Short Term Shopping

Luke Carl explores the Emerald Coast market with Pete Appezzato, breaking down real, active listings across Panama City Beach, Destin, and 30A at multiple price points. They walk through investment strategy in real time, highlighting what makes a property perform well, why proximity to the beach is critical, and how factors like management, design quality, and location (especially avoiding areas n...

Luke Carl explores short-term rental investment opportunities in Texas Hill Country with Stacey from The Short Term Shop. They highlight properties ranging from turnkey bungalows to multi-unit compounds and explain how many listings are sitting on the market right now, creating strong opportunities for buyers. The conversation also breaks down key markets like Fredericksburg, Wimberley, and Austin...

Luke and Natalie break down how to shop for short-term rental properties in the Smoky Mountains, emphasizing that tourism is still strong and struggling rentals are often due to poor pricing or management—not demand. They walk through real listings at different price points, explaining what makes a good investment (location, layout, features, and rentability) versus common pitfalls like overly res...

Luke Carl explores Gulf Shores investment properties with Jonathan Lazzarino, breaking down current market conditions, pricing trends, and how inventory and buyer behavior are shaping deals. They analyze several properties across price points, highlighting what makes a strong investment, including beachfront scarcity, duplex flexibility, and the importance of amenities like pools and walkability....

Luke Carl interviews Yok Re about investing in the Blue Ridge short-term rental market and what makes this area attractive for both new and experienced investors. They discuss market trends, guest demand, and how property features like views, accessibility, and design can significantly impact performance. The conversation also touches on navigating local regulations and identifying opportunities i...

Luke Carl tours North Carolina investment opportunities with Jay, analyzing everything from budget-friendly mountain homes to a surprising $600K modular property on acreage. They break down how price history, days on market, and property uniqueness can signal opportunity, while emphasizing that views, location, and creative value-add potential often matter more than property type. The episode also...

Luke Carl reviews several short-term rental property listings that Tim is considering, offering candid feedback while walking through the pros and cons of each property. He evaluates factors like views, location, septic limitations, renovation needs, and whether the homes would perform well as vacation rentals, emphasizing how features like mountain views can dramatically impact price and desirabi...

Luke Carl walks through live property analysis with Matt Castle and Mike Steward, evaluating short-term rental listings in the Smoky Mountains and beyond. They break down key factors like location, price history, views, and property condition, while emphasizing the importance of in-person evaluation and understanding seller motivation when looking for deals. The conversation also highlights how am...

Luke interviews Leslie about the short-term rental market in Scottsdale, Arizona, focusing on how high end  properties are performing as the 2026 spring season approaches. Leslie explains that Scottsdale continues to attract strong demand from group travelers, especially for golf trips, spring training, and event-driven tourism, which keeps high-end vacation homes booked throughout much of the yea...

On this week’s episode, Luke Carl dives into the Disney market in Orlando and Kissimmee with Mike from The Short Term Shop, breaking down current inventory trends, pricing shifts, and where real deals can still be found . They discuss how appropriately priced properties are moving, why many 2022 buyers are struggling to sell, and what separates a high-performing, well-themed vacation rental from o...

Luke Carl sits down with Reagen to break down the February 2026 market update in the Smoky Mountains. They discuss a noticeable shift in activity, including the highest monthly closings since December 2021, declining inventory levels, and what that means for buyers navigating a market that’s moving from a strong buyer’s market toward balance. Reagen also shares insights on turnkey new construction...

Luke Carl walks through real, on-the-ground deal analysis in the Emerald Coast market with Pete from The Short Term Shop, covering Destin, 30A, and Panama City Beach. They break down why certain properties are still sitting despite strong revenue potential, how seller motivation often has more to do with time and fatigue than price, and why making offers is the only way to uncover real opportuniti...

Luke Carl walks through the Shenandoah Valley short-term rental market with Short Term Shop agent Marion, breaking down why the region is so attractive for investors thanks to its accessibility, affordability, and strong year-round demand from resorts, national parks, and outdoor tourism. They compare resort vs. non-resort investing, discuss realistic revenue and occupancy expectations, and review...

