder, discusses his background in financial services and real estate, and the inspiration behind Baselane, emphasizing its core aims: saving time, providing visibility and control, and aiding growth for real estate investors. Saad Dar, leading business development and partnerships, shares his transition from frustration over the lack of integrated technology in real estate investing to contributing to Baselane. The conversation reveals Baselane's comprehensive approach in addressing the specific needs of landlords by streamlining bookkeeping, banking, and reporting — thereby maximizing passive income. Features discussed include automated categorizations, virtual debit cards for managing expenses, high APY on deposits, cashback rewards, and upcoming functionalities like automated transfers and multi-user access. The platform's dedication to real estate specificity and user feedback to constantly upgrade its services is highlighted. Listeners are guided on how to easily sign up and begin utilizing Baselane to optimize their real estate business operations.

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117. "We Track Thousands of Guests and THIS is What Most of Them Are Looking For" - Interview with StayWatch's Zach Busekrus Jul 10, 2024

This week I sit down with Zach Busekrus of StayWatch (formerly known as Sponstayneous), and the host of the Behind The Stays podcast!

What is StayWatch? Think of it like Google Flight Alerts but for Airbnbs! Guests who love to travel can join the StayWatch newsletter and set filters around their favorite destinations and property size, and when listings that meet that criteria are still available last minute, guests get notified. Zach talks to us about how we can increase bookings as hosts by implementing StayWatch into our booking strategy.

He also shares some insightful stats about which places he's noticing that guests are most interested in traveling to, and what sort of properties guests are looking for!

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116. Confession: I've Been a Sh*t Host. I Will Never Treat My Guests Like This Again. Jul 03, 2024

This week I'm reacting to a hilarious segment from Tim Dillon's show. He calls out a ton of BS in the retail industry, and as I listened I couldn't help but realize how much of this behavior hosts are also guilty of... MYSELF INCLUDED.

I'm confessing some cardinal hosting sins I've committed and vowing to never be that kind of host again!!!

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115. Hospitality Secrets The Ritz Doesn’t Want You to Know - Interview with Katie Cline Jun 26, 2024

This week Katie Cline shares her extensive background in luxury hospitality, having worked with top-notch hotels like Ritz Carlton and W Hotels. Katie discusses her pivot into the STR market and offers valuable lessons on applying five-star hospitality standards to STRs. Learn about the importance of design narratives, professional photos, and understanding your guest avatar. Katie reveals how STRs can compete with hotels, create exceptional experiences, and build a loyal customer base. Connect with Katie and explore how branding and targeted marketing can elevate your STR game.

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114. He Turned a $120,000 Plot of Land Into a $7 Million A-Frame Village - Interview with Isaac French Jun 19, 2024

In this episode of 'No Vacancy the Podcast,' Natalie brings on Isaac French, the visionary and creator behind Live Oak Lake, a stunning seven-cabin landscape hotel in Texas. Isaac shares his remarkable journey from finding the perfect piece of raw land on Zillow to building and eventually selling the property for an astonishing $7 million. He delves into the financials, design choices, challenges, and successes he encountered along the way. This episode provides insightful details about the value of building an engaged audience, leveraging social media for direct bookings, and running a highly profitable short-term rental property. The podcast concludes with valuable tips for aspiring vacation rental hosts and a segment where Natalie addresses an 'Am I the Airbnb Hole' query about guests asking for discounts.

00:00 Welcome to No Vacancy Podcast

00:31 Simplifying Short-Term Rental Setup with Host GPO

01:30 Introducing Isaac French and Live Oak Lake

02:48 Isaac's Journey: From Concept to Creation

04:25 Finding the Perfect Property

04:44 Financing and Building Live Oak Lake

06:10 Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Success

16:40 The Power of Direct Bookings and Social Media

24:29 Navigating Financials and Scaling the Business

33:25 Emotional Connection and Bittersweet Decisions

33:38 Unexpected Offers and Appraisal Challenges

35:44 Negotiations and Closing the Deal

37:05 Investor Satisfaction and Profit Breakdown

38:22 Reflecting on the Journey and Future Plans

41:04 Building a Community and Sharing Knowledge

52:33 The Importance of Unique Vision in Hospitality

58:27 Closing Remarks and Future Projects

01:01:34 Am I the Airbnb Hole?

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113. Stop Making These Airbnb Marketing Mistakes - Interview with Steph Weber Jun 12, 2024

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

This week I sit down with Steph Weber of The Weber Co and the visionary behind Cabins on the Cumberland. Steph has an extensive background in entrepreneurship, marketing, and branding, with an emphasis in influencer marketing. When she finally discovered the world of short-term rentals, she jumped all in and applied her marketing background to build a 6-figure cohosting biz in just 12 months – with a baby and a 3 year old!

Today she shares with us what hosts should be doing to navigate the changing Airbnb landscape, and she breaks down the vision of the riverfront/9acre/11cabin/event venue she's building with partners in rural Kentucky. I loved hearing her exact marketing plans for this new project, and getting all the juicy, REAL marketing tactics from her, not just general advice.

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theweberco.com | @theweberco

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112. Have Bookings Dropped? This Little Device is the Answer! Interview with StayFi Jun 05, 2024

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

On today's episode of No Vacancy, I sit down to chat with Arthur Colker, CEO and founder of StayFi. This little device gets added to your wifi setup in your Airbnb listing, and simply requires that all guests input their email before gaining wifi access – yup, just like hotels and coffee shops!

Sounds simple, but the possibilities this has for increasing bookings and guest experience are endless. Arthur walks us through each and every creative way he's found for StayFi to elevate your entire hosting operation. By the end of this episode, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it!

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111. LET'S TALK UPDATES!!! (My Personal Life, Birth Story, and Airbnb 2024 Summer Release!) May 29, 2024

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

This week we have LOTS to catch up on. We're breaking down the official Airbnb 2024 Summer Release and going through all the updates to the platform – what I love, and what needs fixing. I also share a personal update about the last 5 weeks of my life since having my baby, and how his NICU stay has been going. Thank you all for the support as we've been navigating this journey 🩵

Airbnb updates start here: 17:15

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110. The Art of Learning to Scale Back Your Portfolio - Interview with @mybrokermatt May 22, 2024

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

On this week's episode:

In this episode, Matt breaks down how he quickly grew his portfolio to 50+ units and how he's now strategically scaling back his portfolio size to only focus on the top-producing, least stressful listings. You'll learn so much from this conversation about how quick growth can lead to burnout and why it's important to tune out noise and pressure telling you investor growth has to look a certain way.

AITAH for sending a message like this to my guest asking for a late checkout?

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109. $5 Million in Real Estate in Just 18 Months! Interview with Kacia & Seena Ghetmiri May 15, 2024

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

The Ghetmiri’s were so much fun to interview! This couple shared how they went from burnt out and overworked in dentistry, to going all in on real estate. I loved hearing how they work together as a couple, and how they balanced this new venture while becoming parents in the last year.

Their growth has been super fast, but super intentional, with just a few strategic investments. I ask them to breakdown their numbers with all the transparency, and they didn’t hold anything back!

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108. How This Tech Director Went from 0 to 60 Units in Three Years - Interview with Felipe Caldeira May 08, 2024

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

This week I got to interview Felipe, who has grown his own portfolio and a cohosting business, fast! Now, he's in the works of renovating a boutique motel. In just a few short years, Felipe has gained experience with several different investing asset classes, and his cohosting business has taken off thanks to the management skills he picked up along the way.

