The STRU Podcast

Don’t Compete! Become Comfortable Being UNIQUE Nov 10, 2021

Don’t Compete! Become Comfortable Being UNIQUE by Richard Fertig

Airbnb hosts: Are you ready for STR 3.0? Aug 25, 2021

Airbnb hosts: Are you ready for STR 3.0? by Richard Fertig

Start your day right. Delegate everything. And, GROW! Aug 01, 2021

Start your day right. Delegate everything. And, GROW! by Richard Fertig

Tons of projects happening. Get caught up! Jul 10, 2021

We're back! and better than ever!

AIRBNB HOSTS: Update on How We're Handling COVID-19 (business and mindset) Apr 10, 2020

We're back! Let's catch on everything going on in the world and how we're handling it. Links👇👇👇 Website Tool: https://geni.us/4kyFoA Start Hosting Today!: https://geni.us/TtedqGp 1on1 Consultation w/ Richard: https://geni.us/7U348g BEYOND PRICING: http://geni.us/UoLjuBT SIGN UP FOR STRU: https://www.str.university/membership PRODUCTS I USE FOR MY AIRBNB: http://geni.us/bpgvOxB GUIDEBOOK TOOL: http://geni.us/fbpB7xb

5 Things Investors Will Be Focused On Before Airbnb Goes Public | STRU Podcast 023 Feb 19, 2020

In this podcast we talk about love languages as well as 5 things investors will be focused on before Airbnb goes public. Those 5 things are: profit and margins, Airbnb's marketing cost, Airbnb's identity crisis, party houses and fraud, and regulatory risk. The Airbnb news portion starts at 23 minutes and 23 seconds. Links👇👇👇 Website Tool: https://geni.us/4kyFoA Start Hosting Today!: https://geni.us/ekMMc 1on1 Consultation w/ Richard: https://geni.us/7U348g BEYOND PRICING: http://geni.us/UoLjuBT SIGN UP FOR STRU: https://www.str.university/membership PRODUCTS I USE FOR MY AIRBNB: http://geni.us/bpgvOxB GUIDEBOOK TOOL: http://geni.us/fbpB7xb

Hosts: Airbnb Announces That They Will Address Concerns and Better the Platform | STRU Podcast 022 Feb 12, 2020

Hey hosts! In this Podcast we discuss the new measures Airbnb will be taking to maintain that it is an elite platform. Links👇👇👇 Website Tool Hostzaver: geni.us/4kyFoA Start Hosting Today!: https://geni.us/b5FkU 1on1 Consultation w/ Richard: geni.us/7U348g BEYOND PRICING: geni.us/UoLjuBT SIGN UP FOR STRU: www.str.university/membership PRODUCTS I USE FOR MY AIRBNB: geni.us/bpgvOxB GUIDEBOOK TOOL: geni.us/fbpB7xb

Should You Rent Your Primary Home on Airbnb While Out of Town?? | STRU Podcast 020 Jan 29, 2020

We rented out our primary home on Airbnb while vacationing around the world. Here's how it went. Links👇👇👇 Website Tool Hostzaver: geni.us/4kyFoA Start Hosting Today!: geni.us/bMxhh 1on1 Consultation w/ Richard: geni.us/7U348g BEYOND PRICING: geni.us/UoLjuBT SIGN UP FOR STRU: www.str.university/membership PRODUCTS I USE FOR MY AIRBNB: geni.us/bpgvOxB GUIDEBOOK TOOL: geni.us/fbpB7xb

Why Concentrating Your Airbnbs in One Location is RISKY | STRU Podcast 019 Jan 22, 2020

Why diversifying your Airbnbs is the most important thing you can do to sustain your real estate empire in the long term. Links👇👇👇 Website Tool: geni.us/4kyFoA Start Hosting Today!: geni.us/bMxhh 1on1 Consultation w/ Richard: geni.us/7U348g BEYOND PRICING: geni.us/UoLjuBT SIGN UP FOR STRU: www.str.university/membership PRODUCTS I USE FOR MY AIRBNB: geni.us/bpgvOxB GUIDEBOOK TOOL: geni.us/fbpB7xb

Pets in Airbnbs. Is it Possible for Hosts to Keep Them Out? | STRU Podcast 018 Jan 15, 2020

Even though you specifically say no pets allowed in your Airbnb - is it really possible to avoid airbnb guests from bringing pets? Links👇👇👇 Website Tool: https://geni.us/4kyFoA Start Hosting Today!: https://geni.us/bMxhh 1on1 Consultation w/ Richard: https://geni.us/7U348g BEYOND PRICING: http://geni.us/UoLjuBT SIGN UP FOR STRU: https://www.str.university/membership PRODUCTS I USE FOR MY AIRBNB: http://geni.us/bpgvOxB GUIDEBOOK TOOL: http://geni.us/fbpB7xb

Airbnb Lessons from Traveling for 200 Straight Days | STRU Podcast 017 Dec 25, 2019

On this episode we recap our adventures traveling around the world the last 200 days and what we learned from the Airbnbs we stayed at. Subscribe on iTunes: http://geni.us/lK8By Subscribe on Google Play: http://geni.us/dVCNFV Listen on Soundcloud: http://geni.us/cuUYMnR Sign up for STRU: https://www.str.university ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Links👇👇👇 Website Tool: https://geni.us/sfVBMVy 1on1 Consultation w/ Richard: https://geni.us/7U348g Start Hosting Today!: https://geni.us/zSj8V BEYOND PRICING: http://geni.us/UoLjuBT SIGN UP FOR STRU: https://www.str.university/membership PRODUCTS I USE FOR MY AIRBNB: http://geni.us/bpgvOxB GUIDEBOOK TOOL: http://geni.us/fbpB7xb

