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123. Our Mistakes Making Property Offers & How to Avoid Them Aug 05, 2021

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We always try to be transparent about what is going on in our businesses in the hopes that doing so will serve you. We share our hopes, ideas, struggles, and more. And on that note, we’re going to share one of our most recent embarrassments because you can learn from it.

As we’ve worked together, we have evolved from wanting to focus on education (don’t worry, we’ll still be doing that!) and into growing our own short-term rental empire together. In fact, we just took the first step by making an offer on a property! This has been a long time in the making, and – honestly – we made it take a LOT longer than it needed to. That’s what we’re going to discuss.

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122. Going All In on Short-Term Rentals with A-Frame Ranch Owner Callie Witcher Jul 28, 2021

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Some people like to dip their toes into the short-term rental world. Others, like today’s guest, go all in from the beginning. Despite having no background in the market, Callie Witcher is a Superhost from Fredericksburg, TX in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, where she and her husband built three short-term rentals from the ground up. She shares why short-term rentals were right for her family, why they decided on Fredericksburg as the place to host, and how she manages to find balance and handle the stress of it all.

Resources:

aframeranch.com
Instagram: @aframeranch
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121. Hiring a Team That Works with You with Taylor Arbaugh Jul 21, 2021

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One of the questions we get asked most often is: how do you hire a team that has the same ethos and attention to detail as you?

Taylor Arbaugh is a property coordinator at The Cliffs Hocking Hills and a team member of Sarah's. She helps to host the property. She is a mom and local in the area where The Cliffs is located, in Hocking Hills, Ohio. She doesn’t come from a property management background, but she has been a great addition to the team. If you’re not in the industry yourself, that doesn’t mean you can’t learn what it takes to make a great project manager.

Resources:

Find Taylor on Instagram:
Email: taylor@staywhilehostingco.com
Follow the Property: @thecliffs_hockinghills
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120. Make Deck Safety a Priority with Justin Ford Jul 15, 2021

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When it comes to safety, it always feels like an accident will never happen with you – until it does.

Justin Ford, our Safety Captain, is professionally trained by the coastguard, volunteers as a firefighter, and previously ran a 600-property vacation rental company. He has personally experienced tragedy at one of his own properties, so he speaks from a high level of experience.

This time, we’re talking about deck safety. There is an epidemic of deck collapses in the United States, and we need to get it under control. Here are a couple of easy ways to address the problem.

Resources:

breezeway.io/safety-app
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119. Five Commonly Overlooked Cleaning Opportunities Jul 08, 2021

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There are so many things to clean within your short-term rental, so it’s worryingly easy to overlook something. We’re exploring the top five things that could save you a trip to your rental thanks to some smart, preventative cleaning.

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118. The Hidden Expense of Your Airbnb Jul 01, 2021

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When you’re running a business, keeping track of your expenses is just as important as tracking income. But there are some costs that you’d never think of. We’re going to cover one hidden expense that’s going to give you a real gut check – and that’s your time.

Most expenses are pretty straightforward: how much are linens, how much is WiFi? But when it comes to the cost of time, there’s far more involved. There’s a lot of emotion tied up in how we view our time and, as most of us know, hosting does not have a strict start or end. You’re on call all the time. It’s hard to nail down exactly how many hours you’ll be working.

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117. Start Boosting Your Direct Bookings Today with Mark Simpson Jun 16, 2021

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So many hosts complain about the drawbacks of online travel agencies – but few actually do anything about them. Most don’t even know how!

In an ever-competitive marketplace, Mark Simpson helps short-term rental hosts thrive. After successfully coaching over one thousand hospitality businesses to date, Mark’s current mission is to help one million hosts increase their direct bookings so they are no longer under the control of online travel agencies.

Resources:

boostly.co.uk
boostly.co.uk/pms
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116. Cash Pad, TV Show Renovation & the Austin STR Market with Lauren Noble Jun 10, 2021

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Lauren Noble is a Superhost from Austin, Texas whose short-term rental was featured on the CNBC show “Cash Pad” with the Bachelorette's JoJo Fletcher and Jordan Rodgers in the fall of 2019. Hosting was supposed to be a fun part time project for her, but it has turned into a busy side gig that has jump started her desire to get more involved in real estate investing. She’s also an ICU nurse and first-time mom! She runs the Airbnb by herself, with the occasional help of her husband, a small business owner. She talks about her experience being on the show, what the rental market is like in Austin, and their plans for the future!

Resources:

Airbnb: The Boho Bungalow in Great Hills
Full Opening: The first seven minutes of the 'Austin Boho Bungalow' episode
Instagram: @atxbohobungalow
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115. Outdoorsy Takes Short-Term Rentals on the Road with Matt Mitchell Jun 03, 2021

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Looking for a creative, fun, and accessible way to get into the short-term rental space? Look no further!

Matt Mitchell is a digital nomad who turned his passion for campervan travel into a short-term rental business. Through each rental experience, he’s able to educate travelers about their investment in adventure and outdoor recreation. He spent a year traveling across the US & Canada in his home on wheels, and the experience gave him more than he could possibly describe. Now, he wants to share the feeling and encourage others to get outside and live minimally – or at least get a taste of the lifestyle before making the leap. He talks about how he got started, the appeal of this kind of rental, the kinds of questions he regularly receives, and the hosting service he tries to provide for his guests.

Resources:

wevanwild.com
Instagram: @wevanwild
2006 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Camper Van Rental in Ashland, VA
2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Camper Van Rental in Ashland, VA
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114. Marketing Your Brand Through WiFi Portals with Arthur Colker May 27, 2021

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Marketing and branding are how you take your short-term rental business to the next level, but how do you introduce your brand to all of your guests - especially those that book through online travel agencies? And how do you capture email addresses during their stay?

Arthur Colker is the Founder and CEO of StayFi, the #1 provider of WiFi marketing services for vacation rental companies. Vacation rental managers use StayFi to brand their WiFi, collect guest data, and increase direct bookings – all while providing a better online experience for vacationing rental guests. Getting direct bookings is only going to be more important as time goes on, so don’t make the same mistake we did; start collecting those emails now!

Resources:

Try StayFi and use code THANKS for 50% off your first 3 months of service
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