This episode is a great listen for anyone who feels like they might be starting "too late". You'll see by the end of this chat just how quickly you can start and scale your business with the right mindset and guidance!

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107. She Flipped a Roadside Motel With Her Best Friend - Interview with Sally Dzeidzic from Mesa Verde Motel May 02, 2024

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

This week on No Vacancy The Podcast I chat with Sally from the @mesaverdemotel! She shares the incredible story of partnering with her best friend to buy, rehab, and operate a roadside motel, with NO prior experience.

Sally breaks down how they divide their roles, payment structure, biggest lessons learned and mistakes made, and how their spouses are involved in the business as well.

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106. This Host Shows Us How to *Actually* Have PASSIVE Income - Breaking Down SOPs with Federico Zimerman Apr 24, 2024

This week on No Vacancy The Podcast I sit down with my friend Fede to get his take on processes and automations. Fede is an expert cohost with dozens of properties across multiple markets, and it only takes a quick conversation with him to instantly see how seriously this guy takes SYSTEMS!

You’ll be taking tons of notes this episode on how to actually automate your hosting, so you can scale up fast, without losing your mind in the process.

Connect with Fede @strguide

👉🏼 P.S. Want to really take your cohosting business to the next level? The Cohosting Crash Course is the ultimate resource for you!

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105. Building a Portfolio at Your OWN Pace, Without Partners! - Interview with Carrie Drier Apr 17, 2024

In today’s episode I get to chat with Carrie Drier of @roostnorthrentals. In an industry that’s constantly talking about how to scale faster, leverage all the financing loopholes, and that partnerships are the key to growth, Carrie’s journey of scaling to 9 properties with just her and her husband, is so refreshing!

She breaks down exactly how they added on each unit, the timeframe it took to do it, and why she has no regrets about her “slow and steady wins the race approach”. Carrie shares how avoiding partnerships has given her complete control over each and every decision, and the freedom it gave her to do things her own way has been priceless.

If you’ve been feeling the pressure to grow faster and scale in a way that doesn’t align with you, this is a must-listen!

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104. How to Niche Yourself Down as a Cohost for Midterm Rentals - Interview with Breanna Williams Apr 10, 2024

On today's show we have Breanna Williams, who has niched herself down to be a cohost for midterm rentals. When I started chatting with Breanna, I was shocked that she's been able to build a business doing this. As a short-term rental host, I've always found midterm rentals to be the more passive option, and couldn't imagine a property owner needing a cohost to manage just one check in per month.

Breanna, proves to us that there is major value in providing this service to property owners. If you've been wanting to dive into cohosting, this episode will open your eyes to one of the many ways you can niche your offering down and build the cohosting business you want to run.

Want to learn more about cohosting? Download my FREE cohosting scripts here to learn how to overcome the 6 most common objections I hear from potential clients.

Connect with Breanna @mumford_designs

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103. Asking An Airbnb Cleaner to Give Us the DIRT - Interview with Whitney White Apr 03, 2024

On this week's episode we get all the dirty details behind being a professional Airbnb cleaner from @simplecleanfit_whit. She also rapid fires off some of her best kept cleaning tips, and breaks down for us what's fair for owners to expect from the cleaner, and how to set expectations for a healthy relationship.

If you're as obsessed with cleaning content on social media as I am, go give Whitney a follow for the most satisfying before and afters!

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Airbnb Advice Column - Why Would Anyone Hire Me to Cohost? And How to Know if Midterm or STR is Better?! Mar 29, 2024

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

00:39 - Priscilla: How to decide if I should do midterm or short-term rentals?

03:39 - Genie: What lists do you trust when it comes to finding top markets to invest in?

07:48 - Melissa: We are about to put an offer on a duplex and have enough to cover the 20% down payment, but our lender said we can qualify for a 3.5% FHA down payment, since we’ll be living in one half. Would you do the 3.5 or 20? Pros and cons?

11:41 - Taylor: Cohosting - please help! I’ve been wanting to cohost for the longest time but have no experience. Why would anyone hire me?

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102. This Data Analyst Has a 100% Success Rate for Picking Profitable Properties- Interview with John Bianchi Mar 27, 2024

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

On this week's episode:

John Bianchi, aka the Airbnb Data Guy, is here to share the metrics that define profitable investments according to AirDNA standards, how hosts can optimize their listings and prevent common pitfalls, analyzing markets and predicting the performance of a property, improving property performance through strategic adjustments in design and amenities, and so much more.

AITAH for blocking off my calendar while grieving a family loss?

Connect with John on Instagram @theairbnbdataguy

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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

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!

AITAH for not wanting to be the "financial advisor" for this guest?

Connect with Patryk @patryk_swietek

Purchase Patryk's Brand New Book: The Wealthy Airbnb Superhost

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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

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?

Connect with Rachel:

Website: https://www.shorttermgems.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/short.term.gems/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/shorttermgems
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-rachel-gainsbrugh
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theluxurystrdoctorshow

Grab Rachel's free resources: THE “MUST HAVE” LIST TO BREAK INTO THE LUXURY SHORT-TERM RENTAL MARKET

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

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!

Start using strIQ today!

Only a few tickets are left for Level Up Your Listing Summit, March 11-13th in Scottsdale AZ. Save your seat now before it's gone!

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

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.

AITAH for being entitled to a free influencer stay?

Connect with Kim here.

Level Up Your Listing Summit is just 11 days away! Reserve your spot now before we sell out!

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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

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

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.

AITAH for leaving tape on almost every inch in the property?

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

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

Hurry, tonight at MIDNIGHT prices for Level Up Your Listing Summit go up! This is your last chance to save $200.

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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Connect with Madi @skylerandmadi and @fortheloveofupstate

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

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

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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Airbnb Advice Column: I'm Tired of Relying on AirCover & How to Draw Boundaries With Guests Who Stay on Your Property? Jan 26, 2024

Happy Friday, and welcome back to another Airbnb Advice Column!

0:42 - Melinda: I’m confused on which insurance I need as a cohost? Should I get Proper insurance?

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3:57 - Cora: How to know how much my extra guest fee on Airbnb should be?

9:05 - Tammy: I’m so over AirCover. My last few experiences with them have been awful. Any tips on how to make the AirCover process more streamlined?

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14:11 - Brooke: Just finished listening to your ADU episode from Wednesday, so good! Question for you, you’ve talked before about how you think it’s easier to host from afar. Are you nervous to have guests in your backyard?

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93. Your Next Investment Property Might Be In Your Backyard! Building ADUs with Ryan O'Connell Jan 24, 2024

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

On this week's episode:

Discussing ADUs and housing investments with @ryanohousing. Ryan shares his extensive knowledge on ADUs, including the challenges and benefits involved in building these structures.

AITAH for not giving a refund to a guest that reached out three weeks later?!

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Connect with Ryan!

youtube.com/c/howtoadu

instagram.com/ryanohousing

tiktok.com/@howtoadu

facebook.com/groups/howtoadu

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92. This Host Tells Us Exactly How She Manages Her Beach Front Properties From the Midwest - Interview with Stacey St. John Jan 17, 2024

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

On this week's episode:

Stacey St. John, a successful real estate investor and property manager, shares her journey into short-term rental investment, her property management strategies, and her future plans to develop a resort.

AITAH for not trusting my cleaner who bailed on me and lied to me?!

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91. This App is Going to Level Up Your Entire Hosting Biz in 2024 - Interview with Turno CEO Assaf Karmon Jan 10, 2024

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

On this week's episode:

Interview with Assaf Karmon, CEO of Turno, on how the Turno app improves the hosting experience by automating the cleaning process, inventory tracking, payments, and taxes, and how it also offers a marketplace for finding reliable cleaners.