Investing in Relationships | STRU Podcast 016 Dec 18, 2019

On this episode we talk about the importance of relationships and why we should all invest in relationships as well as answer your questions on Airbnb. Links👇👇👇 Website Tool: https://geni.us/sfVBMVy 1on1 Consultation w/ Richard: https://geni.us/7U348g Start Hosting Today!: https://geni.us/zSj8V BEYOND PRICING: http://geni.us/UoLjuBT SIGN UP FOR STRU: https://www.str.university/membership PRODUCTS I USE FOR MY AIRBNB: http://geni.us/bpgvOxB GUIDEBOOK TOOL: http://geni.us/fbpB7xb

The STRU Podcast is BACK! Dec 11, 2019

Friends. It's been awhile. A lot has changed. Let's catch up. Links👇👇👇 Website Tool: https://geni.us/sfVBMVy BEYOND PRICING: http://geni.us/UoLjuBT SIGN UP FOR STRU: https://www.str.university/membership PRODUCTS I USE FOR MY AIRBNB: http://geni.us/bpgvOxB GUIDEBOOK TOOL: http://geni.us/fbpB7xb

Insights On Airbnb/HomeAway Insurance From Proper Insurance co-founder Darren | STRU Podcast 014 Nov 07, 2018

We have an exciting STRU Podcast featuring Darren Pettyjohn who's the Co-Founder at Proper Insurance Services, LLC Darren has more than 10 years of insurance industry experience and expert in the STR insurance and can help understand the various aspects of the insurance coverage when it comes to cover the liability for your existing or future STR.

Critical Details For 1031 Tax Deferred Sale Strategies | STRU Podcast 013 Sep 06, 2018

We are excited to discuss probably THE BIGGEST factor in creating a portfolio of real estate income producing properties. The LEGAL way to pay zero capital gains taxes. EVER. That’s right. NEVER. We are thrilled to host William "Bill" L. Exeter who's the President and Chief Executive Officer for The Exeter Group of Companies and one of the leaders in the field to answer YOUR questions. Even if you have no plans to sell, you owe it to yourself to learn about 1031 exchanges. It’s a truly amazing gift the IRS has provided real estate investors.

An introduction to NNN (Triple Net) investing and current market opportunities | STRU Podcast 012 Jul 21, 2018

We were fortunate to have Joel Owens of All World Reality join us to talk about NNN asset types (NNN,NN,Ground lease), where we are in the cycle nationally for cap rates, How active versus passive retail can be depending on which option you choose, How financing typically works for STNL versus MTNL type properties.

Airbnb Tax Secrets + Short Term Rental Asset Protection | STRU Podcast 011 Mar 19, 2018

Airbnb Tax Secrets + Short Term Rental Asset Protection | STRU Podcast 011 by Richard Fertig

Using Your Retirement IRA to Fund Your Airbnb Business | STRU Podcast 010 Mar 12, 2018

Learn how you can strategically use your IRA to fund your next Airbnb project and avoid penalties/unnecessary taxes. Adam Bergman is a senior tax partner at the IRA Financial Group, LLC, the leading Self-Directed IRA LLC and Solo 401(k) facilitator. Mr. Bergman is also the managing partner of the law firm The Bergman Law Group, LLC.

Tips to Rank Higher for Airbnb SEO and Book More Guests | STRU Podcast 009 Mar 05, 2018

We were fortunate to have Danny Rusteen of OptimizeMyAirbnb.com join us to talk about how to rank higher for Airbnb SEO and book more guests. Danny is a former employee at Airbnb and now through his business helps hosts rank higher on Airbnb thus booking more guests.

All Things Interior Design for Short Term Rentals | STRU Podcast 008 Feb 26, 2018

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Mercedes and Karen of 1chicretreat. They're interior design experts who specialize in short term rentals. So many useful tips in this podcast. Must listen!

Using Beyond Pricing to Grow Your Airbnb Business feat. Ian McHenry | STRU Podcast 007 Feb 15, 2018

Join us for a one on one conversation with Ian McHenry, the founder of Beyond Pricing. I use Beyond Pricing for all my short term rental properties and I fully endorse this product. I've made a multiple of revenue after turning it on. Sit back and listen to his thoughts on dynamic pricing and why it's a must to optimize your business. Enjoy!

A Conversation with Charles, the Man Behind the Camera at STRU | STRU Podcast 006 Jan 04, 2018

On this episode I sit down with Charles Hurley. Many of you have been asking about how STRU was formed and how we all started working together. We cover that and much more in this podcast. Enjoy!

Using Mindfulness to Achieve Peak Performance | STRU Podcast 005 Dec 27, 2017

Using Mindfulness to Achieve Peak Performance | STRU Podcast 005 by Richard Fertig

The Difficulties of Doing a Real Estate Deal | STRU Podcast 004 Dec 04, 2017

On this episode of the STRU Podcast I'm come to you from St. Barths! It's one of my favorite places in the world and I was thrilled to spend my Thanksgiving there with my family. I also finalized a major real estate deal while on vacation and wanted to talk about it with you all.

Renovating Your First Short Term Rental | STRU Podcast 003 Nov 27, 2017

On this episode of the STRU Podcast I had the honor of interviewing MiLo Chan. He's been a member of the STRU community since the early days and graciously hosted us while we were in Chicago for our meetup. We talk about how he got started with short term rentals in his primary home and is now renovating his next str. He's growing quickly and I thought his story would be helpful for all of our community. Enjoy!

Becoming an Airbnb Host to Travel the World | STRU Podcast 002 Nov 15, 2017

Second podcast with Josh!

Just Get Started with Short Term Rentals | STRU Podcast 001 Nov 15, 2017

First podcast with Zach from Los Angeles.