Bill Faeth

Bill Faeth Unfiltered

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Ready to build your Short Term Rental wealth? Learn more at: https://buildstrwealth.com/.Short Term Rentals have been a game-changer for the real estate industry. And no one knows this better than Bill Faeth. As a successful Short Term Rental Investor and Host, Bill has seen firsthand how powerful the Short Term Rental model can be. And now, he's sharing his knowledge with the world through his new podcast, STR Unfiltered. On each episode, Bill breaks down the ins and outs of Short Term Rental Hosting, giving listeners actionable advice that they can use to take their businesses to the next le...

Author

Bill Faeth

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Business

Podcast website

buildstrwealth.com

Latest episode

Apr 16, 2026

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Episodes

The Truth About 1031's w/ Ryan Bakke 21.05.2024

The Property Stacking Masterclass.  https://buildstrwealth.com/550250masterclass In this episode of STR unfiltered, host Bill Faeth and guest Ryan Bakke, a CPA and real estate investor, share insights into the complexities of real estate investments, taxes, and maximizing returns. Ryan, renowned for saving Bill nearly $2 million in taxes, discusses the strategic tax benefits of investing in real e...

How to Start Airbnb'ing With No Money 14.05.2024

The Property Stacking Masterclass.  https://buildstrwealth.com/550250masterclass In this episode of STR Unfiltered, host Bill Faeth introduces viewers to the concept of co-hosting on Airbnb as a lucrative way to engage in the short-term rental market without the need to own property. Focusing on actionable strategies, the guide covers key aspects such as revenue management, marketing, listing opti...

Talking Airbnb Icon Update w/ Wil Slickers 09.05.2024

In this episode of STR Unfiltered, Bill Faeth and his guest, Wil Slickers , dive into the controversial Airbnb icons update, discussing its implications and the future trajectory of Airbnb. Wil, with his deep industry insights, suggests that the update marks the beginning of Airbnb transitioning into a social media platform, focusing on connecting people and enhancing user experience through uniqu...

The Best & WORST Amenities to Add to Your Airbnb 02.05.2024

⏺️ Join Our Masterclass to Unlock STR Wealth: https://buildstrwealth.com/550250masterclass   It’s no secret.  Amenities can make or break the success of your short-term rental.  But not all amenities are equal. Some will make you money, some will do nothing worth mentioning, and some will only cost you your time and money.  So, before you go and spend your hard-earned money on terrible amenities,...

3 Things to Keep in Mind Before You Carry Out a 1031 25.04.2024

⏺️ Join Our Masterclass to Unlock STR Wealth: https://buildstrwealth.com/550250masterclass   In the world of real estate investing, 1031 exchanges are a popular way to delay paying capital gains tax and maximize profits. But there’s a reason many call it the death tax…  Once you opt for a 1031 exchange, the money invested can be locked away for a very long time.  That’s why today, I’m sharing 3 th...

Mike Michalowicz: This Mistake Is RUINING Your Short-Term Rental Business 16.04.2024

⏺️ Join Our Masterclass to Unlock STR Wealth: https://buildstrwealth.com/550250masterclass If you know me, you know that I am addicted to creating businesses.  But I wasn’t always as business-savvy as I am today. In fact, I struggled a lot with my approach to business and my mentality as a whole...  That is until I stumbled upon Profit First, a remarkable book that offers a roadmap for entrepreneu...

The Struggles of Building a Short-Term Rental Business as a Married Couple w/ Brea Faeth 09.04.2024

My wife Brea and I love the life we've built together.  But it hasn't always been easy. In fact, at times, it has been very, very hard.  The last few months have been the most stressful period of our lives. We've had to manage our properties from afar, deal with renovations, run a business, and manage family life. But being the power couple we are, we did it and came out stronger than ever.  That’...

How to ACTUALLY Retire Early with Short-Term Rental Investing (Realistic Guide) 02.04.2024

The average retirement age in the US is 64.  I managed to speed up this process by 16 years and achieve financial freedom at 48. How?  By being smart with my short-term rental investments. I set actionable financial goals for myself and learned everything there is to know about tax benefits, loan structuring, cash flow optimization, appreciating markets, and retirement planning. This has enabled m...

StayFi CEO: Boost Direct Bookings by Capturing Emails from Airbnb Guests | Arthur Colker 26.03.2024

Are you annoyed by Airbnb's high fees, rigid rules, and oversaturated market? I feel you. These third-party booking platforms can really eat into our profits and strain our relationships with guests. But relying on a single platform for all bookings isn’t a smart move anyway! That’s why I've brought Arthur Colker, the mastermind behind StayFi, onto the show today. Arthur will share the best and ea...

How We’re Going to Turn This Lake House Into a Moneymaking Short-Term Rental 19.03.2024

How are we going to turn this old lake house into a short-term moneymaking rental?  Easy! We'll renovate it, modernize it, make the most of its many rooms, maximize occupancy, provide the outdoor amenities every lake house needs, build a game room that will leave everyone speechless, optimize our listing, and step up our marketing game.  In no time, this outdated lake house will become a mega supe...

Small Amenities for Short-Term Rentals That Bring BIG Returns 12.03.2024

Do you know what makes the biggest difference in short-term rentals? Small amenities.  The little things that you can buy for less than $100, but will give your guests a feeling of luxury, abundance, and homeliness. These are the things that will get you five-star reviews and keep guests coming back time and time again! In this episode, my wife Brea and I share insider tips for dramatically improv...