AITAH: Is this really who you want to be hooking up with?

Thank you to Turno for supporting this show and gifting No Vacancy listeners with this generous offer!

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90. WHAT'S IN AND WHAT'S OUT FOR 2024 Jan 03, 2024

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

On this week's episode:

My ins and outs for 2024

AITAH: "I am going to sue you for misrepresentation" -Renter

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89. She Bought an RV Park With No Experience, and Now Has a Portfolio Worth $30 Million - Interview with Heather Blankenship Dec 27, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

Interview with Heather Blankenship, a diversified real estate investor. Heather shares her journey from investing in RV parks to mobile home parks, and then venturing into boutique motels.

AITAH: "I love everything about this property, except the bedding. Are you able to change all of the sheets and duvet covers to white?"

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88. How This Airbnb Host Leverages Credit Cards to Travel The World for FREE - Interview with @watchmetravelhack Dec 20, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

Interview with Amber Paul, aka @watchmetravelhack, about her experiences with credit card travel hacking. Amber shares her knowledge about taking advantage of credit card reward points, managing multiple credit cards, responsibly leveraging credit card offers, and opportunities for business cards.

AITAH: Asking a guest for a 5 star review?!

Connect with Amber and get her breakdown of the current BEST credit cards: @watchmetravelhack

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87. Paying Off Your Mortgage Early: Genius or Dumb Investment Strategy? Interview with David Huey Dec 13, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

David Huey, full time software salesman, delves into his philosophy of being debt free and paying off his mortgage early!

AITAH: I'M PISSED! Screenshots of an interaction between a guest AND ME!

Connect with David on Instragram

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86. She Quit Her Engineering Career to Invest in Real Estate & Travel The World - Interview with Olivia Tati Dec 06, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

Interview with Olivia Tati-- a designer and short-term rental investor who started as a chemical engineer who then transitioned into real estate

AITAH: What is the weirdest thing you've ever had an Airbnb guest do?

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85. From Living In Dad's Basement to Investing in Hotels - Interview with Auston Cook Nov 29, 2023

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

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On this week's episode:

This week I interview boutique hotel investor, Auston Cook, as he shares his inspiring journey from being a mountain guide to becoming a successful real estate investor. He talks about his progression from selling solar panels and insurance to successfully flipping houses, building new construction Airbnbs, and investing in unbranded hotels.

AITAH: This guest is so out of line for this unfair 3-star review.

Connect with Auston and check out his portfolio on Instagram.

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Airbnb Advice Column: My In-Laws Hate Airbnb & Should I Put a Christmas Tree In My Listing?! Nov 24, 2023

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

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2:12 - Jessa

What are your thoughts on Brett Cooper’s video announcing that she will be boycotting airbnb over their fees?

6:13 - Yvonne

What will you be buying this Black Friday? I want to take advantage of deals, but not spend for no reason?

8:06 - Jordan

To put a Christmas tree in my listing or not to put a Christmas tree in my listing?!

9:26 - Tori

Your honest thoughts, is now a good time to buy. I feel yes, but my husband says it would be stupid with the current rates.

11:58 - Julia

My brother and sister in-law are always making snide comments about us being airbnb hosts, saying things like we’re to blame for the housing crisis, we’re the reason they can’t afford a home, you name it. I’m dreading seeing them this thanksgiving. Any advice?

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84. Swifties vs Airbnb Host! Who's In The Wrong? Nov 22, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

Sharing a situation that went viral on TikTok over a Taylor Swift concert. Where do you stand?!

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83. Airbnb's Winter Updates Are Here!!! And I Have Some Thoughts... Nov 15, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

Listen to my HONEST thoughts on the new updates...

AITAH: Can owners charge a separate check-in fee?!

Hear the updates in Brian Chesky's own words on YouTube

Info on Guest Favorites

Summary of the Airbnb 2023 Winter Release

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82. The How-To Guide On Having a Unique Listing Even If Your Property is Basic - Interview with @itsbridgettebitch Nov 08, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

Bridgette Whitney discusses her journey from being a Facebook marketplace upcyling enthusiast to sought-after vacation rental designer creating the most unique girls' trip homes.

AITATrading a donation to a non-profit for a tax write off in exchange for a MONTH’S stay?!

Listen episode 25 about bachelorette airbnbs here!

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81. She Built a Profitable Glampsite with $2,000 Wayfair Tents - Interview with Channon Rose Nov 01, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

This week Channon shares her journey to growing her glampsite and STR portfolio. We talk about how each tent is set up, amenities, and her thought process building the cutest travel experience!

Connect with Channon:

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Airbnb Advice Column: I NEED TO VENT ABOUT AIRBNB & Is Your Market Slow or Over Saturated? Oct 27, 2023

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

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15:51 - Katherine

As a co-host, do you buy restock items for your owners?

17:45- Vera:

My guest broke house rules and I canceled the reservation mid stay. Can they still write a review?

19:16 - Eddie:

A pipe burst and the water is shut off! But it's not our pipe or our fault. What do we do?!

23:06 - Gabby:

It's been so slow for us. Is it the same for you?

27:32 - : DIYintheBurbs

I'm switching from a full property management company to self management. Where do I start? I'm scared!

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80. HALLOWEEN SPECIAL - Haunted Hotel & Airbnb Happenings Oct 25, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

*Please note, this episode may not be appropriate for kids*

Ghouls and goblins gather 'round to hear to spookiest, bone chilling Airbnb horror stories in town.

Listen to last year's Halloween episode here.

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EMERGENCY EPISODE: What You Need to Know About Airbnb's New Cleaning Fee Structure Oct 20, 2023

Airbnb announces new big changes to their cleaning fees. My thoughts and what does this mean for us?

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79. Treehouses, Bed & Breakfasts, Cabins, & ADUs! Breaking Down the Coolest Portfolio Ever with Hanan Kim Oct 18, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

Interview with Hanan Kim with @TahoeLittleBlackCabins and her journey to purchasing and thriving in the short term rental industry.

AITAH: “We felt uncomfortable in the house, like someone was trying to watch us sleep”

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78. IS YOUR LISTING LOSING MONEY? YOU NEED THIS EPISODE. Oct 11, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

Today I cover 3 topics and deep dive into the 3 ways to improve your listing by:

Getting more bookings
Increasing the nightly rate on your bookings
Decreasing your expenses

I booked this Airbnb for my boyfriend's birthday but he's cheating on me. Can I get a refund?

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77. How to Fit STRs Into Your Lifestyle, Not the Other Way Around - Interview with Bill Faeth Oct 04, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

Interview with Bill Faeth about key things that has made him succeed in business and his future plans for life and retirement

A Day in the Life of an Airbnb Host *explicit*

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Airbnb Advice Column: Answering Your Cohosting Questions! Sep 29, 2023

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

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3:11 - Heather:

Finding cohosting clients when you have no hosting experience

8:08 - Carly:

Should I cohost or arbitrage?

12:36 - Julie:

I have so many mindset issues around selling myself as a cohost. What’s your advice for confidently pitching yourself to owners?

15:14 - Hazel:

I found a great owner and property to work with, but they are only interested in hiring me on for a flat fee per reservation. I really wanted commission, but am I being too picky?

21:10 - Samira:

Should I be looking out of state for my cohosting deals? I own and operate one already, and some neighbors have asked me to manage theirs, but I’m worried I’ll be competing with my own listing.

