Live Let Thrive Podcast

In this transformative episode, Myka & Steve take you on a journey through personal breakthroughs, market shifts, and the ever-evolving landscape of property rentals. Life-Altering Insights: Myka opens up about the profound impact a Tony Robbins event had on his life, setting the stage for an episode dedicated to growth and adaptation. ❄️ Airbnb's Winter Chill: Dive into Airbnb’s new winter releas...

In this compelling episode of "Live Let Thrive," Myka and Steve sit down with Igor, the tech-savvy founder of iGMS, who shares his journey from developing apps to identifying and seizing opportunities in the bustling world of short-term rentals (STR). Inside the Toolbox: Discover how iGMS, born out of a desire to streamline Airbnb management, has grown into a comprehensive suite of tools for STR h...

Episode 276 of "Live Let Thrive" springs forward with a timely discussion on Daylight Savings Time and its impact on the rental industry. Join us for our next meetup in Irving and celebrate our wins for the week, including Steve's profitable domain sale. Myka breaks down the secrets to setting the right prices for your mid-term rentals, particularly for those coveted insurance clients. With Dallas...

Episode 275 of the "Live Let Thrive" Podcast delves deep into the art and science of rental management. Join us as we recap the spook-tacular LLTU Halloween meetup and discuss the undeniable power of networking in the industry. Learn the nuances of surrounding yourself with the right people and the incredible influence it can have on your success. Holler at Steve and Myka! Click our linktree for t...

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 274 of the "Live Let Thrive" Podcast 🎙️ This episode swings into the heart of the rental world with a special focus on Texas, serving up a mix of actionable insights, challenges, and stories of perseverance. ⚾ **World Series Mania**: The Texas Rangers have entered the arena! What does this mean for DFW property prices, and just how immense is baseball's crowd-pulling power?...

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 273 of the "Live Let Thrive" Podcast hosted by Myka and Steve 🎙️ In this episode, we dive deep into the complexities and opportunities that come with property management and rental strategies. 🔄 **Flipping the Script with Stevie Stacks**: Discover the tactics behind turning management clients into profitable arbitrages and the journey of transforming arbitrage clients into o...

An insightful deep-dive into the dynamic world of rentals and real estate, this episode navigates through the peaks and valleys of managing properties in today's ever-shifting landscape. 📉 The Downfall of Long-Term Rentals: Explore how fluctuating property tax and interest rates are impacting the viability and profitability of long-term rentals. 🏘️ Navigating Section 8 Rentals: Uncover the strate...

Join Myka and Steve as they entwine experiences, strategies, and heartfelt discussions into a tapestry of entrepreneurial wisdom, providing a safe space for discourse, learning, and shared journeys through the highs and lows of business. Whether you're navigating through the calm or weathering a storm, Episode 271 is crafted to equip, inspire, and walk alongside you in your business venture, ensur...

In Episode 270 of the Live Let Thrive podcast, we delve deep into the dynamic world of real estate and marketing, exploring strategies, challenges, and valuable insights to help you succeed in the ever-evolving hospitality industry. In the marketing segment, we discuss the power of emails, commercial real estate opportunities, and the art of building connections through platforms like LinkedIn. Ou...

Welcome to Episode 269 of the Live Let Thrive podcast, hosted by the dynamic duo, Myka & Steve! In this episode, we're thrilled to introduce you to a true industry powerhouse, Brooke Pfautz. Brooke's journey is nothing short of remarkable. He took a leap of faith in the short-term rental world and built an empire, amassing an impressive 500 properties. His insights and wisdom have been captured in...

Myka and Steve dive deep into the ever-evolving world of short-term rentals, property management, and the shifting landscape of Airbnb. Myka starts the conversation by sharing his experiences and insights on transitioning out of the arbitrage game and focusing on owning and managing properties. Steve joins in, offering a balanced discussion on the pros and cons of managing properties versus arbitr...

Join hosts Myka and Steve as they sit down with Derrick Agyiri, the visionary founder of Cleanster.com. Discover the intriguing story behind the inception of Cleanster and how it evolved into a game-changer for the short-term rental cleaning industry. Derrick takes us on a journey from Montreal, Canada, where Cleanster first emerged, to its expansion into the United States, particularly Dallas, Te...

