Short Term Rental Pros Podcast

In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Mark Lumpkin from STR Cribs, a company that specializes in designing and renovating short-term rental properties. Mark discusses the concept of the 'amenities arms race,' highlighting the necessity for hosts to continuously innovate and invest in their properties to provide unique, high-quality guest experiences. He shares insights on the significance of though...

In this episode, Blake Dailey is chatting with Jeremy about how he went from the Air Force to becoming a successful real estate entrepreneur specializing in short term rentals and boutique hotels. Starting with a VA loan for his first property, Blake quickly learned the benefits of house hacking and leveraged this strategy to acquire multiple properties. His journey led him to the niche of buying...

Ruben Kanya, an expert in medium-term rentals, joins Jeremy for this episode. Ruben shares his journey from a student athlete to becoming a key player in the medium-term rental market. Without a traditional entrepreneurial background, Ruben leveraged his curiosity, work ethic, and the power of podcasting to educate himself on various business models, eventually leading to success in real estate. R...

In this episode, the founder of Turno, Assaf Karmon, joins Jeremy to discuss his business model which helps hosts of short-term rentals streamline their cleaning process. Turno acts as a connection hub between hosts and cleaning service operators, automating many processes including scheduling, payments, and issue reporting. The platform integrates directly with various property management systems...

Live from STR Wealth in Nashville, Austin Palacios joins Jeremy to talk about how he scaled his short-term rental business by using strategies like cold outreach and organic funnels. He explains how he developed a system that allowed clients to find him organically as well as through targeted outreach to larger property managers. Austin’s methods included targeting properties managed by large firm...

Recorded at the STR Wealth conference in Nashville, Jeremy is joined by Mike Chang and Syed Lateef to discuss the challenges and victories of running Airbnb businesses. They highlight the importance of in-person networking, acknowledging that everyone encounters issues in their operations and solutions often come from shared experiences. The group also shares how they've managed to significantly s...

In this episode, Jamie Lane, the Chief Economist at AirDNA, joins Jeremy for a detailed discussion about the nuances of property investment in the short term rental market. Jamie explains how the updated version of AirDNA offers a wealth of data on the global market, that helps users pick and analyze potential markets for investment, study past property performance, and even manage the pricing, bo...

Sabrina Guler of Techvestor, a short-term rental fund, joins Jeremy for this episode. Sabrina shares everything from how she met her business partner via TikTok, to raising money and purchasing properties. She explains their impeccable process, from managing renovations and designs, dealing with property issues, optimizing bookings and revenues, maintaining five-star reviews, to finally selling pr...

In this episode, the Jeremy talks with Taylor Jones. Taylor shares his journey from posting about his personal experiences with short-term rentals to gaining tens of thousands of followers. He explains how he runs the acquisitions team at Techvestor, a short-term rental investment fund that acquires properties, renovates and furnishes them, and then splits the profits with investors. Taylor detail...

In this episode, Isaac French, a pioneer in the short-term rental industry, shares the story behind Live Oak Lake, his unique short-term rental resort. Isaac delves into his upbringing in a farmer's family, finding his passion for design and construction, breaking into the short-term rental industry with creative projects, and the importance of creating an unforgettable guest experience. He also t...

In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Alex Shapiro, creator of CanMonkey - a service revolutionizing the short-term rental property business by automating trash removal. Alex shares the journey of starting and scaling CanMonkey from dealing with improperly handled trash complaints to growing his service across 18 states in the U.S, motivated by a commitment to uninterrupted service, customer satisf...

In this episode of the Short Term Rental Pros Podcast, host Jeremy Werden reflects on the past year, discussing his achievements and challenges in the short term rental business, as well as his personal milestones like his recent engagement. He highlights his revenue growth in 2023, his impactful experiences in providing mentorship, and future goals for his businesses in 2024. Jeremy also shares h...

In this episode, Jeremy welcomes back STR Pro Patryck Swietek. Hear how he went from just 14 listings to managing a whopping 33 listings and with 9 more on the way (Total of 42 listings) in the Joshua Tree area. Learn the strategies that propelled him to $250k/month in Airbnb. This episode is packed with actionable tips for scaling your hosting business like a pro. Don't miss this must-listen epis...

In this episode, Jeremy interviews Arthur Colker, Founder and CEO of Stayfi. We talked about how he started his Short Term Rental journey and the features and benefits of using StayFi to increase your direct bookings

In this episode, join Jeremy and Kyle Miklasz for an insightful and engaging conversation that goes beyond the numbers. He will share the fascinating story of how he was able to acquire a barn in Wisconsin for only $775,000 in an off-market deal without any realtors and how he transformed a barn into an amazing Airbnb destination that makes $300,000+ a year! Whether you're a seasoned investor or j...

In this episode, Jeremy interviews his first mentee, Andy Gillespie, who is now an AirBnB Superhost, Investor, Realtor. Andy shares how he started in the short-term rental space and how he has been able to achieve such great success. If you are interested in learning more about the short-term rental business, then this is the episode for you! So be sure to tune in and listen to this episode! Follo...

In this episode, Jeremy interviews Emmanuel Lavoie, a pioneer in the short-term rental industry and CEO of Jetstream Hospitality Solutions. Emmanuel shares his remarkable journey from selling his successful company to buying it back during the pandemic, co-hosting, managing vacation rentals and demonstrating his resilience and entrepreneurial spirit. He delves into his expertise in maximizing reve...

In this episode of the Short Term Rental Pros podcast, we chat with Sean, Vanessa, and Tim of Easybreezy BnB, who have successfully scaled their short term rental business into a thriving company. We discuss how they got started, the challenges they've faced along the way, and their tips for success.

Introducing Ryan Bakke, a distinguished CPA, founder of LearnLikeaCPA, and a highly sought-after STR SUPERTEAM Coach. With a deep passion for real estate and finance, Ryan has established himself as a prominent figure in the industry, dedicated to saving real estate investors millions of dollars each year. In this episode, Jeremy and Ryan Bakke continues to discuss creative financing, how it works...

Mike Reilly was a Google employee in 2019 when he decided to quit his job and start his own business. He wanted to escape the 9-to-5 rat race and have more time for his family. He discovered short-term rentals and quickly realized that this was the perfect opportunity for him. He bought his first property in North Carolina and within 18 months, he had scaled his business to 19 properties. Mike Rei...

Jeff Iloulian has 8+ years of experience in the vacation rental industry, managing over 250 properties, from apartments to luxury mansions. He has worked directly with Airbnb on pilot programs and has a background in Economics, Philosophy, and a JD from UCLA School of Law. Before his entrepreneurial ventures, he practiced Business and Intellectual Property litigation as a lawyer for three years.

Jeremy welcomes John Back to the show to continue their conversation and to go through some of their ups and downs as investors and how that has led to their personal and business growth. John Bianchi is known as 'The Airbnb Data Guy,' John's passion is finding the most lucrative short-term rental properties possible. He creates reports for global short-term rental investors seeking the most lucra...

In this episode, Jeremy interviews Dylan, who started his short-term rental journey at the beginning of the year and has already grown a six-figure portfolio. Dylan shares his insights on how to find the right properties, set up your listings, and manage your guests. He also discusses his strategy for reinvesting his profits to grow his portfolio quickly.

In this episode, Jeremy interviews Blake Johnson, a short-term rental investor who has scaled his business to over 16 listings in just a few years. Blake shares his insights on how to use partnerships and innovation to grow your short-term rental business. He also talks about his unique strategy for investing with little to no upfront investment. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned investor, t...