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76. How Much Do Design & Amenities Really Impact My Listing? Interview with Showplace CEO Justin Miller Sep 27, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

Interview with CEO of Showplace, Justin Miller, on things you can do to elevate your listing

Butt sex or Baltic Sea?

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75. "We Made $100,000 Renting Our Pool" - Interview with Natalie Bykov Sep 20, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

Interview with Natalie Bykov and how she capitalized on making money with their backyard pool

This guest is DEMANDING an early check-in with a 10 hour notice.

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Connect with Natalie Bykov:

theorangepool.com

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74. Avery Carl Breaks Down Her Portfolio of 250 Doors & Did Amber Heard Stay in This Airbnb?! Sep 13, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

Interview with Avery Carl and picking her brain on scaling to her 250 doors!

Someone take a LOAD off this host for this SHITTY situation.

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73. AIRBNB CLEANER HORROR STORIES: Squatting, Threesomes, and Stolen Vacuums! Sep 06, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

Reading and reacting to all of YOUR worst horror stories— cleaning edition!

Check out the first horror stories episode here!

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72. How Do People Afford to Keep Buying More Property?! - Build Your Investing Strategy with Jeff Welgan Aug 30, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

Interview with Jeff Welgan, investor financing strategist with BluPrint Home Loans

No Airbnb-hole?! What a sweet guest!

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Jeff’s Website

Jeff’s Instagram

Email: jwelgan@mybploan.com

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Airbnb Advice Column - Should I Buy a Dome? And the Sneaky Way I Handle Guests Who Block My Calendar! Aug 25, 2023

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

1:30 - Denise:

Blocking off the calendar for an off season but still keeping search placement and Superhost progress

5:53 - Uzma:

Leave it, or charge for it? Stained towels, ripped sheets, broken glass, etc...

10:25 - Betty:

Where can I buy a geodesic dome?

13:57 - Shauna:

Determining the lowest nightly rate you can go

17:49 - Amanda:

Convincing the owner to update their furniture you think they need to as a co-host

20:57 - Omar:

THE worst Airbnb feature- managing requests that are set to a waiting ID and lock your calendar for 24 hours!

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71. Using AI to Design Your STR & Guest Cheating Scandals! Interview with Kaitlyn Aronis Aug 23, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

Interview with Kaitlyn Aronis on the power of using AI to design your space

Mind your business or side with girl code?!?!!

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Connect with Kaitlyn

Kaitlyn’s Instagram

Coho House Instagram

Get 20% off design services by emailing kaitlyn@cohohouse.com and mentioning The No Vacancy Podcast!

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70. The Two Biggest STR Lessons I’ve Learned From “Thanks For Visiting” - Interview with Sarah & Annette Aug 16, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

Thanks For Visiting podcast hosts, Sarah and Annette, share their biggest tips for investing in a property inspector and annual budgeting while also discussing top mistakes hosts make.

The most self righteous, pretentious post I’ve ever read. So disrespectful!

Connect with Sarah and Annette:

www.thanksforvisiting.me

www.instagram.com/thanksforvisiting_

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69. Multiple Income Streams From 1 Piece of Land - Land Hacking with Zoey Berghoff Aug 09, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

Unique stay expert, Zoey Berghoff, talks all about land hacking this episode and breaks down her 3 points when thinking of land hacking.

The most obnoxious list of house rules I ever did see.

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68. The Best Markets You Haven’t Heard of Yet - Interview with Kenny Bedwell @STRInsights Aug 02, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

STR Insights CEO, Kenny Bedwell, sits down and shares what he thinks are the best markets to buy in

Does this host hate children and fun or whaaat?!

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Airbnb Advice Column - A Pep Talk For the Host Who’s Going Over Budget Jul 28, 2023

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

0:42 - Morgan:

We only have 2 reviews - should I ask guests for $50 for extra cleaning or eat the cost for a good review note?

2:49 - Brittany + Rachel:

Getting started with your first property. How do I know it'll be successful??

5:33 - Britt:

Sofa beds- make the bed for each stay or leave the sheets out and blankets out?

7:02 - Maggie:

Keeping linens and towels soft.

8:16 - Jen:

Furnishing a pet friendly listing. My best advice for setting up your listing!

13:38 - Vanessa:

Blowing the renovation budget. How do I deal with the guilt and shame?!

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67. She Owns 19 Properties But is Technically "Homeless" - Being a Full-Time Nomad with Sarah Weaver Jul 26, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

Homeless by choice, Sarah Weaver, discusses her impressive nineteen property portfolio as she travels abroad and earns from her eleven streams of income.

I HATE THIS PERSON! This landlord did what?! behind their tenant’s back???!!!

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66. Don't Hire a Property Manager, Hire a VA! Interview with Stephanie Figueros Jul 19, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

This week we speak with Stephanie and how she quit her full-time nursing job and matched her income in just nine months through short term rentals.

Ghillie suits, scarecrows, a green lantern mask and construction workers all in palm trees watching guests. What in the airbnb-hole?!?!

Get your ticket to STR Nation in San Diego from 9/24-9/26!

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65. These 3 Hospitality Tips Will Change Your Whole Hosting Game - Interview with Brindy Bringhurst Jul 12, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

Brindy Bringhurst's top 3 hospitality tips for any host

Reacting to the strangest thing I’ve heard happen in an Airbnb….

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64. What's A Buy Box and Why You Need to Drop Everything and Make One NOW - Interview with Grace & Amelia Jul 05, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

Interview with Grace and Amelia and their top 5 metrics to include in your buy box

Reacting to an entitled blonde-haired guest requesting $750 for a hair extensions refund?!?

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See episode #49 of the WIIRE Podcast (referenced in this episode)

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Airbnb Advice Column- How to Get My Spouse on Board for STR? Warning My Guests About Wildfires?! Making Extra Money As a Cohost! Jun 30, 2023

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

1:57 - Erin:

I have no competition. How do I determine price for a unique property?

4:37

People purchase a second rental property so quickly after buying their first rental. How can they afford that??

Listen to Episode 35 with Brenna Carles here.

7:48 - Melanie:

I need to find a direct booking site provider.

8:18 - Neetu:

Looking to charge for setting up a property as a co-host. When to do it and how to charge.

12:45 - Mandy:

Communicating with guests that are non-English speakers. How to translate your house manual for multiple languages.

15:15 - Shauna:

Dealing with unhappy guests and smoke during wildfire season.

19:46- Yelena:

My guests aren't respecting quiet hours in my complex. Help!

21:33- Rachel:

My spouse is skeptical of short term rentals versus long term rentals.

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63. How to Build a Luxury Cohosting Business - Interview with Mercedes @mbxhomes Jun 28, 2023

On this week's episode:

Interview with Mercedes on cohosting in Los Angeles

Reacting to a host that told their guest to put their clothes back on!!

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62. This Episode Was Hard To Record... Jun 21, 2023

Trigger Warning: This episode deals with pregnancy loss and miscarriage.

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

On this week's episode:

Sharing a bit deeper this week and what’s been going on in my personal life.

Reacting to an amazing host response to a guest “accidentally” booking.

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61. From Zero Investing Experience, to Generating $500,000 Per Year - Interview with The Hunters Jun 14, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

Interview with the Hunters- Matt and Lisa share their story of their journey on how doors kept opening to create quality listings

Reacting to another guest book entry - tripping on mushrooms and mooning the rocks!!

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60. $10 Million Per Year Through LAND Flipping - Interview with Pete Reese Jun 07, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

Pete Reese's process on land flipping, what he looks for, and his future goals!

