Natalie Palmer, Airbnb Host

No Vacancy The Podcast with Natalie Palmer

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A show for Airbnb hosts, new and experienced! Every Wednesday Natalie takes listeners behind the scenes of what it’s really like to be a short-term rental host, how to make it easier, mistakes to avoid, and how to get more bookings at higher rates. As an Airbnb Ambassador and 26x Superhost managing 10 properties, all remotely from home while being a stay at home mom of two, Natalie knows what it takes to succeed as an STR host and make this business fit into your lifestyle, not the other way around.

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Natalie Palmer, Airbnb Host

Episodes

Airbnb Advice Column - A Pep Talk For the Host Who’s Going Over Budget 28.07.2023 18:50

Welcome to another Airbnb Advice Column bonus episode. Hope you enjoy! XOXO - Natalie 0:42 - Morgan: We only have 2 reviews - should I ask guests for $50 for extra cleaning or eat the cost for a good review note? 2:49 - Brittany + Rachel: Getting started with your first property. How do I know it'll be successful?? 5:33 - Britt: Sofa beds- make the bed for each stay or leave the sheets out and bla...

67. She Owns 19 Properties But is Technically "Homeless" - Being a Full-Time Nomad with Sarah Weaver 26.07.2023 54:09

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! On this week's episode: Homeless by choice, Sarah Weaver, discusses her impressive nineteen property portfolio as she travels abroad and earns from her eleven streams of income. I HATE THIS PERSON! This landlord did what?! behind their tenant’s back???!!! Connect with Sarah on Instagram Find Sarah's website here Connect: Learn ab...

66. Don't Hire a Property Manager, Hire a VA! Interview with Stephanie Figueros 19.07.2023 46:21

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! On this week's episode: This week we speak with Stephanie and how she quit her full-time nursing job and matched her income in just nine months through short term rentals. Ghillie suits, scarecrows, a green lantern mask and construction workers all in palm trees watching guests. What in the airbnb-hole?!?! Get your ticket to STR...

65. These 3 Hospitality Tips Will Change Your Whole Hosting Game - Interview with Brindy Bringhurst 12.07.2023 55:42

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! On this week's episode: Brindy Bringhurst's top 3 hospitality tips for any host Reacting to the strangest thing I’ve heard happen in an Airbnb…. Connect with Brindy on IG @airbrindy or at airbrindy.com Connect: Learn about my 10 week mentorship program, click here and DM me the word READY! Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb Instagr...

64. What's A Buy Box and Why You Need to Drop Everything and Make One NOW - Interview with Grace & Amelia 05.07.2023 46:02

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! On this week's episode: Interview with Grace and Amelia and their top 5 metrics to include in your buy box Reacting to an entitled blonde-haired guest requesting $750 for a hair extensions refund?!? Join Grace and Amelia's WIIRE Community Listen to the Women Invest in Real Estate Podcast! See episode #49 of the WIIRE Podcast (ref...

Airbnb Advice Column- How to Get My Spouse on Board for STR? Warning My Guests About Wildfires?! Making Extra Money As a Cohost! 30.06.2023 24:35

Welcome to another Airbnb Advice Column bonus episode. Hope you enjoy! XOXO - Natalie 1:57 - Erin: I have no competition. How do I determine price for a unique property? 4:37 People purchase a second rental property so quickly after buying their first rental. How can they afford that?? Listen to Episode 35 with Brenna Carles here. 7:48 - Melanie: I need to find a direct booking site provider. 8:18...

63. How to Build a Luxury Cohosting Business - Interview with Mercedes @mbxhomes 28.06.2023 57:32

On this week's episode: Interview with Mercedes on cohosting in Los Angeles Reacting to a host that told their guest to put their clothes back on!! Follow @MBXHomes Test out Minoan today! To learn more about my 10 week mentorship program, click here and DM me the word READY! Connect: Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb Instagram Podcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com Learn more about y...

62. This Episode Was Hard To Record... 21.06.2023 32:31

Trigger Warning: This episode deals with pregnancy loss and miscarriage. Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! On this week's episode: Sharing a bit deeper this week and what’s been going on in my personal life. Reacting to an amazing host response to a guest “accidentally” booking. To learn more about the 10 week mentorship program, click here and DM me the word REA...