Myka and Steve share their insights on the economy in Mansfield, TX, where Airbnb hosts are thriving, and weigh in on the surprising decline of Austin housing prices. Is there a "hood" in Austin? Tune in to find out! They also take a journey to the Pacific Northwest, discussing investment opportunities in Vancouver, WA, and Seattle, WA, while shining a light on the city to avoid—Portland, OR. Hol...

Myka and Steve dive into a world of real estate adventures and challenges. They start by sharing their latest venture in Salon Suites and the unexpected surprise one guest left behind. Learn from their rookie mistake of accepting a local guest and how it led to a 1-star review due to guests not reading house rules. Plumbing problems? Shitty pipes? They've got you covered with insights on dealing w...

Welcome to Episode 264 of the Live Let Thrive podcast, where your hosts Myka and Steve dive deep into the world of short-term rentals. In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Marilynn Taylor, a true pioneer in the short-term rental space. With over two decades of experience, Marilynn takes us on a journey through her remarkable journey. Tune in as Marilynn recounts her beginnings in the sho...

In this riveting episode of Live Let Thrive, your hosts Myka and Steve take you on an eye-opening journey through the highs and lows of the real estate world. Get ready for an insightful discussion that covers everything from the pitfalls of long-term renting to the turbulence of the Dallas housing market and the nightmares of bad short-term rental management companies. Holler at Steve and Myka! C...

It's always great when The STR Queen joins the podcast. Julie George Built and Sold her STR company for Millions and there's no reason you can't do the same. Or at least scale it to a level where you'll never work again. We get into the nitty gritty of Systems, SOPs, Building a Team and More! Live Let Thrive Y'all!!! Contact Julie at www. MillionDollarHost.com.au Follow Julie on Instagram Holler a...

Ashley Ching hops on the the podcast to tell us how her company INHAVEN is changing the STR world by offering everything you need for your Airbnb/VRBO in one place plus FREE DESIGN HELP! Get started and fill your place with high end, affordable products. LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!! Connect with Ashley: InHaven.com: Use code THRIVE for $50 off at checkout! Follow Inhaven on Instagram Follow Inhaven on...

Join hosts Myka and Steve in an insightful conversation as they sit down with Jeff Brown, the brilliant founder of Intellihost, in this week's episode. Jeff takes us on a captivating journey through his expertise in leveraging data-driven decisions to boost revenue for his clients. In this episode, Jeff delves deep into the realm of A/B testing and shatters common Airbnb myths. Together, they expl...

Federico Zimerman, AKA The STR Guide & Co-founder of Argest Rentals, hops on the show to tell us what to do and more importantly, what NOT to do when building your STR Management business. He also shares tons of advice for Arbitraging and running a successful company. Managing over 75 units in 5 different states, he knows his stuff! Get your notepad ready and LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL! Check out Arges...

Charles Carillo steps into the LLT Pod and tells us all about the multifamily and syndication game! He started with house hacking a triplex and worked his way up to commercial real estate and apartment complexes and along the way he's invested in $200 million worth of investment real estate. His story will inspire you to think bigger. Nothing is impossible in this industry. Let's Go! LLT Y'all!!!...

This week Myka & Steve explore the recent ban on Airbnb in single-family homes in Dallas, along with impending caps on multi-family properties. They share valuable insights on navigating these changes, emphasizing the importance of continuing to invest in multi-family properties and making long-term cash flow a priority when acquiring new assets. We delve into the world of property management and...

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Live Let Thrive podcast! In this week's interview, your hosts Myka and Steve sit down with Tim Hubbard, the host of The Short Term Rental Riches podcast. Join us as Tim shares his incredible journey of living abroad in Colombia, Brazil, and Mexico while simultaneously building a thriving short-term rental empire in the United States. Holler at Steve and M...

This week we are Live and on location in Irving, Texas in front of a studio audience! We discuss the darkside of direct bookings, how to deal with chargebacks and fraudsters through your stripe account. How to outsource being the merchant on file. And how to become a more hospitable host with the help of 3rd party gift giving to your valued guests. All this and so much more, Live Let Thrive Y'all!...

This week Myka & Steve interview Joe Riley of Tennessee. Joe breaks down how he uses ownership, arbitrage, and management to increase his Airbnb portolio by hundreds of properties per year. Holler at Steve and Myka! Click our linktree for the latest news and updates! https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive www.liveletthrive.com