Don’t post this on Facebook! Call the police!!

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59. Can Your Property Management Software Do THAT?! Interview with Jurny May 31, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

Interview with Jurny CEO, Luca Zambella

This host called their guests “dumb people” and “too damn lazy” in a public reply?!?!

Start using Jurny today!

Connect with Luca on LinkedIn

About Luca Zambello:

Luca the co-founder and CEO of Jurny, an AI-driven hospitality platform that seamlessly automates operations and guest experiences through vertical integration and connectivity.

As a former host and operator with more than 12 years of experience, Luca brings a wealth of hospitality knowledge. He is a renowned Forbes contributor for his expertise and industry acumen and has been featured in Entrepreneur, Bloomberg, Business Insider, and other publications.

Luca was recently chosen as an Advisory Board Member for Entertainment and Hospitality Management at California State University, Fullerton, where he also delivers lectures as a guest. Furthermore, he has received multiple awards and nominations in the hospitality field, including the Titan Award and the American Best in Business Awards. Most recently, he was listed as one of the top 10 Notable Entrepreneurs in Los Angeles by LA Weekly

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Airbnb Advice Column: Dealing With Guests Who Won't Read Anything and How to Actually Be "Pet Friendly" May 26, 2023

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

0:36 - Vera:

Queen bed vs King bed? (1 BR cabin)

1:55 - Laura:

Washer and dryer broke and guest arrives tomorrow. Should I offer to pay for wash/fold service at a laundromat?

3:58- Ashley:

Do you plan deductions for the year (property improvements to save money) in advance to reach a certain tax bracket?

5:12 - Courtney:

Guests know that they are not reading instructions and then leave a bad review for check in

9:45 - Nicole:

How to kindly decline a guest that you are uncomfortable with? Local guest, no reviews, other red flags...

12:27 - C:

Should I keep original product packages (coffee, sugar, etc) for people to see, or change it to cute bottles and vases?

14:05 - Megan:

Please share alllll things pet friendly! Fees, rules for pets, supplies, and pet amenities you recommend.

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58. Listen to This Before Investing in Hotels - Interview with Diya Liu May 24, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

Interview with Diya Liu, STR and hotel investor on her strategy, process, and what she looks for when investing.

Reacting to a 4-star review that doesn’t even make sense???

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57. My Favorite Hack to Save Thousands on Furniture Just Got Even Better! Interview with Minoan May 17, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

Interview with Minoan CEO, Marc Hostovsky, on all the new features and updates with Minoan!

Reacting to a guest asking to use the Airbnb for a 400 person family reunion?!?!

Test out the new and improved Minoan today!

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56. Not Doing This ONE Thing Could Cost You Your Entire Business - Interview with Marilynn Taylor May 10, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

Interview with Marilynn Taylor -- a pioneer on the Airbnb platform, who once got kicked off Airbnb, and is now an Airbnb Ambassador.

Reacting to a guest wanting to sue a host for leaving a bad guest review.

Connect with Marilynn on Instagram

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55. "I Lived in 97 Airbnbs Exclusively for 15 Months" - Interview with "Professional Guest" Zach Busekrus May 03, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

This week we hear from the other side of Airbnb stays…from a guest! Hear how Zach and his wife spent 15 months in Airbnbs and what they learned along the way.

Reacting to a host that changed the mattress mid-stay without telling their guest!

Connect with Zach on Instagram

Last Minute Airbnb Deals on sponstayneous.com

Check out the Behind The Stays Podcast

Thank you to Savvy Realty for sponsoring this episode!

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Airbnb Advice Column: I Want to Quit Hosting & How to Tell If Guest Complaints are Genuine?? Apr 28, 2023

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

2:01 - Serena:

Help. I’ve been feeling so burnt out. Doing all the things, adding all the amenities, and still getting picky guests leaving 4 star reviews. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong and am thinking of quitting.

4:54 - Phil:

I know you always talk about niching down, but I’m worried that going too strong in a niche will affect possible resale value.

Check out this spa-themed listing in Palm Springs

9:10 - Harry:

My wife and I are trying to decide if we should buy in the market where we want to retire, or go to a more cash flowing market.

11:22 - Tara:

How to decide if a monetary refund is warranted. Never sure if guests are just fishing or it’s legitimately justified.

17:15 - Sam:

How do I become a guest on your podcast?!

Send guest submissions to airbnbwithnatalie@gmail.com

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54. Become a Passive Investor and Stop Owing Taxes & This Guest Is Giving Murder Vibes - Interview with Ryan Bakke Apr 26, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

Ryan Bakke is back for the third time to discuss passive investing without owning any real estate

Was this host right in declining this guest for wanting a space to cry loudly?

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53. What Netflix's $3 Billion Loss Just Taught Me & Cheating Scandals in Your Airbnb?! Apr 19, 2023

On this week's episode:

Netflix’s Love is Blind Live Finale Fiasco and How It Made Me Think of STRs

This guest saw a ghost for 10 minutes and the host had no questions.

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52. 4 Hospitality Lessons We Can Learn From Hotels & Are People Giving Birth in Airbnbs?? - with Wil Slickers Apr 12, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

Guest host takeover with Wil Slickers and his 4 lessons in hospitality that you can apply to your STR business

Should this host have “Elevated Superhost” status for their guest giving birth in their Airbnb?!!

Thank you to Savvy Realty for sponsoring this episode!

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51. Why Is No One Talking About This?! The Secret Strategy That's Making $8k a Month - Interview with Noble Crawford Apr 05, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

Interview with Noble Crawford and all about his flight attendant crash pad properties

Reacting to a host complaining about not getting Superhost status this quarter

Connect with Noble on Instagram

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Airbnb Advice Column: The 4 Types of Guests You'll Encounter and Whether or Not to Review Them Mar 31, 2023

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

0:55 Question #1 - Choosing which toiletries to provide

2:41 Question #2 - Laundry service costs with cleaners

6:33 Question #3 - Short term vs mid term rentals

9:55 Question #4 - Leaving reviews on guests

12:02 Question #5 - Handling noise complaints with pets

13:50 Question #6 - Figuring out how many guests you can accommodate

16:59 Question #7 - Providing services to hosts

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50. SPRING CLEANING: 22 Hidden Issues to Address in Your Airbnb This Season (#20 is NASTYYYYY) Mar 29, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

This week I give 22 things to look out for this season for Spring cleaning!

This host booked for the first time in a full month-- but with an overall 1.5 star rated guest?! Is it worth it?!!

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49. Managing a Million Dollar Portfolio While Homeschooling 6 Kids - Interview with @yourfamilysplace Mar 22, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

This week I chat with Rose Tipka all about her massive acreage STR portfolio, how she accidentally got started, and how she manages everything as a mom of six!!

Airbnb is the Airbnb-hole?!?! The one thing that might make me quit using Airbnb.

Connect with Rose @yourfamilysplace_

Thank you to Savvy Realty for sponsoring this episode!

Work with Tyler Coon and the Savvy Realty Team:

Connect:

Podcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

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48. Asking Proper Insurance: Do We Need Cameras on the Pool?! Are Candles OK?? Can I Provide Booze? Mar 15, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

All things Proper Insurance, why STR specific insurance benefits you, what specifically is covered, and reasonable means of defense for risk management.