61. From Zero Investing Experience, to Generating $500,000 Per Year - Interview with The Hunters 14.06.2023 58:11

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! On this week's episode: Interview with the Hunters- Matt and Lisa share their story of their journey on how doors kept opening to create quality listings Reacting to another guest book entry - tripping on mushrooms and mooning the rocks!! Follow Matt and Lisa: meetthehunters.net @lovebylisa @matthunter27 Test out the new and impr...

60. $10 Million Per Year Through LAND Flipping - Interview with Pete Reese 07.06.2023 40:08

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! On this week's episode: Pete Reese's process on land flipping, what he looks for, and his future goals! Don’t post this on Facebook! Call the police!! Join Pete's community at landconquest.com Connect: Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb Level Up Your Listing Women's Summit Tickets! Instagram Schedule a 1:1 consultation Podcast Produ...

59. Can Your Property Management Software Do THAT?! Interview with Jurny 31.05.2023 40:41

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! On this week's episode: Interview with Jurny CEO, Luca Zambella This host called their guests “dumb people” and “too damn lazy” in a public reply?!?! Start using Jurny today! Connect with Luca on LinkedIn About Luca Zambello: Luca the co-founder and CEO of Jurny, an AI-driven hospitality platform that seamlessly automates operat...

Airbnb Advice Column: Dealing With Guests Who Won't Read Anything and How to Actually Be "Pet Friendly" 26.05.2023 21:07

Welcome to another Airbnb Advice Column bonus episode. Hope you enjoy! XOXO - Natalie 0:36 - Vera: Queen bed vs King bed? (1 BR cabin) 1:55 - Laura: Washer and dryer broke and guest arrives tomorrow. Should I offer to pay for wash/fold service at a laundromat? 3:58- Ashley: Do you plan deductions for the year (property improvements to save money) in advance to reach a certain tax bracket? 5:12 - C...

58. Listen to This Before Investing in Hotels - Interview with Diya Liu 24.05.2023 51:58

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! On this week's episode: Interview with Diya Liu, STR and hotel investor on her strategy, process, and what she looks for when investing. Reacting to a 4-star review that doesn’t even make sense??? Connect: Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb Level Up Your Listing Women's Summit Tickets! Instagram Schedule a 1:1 consultation Podcast P...

57. My Favorite Hack to Save Thousands on Furniture Just Got Even Better! Interview with Minoan 17.05.2023 30:01

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! On this week's episode: Interview with Minoan CEO, Marc Hostovsky, on all the new features and updates with Minoan! Reacting to a guest asking to use the Airbnb for a 400 person family reunion?!?! Test out the new and improved Minoan today! Connect: Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb Level Up Your Listing Women's Summit Tickets! Ins...

56. Not Doing This ONE Thing Could Cost You Your Entire Business - Interview with Marilynn Taylor 10.05.2023 1:20:27

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! On this week's episode: Interview with Marilynn Taylor -- a pioneer on the Airbnb platform, who once got kicked off Airbnb, and is now an Airbnb Ambassador. Reacting to a guest wanting to sue a host for leaving a bad guest review. Connect with Marilynn on Instagram Red Flags FREEBIE Download and Marilynn's Links Thank you to Savv...

55. "I Lived in 97 Airbnbs Exclusively for 15 Months" - Interview with "Professional Guest" Zach Busekrus 03.05.2023 59:30

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! On this week's episode: This week we hear from the other side of Airbnb stays…from a guest! Hear how Zach and his wife spent 15 months in Airbnbs and what they learned along the way. Reacting to a host that changed the mattress mid-stay without telling their guest! Connect with Zach on Instagram Last Minute Airbnb Deals on sponst...