Luke Carl checks in on the Branson, Missouri market with David to see what deals actually look like right now. They dig into why Branson remains one of the most affordable vacation markets in the country, how condo-heavy inventory and HOAs can help short-term rental owners, and what realistic revenue looks like across different price points. Luke and David also talk through current buyer hesitatio...

Luke Carl sits down with Trysten to break down what actually makes a Pocono Mountains short-term rental succeed. They dive into how to pick the right sub-markets, why proximity to ski mountains and lakes matters more than most investors realize, and how design, amenities, and pricing discipline separate high-performing listings from underwhelming ones. The conversation also tackles today’s buyer-f...

Luke Carl sits down with Kelsey to break down what’s really happening right now in the Crystal Beach and Galveston short term rental markets. They discuss why inventory is so high, how pricing has effectively rolled back to pre-2022 levels, and why today’s conditions strongly favor patient, well-informed buyers who are willing to negotiate. The conversation also digs into what types of homes are s...

Luke Carl sits down with Jonathan to break down what’s really happening in the Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Fort Morgan short-term rental markets heading into early 2026. They dig into where buyers are finding leverage right now, why condos are far more negotiable than single-family homes, how inventory can be both limited and overpriced at the same time, and what recent deal examples reveal abo...

In this episode of the series, Luke Carl sits down with Short Term Shop agent Yok Re to break down the current state of the North Georgia short-term rental market, especially around Blue Ridge and nearby cabin communities. They explore how buyer behavior has shifted since the COVID boom, what price points and property types still make sense today, and why amenities like king beds, hot tubs, farmho...

On this episode, Luke Carl is joined by Emerald Coast agent Pete from The Short Term Shop to break down what’s really happening in the Destin/PCB/30A beach markets. They discuss how falling interest rates, the return of 100% bonus depreciation, and more realistic seller expectations are creating strong buying conditions in 2025, plus why January/February and late summer can be prime times to go un...

On this episode, Luke sits down with Smoky Mountain agent and long-time investor Matt Castle to break down what's happening right now in the Smokies market, including a surge in pending contracts and how shifting Fed policy and mortgage rates may impact short-term rental buyers. They talk through timing purchases and listings around tax strategy and seasonal slowdowns, why winter months can be pri...

In this episode of the series, Luke talks with Jay about North Carolina’s High Country—Boone, Blowing Rock, and Banner Elk—covering where STRs are allowed (often just outside city limits) and why unique, well-located homes near ski areas or water tend to outperform. Jay highlights late 2025 pricing and roughly seven months of inventory, creating room to negotiate and a compelling window for buyers...

In this episode of the series, Luke checks in with Jay “the Viking” for a market update from western North Carolina. They discuss how the region—from Maggie Valley and Waynesville to Bryson City—is bouncing back after last year’s hurricane, why unique, well-designed cabins outperform cookie-cutter builds, and what today’s buyer’s market means for investors. Jay breaks down pricing trends, revenue...

In this episode, Luke Carl talks with Bradley about the Myrtle Beach STR landscape—where inventory is steady, oceanfront condos (especially 1-bedrooms) shine for ROI, and self-management plus smart renovations can create upside. They compare regulations and zoning across Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, and the South End, and discuss today’s buyer leverage (more time to negotiate and common selle...

On this week’s episode, Luke Carl sits down with Mike from The Short Term Shop to break down the Disney/Orlando STR scene—why many families look off-property, what Windsor Hills offers, and how to weigh value versus perks. They touch on stabilized pricing and inventory, why clean and well-kept beats expensive over-the-top theming, and how realistic offers are getting accepted (including a recent s...

In this episode, Luke Carl sits down with Emerald Coast agent January Johnson to break down a true Q4 2025 buyer’s market, where long days on market and abundant inventory are creating leverage for well-prepared buyers. January shares what wins right now—single-family homes with a private or resort-style community pool, amenity-rich condos like Edgewater and Splash, and locations south of Highway...