Reacting to a host Airbnb-hole charging shipping and handling for an item that was left

Connect:

Podcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

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47. What I Learned From YOU at LUYL Summit - Are We All Converting to 420 Friendly Listings?? Mar 08, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

I recap my favorite conversations from Level Up Your Listing Summit that I had with YOU. The attendees were truly the most inspiring part of the summit, and I learned something from every person I talked to; from running your STR business while homeschooling 6 kids, to being booked six months out with NO internet, to converting your property to a weed-friendly listing and TRIPLING your nightly rate, and more... Thank you for sharing your stories with me.

P.S. Listen through to hear how you might be on stage at next year's summit ;)

Level Up Your Listing Summit Replays

Connect:

Podcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

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46. Turning a Campground Into STRs and a Wedding Venue - Interview with @brookledgeny Mar 01, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

Interview with Helen Christopher and her journey into turning a campground into a STR hub and whimsical wedding venue!

Reacting to an “influencer” inquiry about a free stay.

Connect:

Podcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

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Airbnb Advice Column - 4 Upgrades Under $100 & How Much TP Should You Provide?? Feb 24, 2023

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

2:06 Question #1 - Adapting to older guests for smart TVs

5:42 Question #2 - How much toilet paper to leave for each reservation

7:45 Question #3 - Upgrading your space with only $100

11:07 Question #4 - Should you require your cleaner to work during a natural disaster?

Thank you to Savvy Realty for sponsoring this episode!

Work with Tyler Coon and the Savvy Realty Team:

Use code Natalie10 for 10% off!

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45. "THERE WERE PENISES EVERYWHERE" - Diary of an Airbnb Cleaner with @deetakesovercleaning Feb 22, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

Getting down and dirty with Dee from @deetakesovercleaning on best cleaning products, what your cleaner wants YOU to know and craziest cleaning stories!

Reacting to the strangest guest inquiry I’ve ever seen!

Follow Dee on Instagram and TikTok

Dee's Amazon Storefront

Dee's Cleaning Resources

5 DAYS LEFT TO GET YOUR TICKET TO LEVEL UP YOUR LISTING SUMMIT

Connect:

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44. Twelve Essentials You Need In Your Hosting Toolkit Feb 15, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

HURRY! Level Up Your Listing Summit tickets are almost gone!

Use code NATALIE10 to save 10%

Minoan - Save 40-60% on your favorite furniture brands
Proper Insurance - Home insurance that is specially designed for STR hosts
AirDNA - Run market analysis, and get key data to improve your hosting strategy
PriceLabs - Dynamic pricing software to automate pricing for you
Relay - Transform your business banking and bookkeeping
Showplace - Virtual designers who can source your furniture at designer discount rates
Breezeway - Cleaning checklists and inventory management
Hostfully - Property management software to help automate your business and integrate your tech stack + custom digital guidebook
Can Monkey - Trash to curb service
Boostly - Direct booking website builder
Superhog - Guest screening and damage deposits
Crescent Retreats - Luxury home rentals in Scottsdale
Fouad Bazzi - Coaching mastermind

Reacting to a host making their guest cancel the reservation due to their city’s STR regulation.

Thank you to Savvy Realty for sponsoring this episode!

Work with Tyler Coon and the Savvy Realty Team:

Connect:

Invest with Sarah and Emily

Podcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

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43. Owning Property by Spending Other People’s Money??? Interview with The Karwells Feb 08, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

Getting properties under contract without funding, conditions to negotiate in a deal, and defining out terms with investors

Reacting to a host being too nit picky about a guest review!

LEVEL UP YOUR LISTING WOMEN'S SUMMIT TICKETS ARE RUNNING OUT!

Use code NATALIE10 for 10% off your ticket.

Follow the Karwells on Instagram and TikTok

Connect:

Podcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

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42. Hosting When You're at Rock Bottom with Tatianna Taylor-Tait Feb 01, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

Tatianna’s journey, what drives her, and managing hosting, co-hosting and arbitrage.

Reacting to what a guest wrote in this host’s guestbook. She couldn’t ride what?!!?

Use code TATIANNA10 or NATALIE10 for 10% off your Level Up Your Listing Summit tickets!

Tatianna's Instagram

Tatianna's Website

Connect:

Request a FREE Quote from Steadily for STR Insurance

Podcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

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Airbnb Advice Column: Wifi Was Down, Do I Refund? Should We Add a Yoga Studio? Jan 27, 2023

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

2:09 Question #1 - Choosing what to do with one extra bedroom

5:47 Question #2 - Dealing with messy guests

8:57 Question #3 - Handling micro-managing owners as a co-host

13:33 Question #4 - The best way to stage an awkward layout

16:53 Question #5 - Are you doing too much as a host?

Take 10% off your Level Up Your Listing Summit ticket with code NATALIE10

Download my Cohosting Contract

Use me as your Airbnb Ambassador

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41. This Host Used AI to Find A Market and Design His Listing - Interview with Jason Reece Jan 25, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

Interview with Jason Reece - AI advocate for STR use and development

Jesus take the wheel- reacting to a host whose patience was tested!!

Connect:

Podcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

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40. Finding The Perfect Market for Your Short-Term Rental - Interview with Tyler Coon Jan 18, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

Interview with short term rental exclusive realtor Tyler Coon

Reacting to guest review about a pull-out couch that didn’t even exist at the Airbnb

Register for Level Up Your Listing Summit with code NATALIE10 for 10% off!

Connect with Tyler at Savvy Realty

Connect:

Podcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

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39. They Built a $10,000,000 Real Estate Portfolio - Interview with Tony and Sara Robinson Jan 11, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

STR deal analysis with Tony and Sara Robinson

Reacting to this unhinged guest over a coffee maker

Download Tony's STR Calculator

Follow Tony and Sara Robinson's on instagram!

Use code NATALIE to attend the STR Summit in Orlando, Jan 20-22

Connect:

Podcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

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38. BRRRR: The Chillest Real Estate Investing Strategy with Patryk Swietek Jan 04, 2023

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

On this week's episode:

Breaking down the BRRRR method with Patryk Swietek

Airbnb sided with the guest over this?!!?!

Follow Patryk on Instagram

Join STR Nation

Check out the Patryk Real Estate Show

Connect:

Podcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

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37. My $35,000 Hosting Mistake Dec 28, 2022

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

On this week's episode:

A year in review- going through my properties and assessing my profit wins and losses, advice for the next year and changes I plan on implementing in 2023

Reacting to a 2-star review from a guest because they had a nightmare

Get a FREE quote for STR insurance with Steadily

Connect:

Podcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

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36. 3 Problems With Owning An Airbnb That No One Talks About Dec 21, 2022

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

On this week's episode:

Reacting to what Dave Ramsey has to say about Airbnbs and the problems STRs bring

Reacting to a host that gave a refund for having a pet-friendly property.

Watch the Dave Ramsey video here

Get a FREE quote for STR insurance with Steadily

Connect:

Podcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

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35. Listen to This if The Loan Process Scares the Sh*t Out of You! Interview with Brenna Carles Dec 14, 2022

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

On this week's episode:

Brenna Carles shares different types of mortgages, calculating your debt to income ratio and all about DSCR loans.

Reacting to the most shocking, offensive and vulgar review from a guest.

Connect with Brenna!

The Mortgage Shop

Brenna's Instagram

Save your seat for Level Up Your Listing Summit Feb 27-Mar 1 in Scottsdale, AZ!

Thank you to Steadily Insurance for sponsoring this week's episode:

Request a free quote at hostwithnatalie.steadilypartner.com

Connect:

Podcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

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34. Making $80,000 a Month with Just 6 Properties - Interview with Michael Elefante Dec 07, 2022

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

On this week's episode:

How Michael Elefante runs his six properties with financial freedom

Does this guest deserve a refund for the tragedy they experienced trying to get to this Airbnb?!