Airbnb Advice Column: I Want to Quit Hosting & How to Tell If Guest Complaints are Genuine?? 28.04.2023 19:13

Welcome to another Airbnb Advice Column bonus episode. Hope you enjoy! XOXO - Natalie 2:01 - Serena: Help. I’ve been feeling so burnt out. Doing all the things, adding all the amenities, and still getting picky guests leaving 4 star reviews. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong and am thinking of quitting. 4:54 - Phil: I know you always talk about niching down, but I’m worried that going too strong i...

54. Become a Passive Investor and Stop Owing Taxes & This Guest Is Giving Murder Vibes - Interview with Ryan Bakke 26.04.2023 43:45

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! On this week's episode: Ryan Bakke is back for the third time to discuss passive investing without owning any real estate Was this host right in declining this guest for wanting a space to cry loudly? Join Minoan for FREE Connect with Ryan Bakke Connect: Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb Level Up Your Listing Women's Summit Tickets...

53. What Netflix's $3 Billion Loss Just Taught Me & Cheating Scandals in Your Airbnb?! 19.04.2023 25:59

On this week's episode: Netflix’s Love is Blind Live Finale Fiasco and How It Made Me Think of STRs This guest saw a ghost for 10 minutes and the host had no questions. Checkout Minoan and claim their offer just for No Vacancy listeners here! Connect: Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb Level Up Your Listing Women's Summit Tickets! Instagram Schedule a 1:1 consultation Learn more about your ad choices...

52. 4 Hospitality Lessons We Can Learn From Hotels & Are People Giving Birth in Airbnbs?? - with Wil Slickers 12.04.2023 34:33

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! On this week's episode: Guest host takeover with Wil Slickers and his 4 lessons in hospitality that you can apply to your STR business Should this host have “Elevated Superhost” status for their guest giving birth in their Airbnb?!! Thank you to Savvy Realty for sponsoring this episode! Work with Tyler Coon and the Savvy Realty...

51. Why Is No One Talking About This?! The Secret Strategy That's Making $8k a Month - Interview with Noble Crawford 05.04.2023 51:07

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! On this week's episode: Interview with Noble Crawford and all about his flight attendant crash pad properties Reacting to a host complaining about not getting Superhost status this quarter Connect with Noble on Instagram Thank you to Savvy Realty for sponsoring this episode! Work with Tyler Coon and the Savvy Realty Team: Savvy...

Airbnb Advice Column: The 4 Types of Guests You'll Encounter and Whether or Not to Review Them 31.03.2023 18:04

Welcome to another Airbnb Advice Column bonus episode. Hope you enjoy! XOXO - Natalie 0:55 Question #1 - Choosing which toiletries to provide 2:41 Question #2 - Laundry service costs with cleaners 6:33 Question #3 - Short term vs mid term rentals 9:55 Question #4 - Leaving reviews on guests 12:02 Question #5 - Handling noise complaints with pets 13:50 Question #6 - Figuring out how many guests you...

50. SPRING CLEANING: 22 Hidden Issues to Address in Your Airbnb This Season (#20 is NASTYYYYY) 29.03.2023 41:34

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! On this week's episode: This week I give 22 things to look out for this season for Spring cleaning! This host booked for the first time in a full month-- but with an overall 1.5 star rated guest?! Is it worth it?!! Thank you to Savvy Realty for sponsoring this episode! Work with Tyler Coon and the Savvy Realty Team: Savvy Realty...

49. Managing a Million Dollar Portfolio While Homeschooling 6 Kids - Interview with @yourfamilysplace 22.03.2023 1:15:58

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! On this week's episode: This week I chat with Rose Tipka all about her massive acreage STR portfolio, how she accidentally got started, and how she manages everything as a mom of six!! Airbnb is the Airbnb-hole?!?! The one thing that might make me quit using Airbnb. Connect with Rose @yourfamilysplace_ Thank you to Savvy Realty f...

48. Asking Proper Insurance: Do We Need Cameras on the Pool?! Are Candles OK?? Can I Provide Booze? 15.03.2023 1:18:27

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! On this week's episode: All things Proper Insurance, why STR specific insurance benefits you, what specifically is covered, and reasonable means of defense for risk management. Reacting to a host Airbnb-hole charging shipping and handling for an item that was left Connect: Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb Level Up Your Listing Wom...