Marketing with StayFi 08.03.2024

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Targeting Your Ideal Guest From The Start 05.03.2024

StayFi | Use Code BILL to Get 50% Off Your First 3 Months with StayFi! Ready to go from a Good to Great STR Investor? Download the same exact Proforma both Jon “The Bank Whisperer” Hodge and I both use to Underwrite our personal investments and for Rivan Capital group. Free Training included with this free download. Download Here -  https://buildstrwealth.com/proforma This episode is Sponsored by ...

4 Skills You Must Have To Be A Successful STR Investor 01.03.2024

StayFi | Use Code BILL to Get 50% Off Your First 3 Months with StayFi! Ready to go from a Good to Great STR Investor? Download the same exact Proforma both Jon “The Bank Whisperer” Hodge and I both use to Underwrite our personal investments and for Rivan Capital group. Free Training included with this free download. Download Here -  https://buildstrwealth.com/proforma This episode is Sponsored by ...

Why Would I Tell You The Best Markets to Buy In 27.02.2024

StayFi | Use Code BILL to Get 50% Off Your First 3 Months with StayFi! This episode is Sponsored by  MarketMySTR.com  the STR Industries #1 marketing platform. In this episode of STR Unfiltered, host Bill Faeth discusses the concept of sharing knowledge openly within the industry. He emphasizes that there are no real secrets left, advocating for a culture of generosity. Bill discusses the importan...

Understanding Real Estate Trends in Rental Markets w/ Jason Hartman 25.02.2024

StayFi | Use Code BILL to Get 50% Off Your First 3 Months with StayFi! This episode is Sponsored by  MarketMySTR.com  the STR Industries #1 marketing platform. In this edition of STRUnfiltered, Bill Faeth sits down with Jason Hartman, CEO of a real estate investment company, on the STR Unfiltered podcast. They discuss different types of rental markets including short term, midterm and long term, w...

Is it time to reposition? 20.02.2024

StayFi | Use Code BILL to Get 50% Off Your First 3 Months with StayFi! This episode is Sponsored by  MarketMySTR.com  the STR Industries #1 marketing platform. In this edition of STRUnfiltered, host Bill Faeth discusses the process and strategy behind property repositioning. Bill shares his personal experiences with repositioning properties and outlines how it can aid in achieving financial freedo...

The Truth About The STR Wealth Conference 16.02.2024

StayFi | Use Code BILL to Get 50% Off Your First 3 Months with StayFi! This episode is Sponsored by  MarketMySTR.com  the STR Industries #1 marketing platform. In this episode, the hosts of STR Unfiltered, Bill Faeth and Chris Wharton, reflect on their recently held conference while discussing the lessons learnt, pain points, and possible improvements for future events. The key discussions revolve...

Now Is The Time To be Patient 13.02.2024

StayFi | Use Code BILL to Get 50% Off Your First 3 Months with StayFi! This episode is Sponsored by  MarketMySTR.com  the STR Industries #1 marketing platform. In this episode of the STR Unfiltered podcast, Bill Faeth discusses the importance of patience and diligent research when approaching real estate investing. He touches upon the current market, interest rates, and aligns against the rush to...

The Most Valuable Asset Hosts Don’t Use 09.02.2024

StayFi | Use Code BILL to Get 50% Off Your First 3 Months with StayFi! This episode is Sponsored by  MarketMySTR.com  the STR Industries #1 marketing platform. This episode of STR unfiltered focuses on the importance of utilizing email marketing as an effective tool for property rental businesses to generate more revenue. It discusses how cost-effective email marketing can be in comparison with ot...

Increase direct bookings by up to 55% 06.02.2024

StayFi | Use Code BILL to Get 50% Off Your First 3 Months with StayFi! This episode is Sponsored by  MarketMySTR.com  the STR Industries #1 marketing platform. In the episode, host Bill Faeth shares vital insights about increasing direct bookings by up to 55% and executing a 200-day direct booking funnel. He emphasizes the importance of building an email list using a platform like StayFi for guest...

Evolve Your Short Term Rental Business w/ Parker Borofsky 02.02.2024

StayFi | Use Code BILL to Get 50% Off Your First 3 Months with StayFi! This episode is Sponsored by  MarketMySTR.com  the STR Industries #1 marketing platform. The podcast episode features Bill Faeth, the host of STR Unfiltered, talking to Parker Borofsky. They discuss the importance of new and innovative marketing tools such as HomePage by StayFi. Faye emphasizes the value of StayFi in boosting d...

Netting $250K Off One Investment -The 5/50/250 Plan 31.01.2024

StayFi | Use Code BILL to Get 50% Off Your First 3 Months with StayFi! This episode is Sponsored by  MarketMySTR.com  the STR Industries #1 marketing platform. In this episode of STR Unfiltered, host Bill Faeth discusses the '5/50/250 Plan', a strategy he used to generate a million dollars in net income annually through short term rentals. Bill emphasizes the importance of quality over quantity, p...

The most important skill you need as an STR Investor 26.01.2024

StayFi | Use Code BILL to Get 50% Off Your First 3 Months with StayFi! This episode is Sponsored by  MarketMySTR.com  the STR Industries #1 marketing platform. In this episode of STR Unfiltered, host Bill Faeth, founder of numerous start-ups including 'Build Short Term Rental Wealth', delves into what he believes is the most crucial skill in real estate investment: underwriting. Bill reveals that...

Special Guest: Natalie Palmer talking Cohosting Scales of Economy 23.01.2024

StayFi | Use Code BILL to Get 50% Off Your First 3 Months with StayFi! This episode is Sponsored by  MarketMySTR.com  the STR Industries #1 marketing platform. In this episode of STRUnfiltered, host Bill Faeth interviews co-host Natalie Palmer about her experiences in co-hosting vacation rentals and how it has affected her life. Natalie, who manages ten properties in California’s Big Bear ski reso...

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