Follow Michael on Instagram

Michael's TikTok | Michael's YouTube Channel

Connect:

boostly.co.uk/listingsites

Podcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

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33. Are Direct Bookings Really Worth It?! Asking Mark Simpson the TOUGH Questions Nov 30, 2022

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

On this week's episode:

Giving all my arguments against direct bookings and what Mark has to say about it

Reacting to a guest’s feedback for the host of how to make her property “better.”

Connect with Mark

@Boostly Instagram

Buy the Book Direct Playbook

Preorder the Book Direct Blueprint coming December 2022

Connect:

Podcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

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32. Your End of Year Tax Strategy to Maximize Deductions! Interview with Ryan Bakke Nov 23, 2022

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

Black Friday prices are ON for Level Up Your Listing Summit!

On this week's episode:

Ryan Bakke is back to share year end tax strategies and what you can do in these last weeks of 2022

I’m the Airbnb-hole this week — listen to hear why :(

Connect with Ryan:

Learn Like A CPA Podcast

Ryan's Instagram

Connect:

The Official Airbnb 2022 Winter Release

Podcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

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BONUS: We NEED to Talk About The Winter 2022 Airbnb Updates... Nov 22, 2022

First time host? List your space with my referral link! With the Ask A Superhost program, I can personally help you set up your Airbnb listing, and make sure everything looks good to go before you hit 'publish'.

And even more info about the Airbnb 2022 Winter Release

Edit your Instant Book settings

An "easier" way to dispute retaliatory reviews (we shall see)

Total Price Display - What guests see

Connect:

BUY YOUR LEVEL UP YOUR LISTING SUMMIT TICKET

Podcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

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31. Arbitrage 101: How to Get the Yes with Kierra Castleberry Nov 16, 2022

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

On this week's episode:

All about arbitrage - how it works, step by step what to do and how to pitch yourself for properties

Reacting to a scandalous message guests left in this host’s guestbook.

Follow Kierra on Instagram @coachforthehost

Kierra's YouTube Channel

Connect:

Podcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

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30. The Room by Room Guide to Setting Up Your Airbnb Nov 09, 2022

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

On this week's episode:

Grab your Level Up Your Listing Summit ticket! Only a few early bird tix left!

Thank you to Minoan for partnering up for today's episode. Get discounted furniture on 200+ of your favorite, quality brands!

Read the room by room set up guide and download the furniture checklist!

Connect:

Instagram | Tatianna's Website

Podcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

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29. What Would the Ritz-Carlton Do? Designer Tatianna Taylor-Tait Shares Her Best STR Styling Tips Nov 02, 2022

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

On this week's episode:

Guest host takeover with award-winning interior designer Tatianna Taylor-Tait

Tatianna’s top 5 tips for design

Reacting to the film Barbarian - where a woman finds herself double-booked at an Airbnb and decides to stay with the stranger.

GET YOUR TICKETS TO Level Up Your Listing Women's Summit

Connect with Tatianna

Connect:

Podcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

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28. HALLOWEEN SPECIAL - The Spookiest Haunted Airbnb Stories Oct 26, 2022

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

On this week's episode:

*Please note, this episode may not be appropriate for kids*

Ghouls and goblins gather 'round to hear to spookiest, bone chilling Airbnb horror stories in town.

You know what's really scary? Paying full price for furniture! Join Minoan today and start saving on hundreds of brands for your short-term rental.

Connect:

EARLY BIRD TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Podcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

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27. Feeling Burnt Out on STR? Try This Strategy! - Interview with Zeona McIntyre Oct 19, 2022

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

On this week's episode:

Answering YOUR questions in an interview with Zeona McIntyre, MTR host. Am I in the right market and what are the pros and cons?

Reacting to a 28 day stay Airbnb issued refund to a guest.

Connect with Zeona McIntyre:

Follow her on Instagram

Listen to the Invest2FI Podcast

Pre-order the book '30-Day Stay' - Use code ZEONA for 10% off

Connect:

Podcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26. Make an Extra $1,000 This Month On Your STR Oct 12, 2022

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

On this week's episode:

Tips to add revenue on top of your nightly rate, increase bookings, and save money this month!

Reacting to a strange guest experience of a stay in Mexico - catching things on camera, stolen items, possible sex trafficking?!

Connect:

instagram.com/femmehouseaz

Podcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

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25. Bach That Airbnb Up - Interview with @femmehouseaz Oct 05, 2022

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

On this week's episode:

Interview with Vanessa Aguirre - host of ultimate girls trip/bachelorette experience niche listings

Reacting to host that dumps new puppies for guests to take care of before adopting them out?!

Find Vanessa's Listings:

instagram.com/femmehousenash

Connect:

Get discounts on 200+ furniture brands with Minoan!

Podcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24. 29 Golden Rules For Hosting + Stop Stressing About Your Reviews! *A Rant* Sep 28, 2022

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

On this week's episode:

I’m turning 29 on September 29, and it’s my Golden Birthday!✨ I cover my 29 golden rules to live by for STRs!

Reacting to a 4 star review a guest left for an Airbnb that was better than the photos.

Hosting Template Flash Sale - $29 today and tomorrow!

Shop My Amazon Faves

Waterproof/Bedbug Proof Mattress Protector

Schlage Encode Smart Lock

Connect:

Turn on legal notifications on Airbnb

Podcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23. What We Can Do to Keep Hosting Legal - Interview with John Hildebrand Sep 21, 2022

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

On this week's episode:

Interview with John Hildebrand - Airbnb Ambassador and expert on dealing with STR regulations

Opt in to receive updates about regulation in your area

Get a free quote from Steadily Insurance

Reacting to an Airbnb host’s review for the production team of the new Bachelorette Season 19 Finale couple that they hosted.

Connect with John Hildebrand:

instagram.com/johnhildebrandsicky | instagram.com/hildehomes

Get involved in the battle for keeping regulation friendly to STR!

azrtr.org

rentresponsibly.org

Connect:

instagram.com/taylorjohildreth

Podcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

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22. The Fool Proof Way to Drive More Bookings - Interview with Taylor Hildreth Sep 14, 2022

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

On this week's episode:

Airbnb host, avid traveler and STR social media guru, Taylor Hildreth, shares action items you can do to improve your social media marketing, online presence, and brand growth to drive more bookings

Reacting to a host requiring guests to respond with a specific quote after reading house rules

Connect with Taylor:

instagram.com/hilhausaframe

taylorjohildreth.com

Join Minoan today for major discounts for hosts on your favorite brands!

Create a custom link for your Airbnb listing

Connect:

Podcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21. WTF Do I Respond to This Guest?! Sep 07, 2022

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

On this week's episode:

I asked for your help with this week's episode, and asked you to submit the messages guests have sent you... and how you should respond to them?! We run through your scenarios and I share exactly how I would reply if it were me.

Creating a library of go-to responses to use with future guests

Reacting to a poorly rated guest review because they could not fall asleep due to the sound of crashing waves.

Connect:

Join Minoan! | Follow Minoan on Instagram

Podcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BONUS: We Bought an Airstream!!! And Now I Need Your Help! Sep 02, 2022

On today's bonus episode I spill all the tea on our latest STR investment! We purchased an Airstream, and I break down all my reasons for jumping into this deal, the loan and financing, and what our plans are for it.

I'm looking for someone to partner up with to help bring my vision to life. If you or someone you know would be the perfect fit to help me make this happen, please contact me: airbnbwithnatalie@gmail.com

Thank you @blancobungalow for taking such good care of her! We're so in love.

Get a FREE quote for STR Insurance with Steadily

Podcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

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20. Artwork, Bedding, and Coffee: The ABCs of Setting Up Your Listing with Minoan Aug 31, 2022

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

On this week's episode:

Today I am partnering with Minoan— a centralized ordering platform with access to over 200 brands that can help furnish, upgrade or refresh your space.Adding personality back into your listing

Ally and Sage, from Minoan's marketing department, share how Minoan works and what they provide!

Reacting to an angry guest whose reservation was cancelled after asking for more discounts. Check out Kristen's listing (our Airbnb-hole submitter)

Connect:

Podcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19. So What If You Actually Do Have A Vacancy?? Aug 24, 2022

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

On this week's episode:

Our Level Up Your Listing Women's Summit - Take Our Audience Survey

Things you can do when you have 1-2 night or pre-planned longer vacancies

Updating your amenities on your listing

Should you consider taking on long-term rentals?

Reacting to an Instagram Reel about hosts requiring too much. Do you pass the vibe check?

Things mentioned in this episode:

Schlage Encode

Shop My House Manual Template use code NOVACANCY for 20% off

Connect:

hostwithnatalie.com/crashcourse

Podcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

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18. How to Make Your Airbnb ~Iconic~ Interview with Bryce Cano Aug 17, 2022

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

On this week's episode:

Interview with unique amenity and experiential stay expert

Improving your Airbnb listing to optimize your rank

Reacting to a guest making insufferable, high decibel monkey screaming sex sounds?!

5 Day Hosting Crash Course tickets:

Connect with Bryce:

instagram.com/brycecano

instagram.com/_hyggehomerentals

hyggehomerentals.com

Connect:

instagram.com/benyprealty

Podcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

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17. Here’s How to Use a Recession to Your Advantage - Interview with Real Estate Investor Ben Pinel Aug 10, 2022

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

On this week's episode:

I interview real estate agent, Ben Pinel, to discuss all things recession related and the current market

Reaching out to a professional about an investment property

Reacting to a guest complaining about the air quality just to get a discount.

Thank you Stephanie for submitting this week's AITAH! Check out her listing here and support a fellow listener of No Vacancy: airbnb.com/h/mammothmountainretreat

CONNECT WITH BEN:

instagram.com/starterhomecollection

Connect:

Podcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

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16. Eight Things That Will Go Wrong When Hosting and This Guest Brought Their Pet Boa Constrictor?! Aug 03, 2022

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

On this week's episode:

My tips to help improve the 8 things that can go wrong while hosting

Adding the AirReview Chrome Extension: rankbreeze.com/airreview/

Question of the week: Should I remove my cleaning fee altogether and include it into the nightly prices?

Reacting to a guest that brought their pet boa constrictor. Who is the Airbnb-hole here?!

5 Day Hosting Crash Course! hostwithnatalie.com/crashcourse

Use code NOVACANCY10 for an additional $10 off early bird pricing thru midnight 8/6

Backup Wifi Battery: amzn.to/3blDIHG

Connect:

Podcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15. Knowing This 1 Thing Will Transform Your Hosting Strategy Jul 27, 2022

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

On this week's episode:

The Four Quadrants of Hosting. Take the quiz here!

Run a Wifi speed test on your property through the Airbnb app: https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/3003/verify-your-internet-speed

Question of the week: Should I buy a property in an HOA?

Reacting to a host that dropped everything to deliver a TV to their guest. Thank you Jennifer for submitting this week's AITAH! Check out her listing here and support a fellow listener of No Vacancy: airbnb.com/h/thedwellingnest

Connect:

Podcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14. AIRBNB HOSTING HORROR STORIES: Strippers, Porn Shoots, and Drug Deals Gone Wrong Jul 20, 2022

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

On this week's episode:

Reading and reacting to YOUR Airbnb hosting horror stories! Buckle in. These stories are WILD.

Why you need to get a quote for short-term rental insurance: hostwithnatalie.steadilypartner.com

Question of the week: Should you charge the extra guest fee on Airbnb?

Ozone generator: https://amzn.to/3OckZM8

Connect:

Book a consultation with Zoey

Podcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13. Small Spaces, Big Profits - Interview with Unique Stay Expert, Zoey Berghoff Jul 13, 2022

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

On this week's episode:

I interview Zoey Berghoff to learn more about managing and hosting a unique property

Maximizing your property listing's photo gallery

Reacting to a guest requesting to cancel the reservation because she left her child at home

Connect:

Zoey's TikTok | Zoey's Instagram

Podcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

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12. Are Bookings Down Everywhere or Is It Your Fault? And Is This Guest Doing Too Much Laundry?! Jul 06, 2022

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

On this week's episode:

Bookings down? 5 things that could improve your listing

Adding valuable captions to your photos

What should I title my listing?

Reacting to a host seeking advice about a broken dryer after only 4 loads of laundry.

Connect:

Podcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11. Listen to This If You Want to Become An Airbnb Host FO FREEEEE! Jun 29, 2022

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

On this week's episode:

All about cohosting and how to get started

Making sure your cohosting contract has a spending threshold

How you can get paid as a cohost

Reacting to a guest's extreme excuse for getting out of a booking

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10. Stop Letting Uncle Sam Take Your Airbnb Earnings! Interview with @learnlikeacpa Jun 22, 2022

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On this week's episode:

I interview Ryan Bakke from @learnlikeacpa to get all the tea on how to make the tax code work to your advantage as a Short-term rental host.

Doing monthly bookkeeping

Reacting to a host's threat to their guest via text

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BONUS: Getting Vulnerable Today and Sharing My ~DREAMS~ Jun 18, 2022

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9. My Hosting Career Will Never Be the Same, and Can This Host Stop Being Creepy AF?! Jun 15, 2022

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On this week's episode:

My takeaways from the STR Wealth Conference from speakers and from networking

Adding personality back into your listing

How to stand out in a saturated market

Reacting to a host and his pool camera

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Podcast Editor: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

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8. How to Say NO to Your Guests, Dealing with Influencers, and the Checkout List From HELL Jun 08, 2022

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On this week's episode:

4 ways to say no to your guests

4 safety items to have in your Airbnb including a First Aid Kit and Free Smoke/CO Alarm)

How do I feel about influencers staying in exchange for exposure?

Reacting to a checkout list from hell!!

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Podcast Editor: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

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7. The 5 Most Annoying Things Guests Do and How to Stop Them Jun 01, 2022

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On this week's episode:

5 most annoying things guests do and how you can prevent it

Ditch the Tupperware

What do I do if my guest wants to cancel?

Reacting to a guest complaining a week later about their stay

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Podcast Editor: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

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6. Talk Nerdy to Me: I Asked a Data Scientist What Airbnb Guests are REALLY Looking For May 25, 2022

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On this week's episode:

What guests are really looking for

Scheduling a deep spring clean for your property

What can I do to get a higher nightly rate?

Reacting to my own Instagram Reel and asking my guest if THEY are the Airbnb-hole

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Podcast Editor: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com

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5. My Hosting Journey and The 4 Biggest Mistakes I Made May 18, 2022

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On this week's episode:

My hosting journey and the 4 mistakes I made early on

Setting your calendar as "unavailable by default" Is it worth getting a hot tub for my Airbnb?

Reacting to a guest and a list of her demands.

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