Michael Chang

STR Like The Best

Business EN ↓ 95 episodes

Proven strategies and insights from successful STR investors and wealth-building experts. We share methods that help high-income earners protect their income, build lasting wealth, and compound their finances for the long term.

Author

Michael Chang

Episodes

45. Growth, Grit, and Partnerships: Chewy’s 2-Year STR Story 13.10.2024 39:26

JOIN MY PRIVATE COMMUNITY FOR DAILY WEALTH-BUILDING INSIGHTS & STRATEGIES 🔥 -https://www.strlikethebest.com/insider In this episode, host Michael Chang engages with guest Chewy, a seasoned short-term rental entrepreneur, discussing pathways to success in the Airbnb market. They cover Chewy's journey from commercial real estate to short-term rentals, leveraging word of mouth for podcas...

44. Evolution and The Future Outlook of Short Term Rental Industry 14.09.2024 43:27

JOIN MY PRIVATE COMMUNITY FOR DAILY WEALTH-BUILDING INSIGHTS & STRATEGIES 🔥 -https://www.strlikethebest.com/insider In this episode, Michael Chang and Simon Lehmann, the the leaders in the short-term rental industry, share insights on the evolution of the industry, the impact of COVID-19, the role of technology, and the challenges faced by major OTAs. The conversation delves into the chall...

43. Building Success in Real Estate and Short-Term Rentals with Ann Marie Folan 30.08.2024 33:41

JOIN MY PRIVATE COMMUNITY FOR DAILY WEALTH-BUILDING INSIGHTS & STRATEGIES 🔥 -https://www.strlikethebest.com/insider In this episode, host Michael Chang welcomes Ann Marie Folan, a real estate broker at Douglas Elliman, to discuss her journey from being a real estate attorney to a successful real estate broker and investor in Manhattan and the Hamptons. They explore Ann Marie's strate...

42. Maximizing STR Success with AI: Insights from Bestie AI's Sam Dundas 16.08.2024 54:39

JOIN MY PRIVATE COMMUNITY FOR DAILY WEALTH-BUILDING INSIGHTS & STRATEGIES 🔥 -https://www.strlikethebest.com/insider In this episode, host Michael Chang welcomes Sam Dundas, co-founder of Besty Ai, to discuss the transformative role of AI in the short-term rental industry. They explore how Besty Ai enhances guest communication, automates tasks, optimizes operations, and drives revenue growt...

41. Revealing the Blueprint for Airbnb Success with Sean Rakidzich 02.08.2024 49:04

JOIN MY PRIVATE COMMUNITY FOR DAILY WEALTH-BUILDING INSIGHTS & STRATEGIES 🔥 -https://www.strlikethebest.com/insider In this episode, Michael Chang and Sean Rakidzich share their insights on scaling an Airbnb arbitrage business. They discuss the benefits of arbitrage over buying properties, emphasizing immediate cash flow and rapid expansion. Sean also talks about the challenges of scaling,...

40. Insider Tips on Scaling Your STR Portfolio with DSCR Loans with Zach Edelman 12.07.2024 40:29

JOIN MY PRIVATE COMMUNITY FOR DAILY WEALTH-BUILDING INSIGHTS & STRATEGIES 🔥 -https://www.strlikethebest.com/insider In this episode of STR Like The Best, host Michael Chang interviews Zach Edelman, a Senior Account Executive at Easy Street Capital. Zach shares his expertise in STR lending, specifically on DSCR loans, which are ideal for short-term rental investors. He discusses the nuances...

39. From High Income Tech Director to CEO of Crafted Stays - Gil Chan 27.06.2024 52:42

JOIN MY PRIVATE COMMUNITY FOR DAILY WEALTH-BUILDING INSIGHTS & STRATEGIES 🔥 -https://www.strlikethebest.com/insider In this episode of STR Like The Best, host Michael Chang interviews Gil Chan, the CEO and founder of Crafted Stays, who shares his journey from a tech background to becoming a successful short-term rental investor & entrepreneur. Gil's company helps hosts build polis...

38. How to Buy Profitable Airbnb Property Leveraging Data 07.06.2024 57:50

JOIN MY PRIVATE COMMUNITY FOR DAILY WEALTH-BUILDING INSIGHTS & STRATEGIES 🔥 -https://www.strlikethebest.com/insider In this episode of 'STR Like the Best,' host Michael Chang welcomes Kenny Bedwell, CEO and founder of STR Insights. They discuss the importance of data analysis for growing a short-term rental business. Kenny shares his personal journey from a corporate professional...

37. Mastering Direct Bookings in Short-Term Rentals with Mark Simpson 24.05.2024 44:30

JOIN MY PRIVATE COMMUNITY FOR DAILY WEALTH-BUILDING INSIGHTS & STRATEGIES 🔥 -https://www.strlikethebest.com/insider In this podcast episode, I had a great chat with Mark Simpson, the founder of Boostly. We discussed strategies to enhance direct bookings for short-term rental properties. The discussion covers the difficulties of over-relying on Online Travel Agents (OTAs) like Airbnb and th...

36. Understanding Mortgage to Buy Short Term Rentals in Today's Market 10.05.2024 36:22

JOIN MY PRIVATE COMMUNITY FOR DAILY WEALTH-BUILDING INSIGHTS & STRATEGIES 🔥 -https://www.strlikethebest.com/insider In this episode, I welcome Parker Borofsky, one of the top short-term rental lenders and an investor with an impressive portfolio, including a peacock farm. Parker shares her journey into short-term rental investment and lending, discussing the nuances of mortgage lending,...

35. Scaling Airbnb Portfolio with Business Credit: 0 to 81 Units in One Year 26.04.2024 45:47

JOIN MY PRIVATE COMMUNITY FOR DAILY WEALTH-BUILDING INSIGHTS & STRATEGIES 🔥 -https://www.strlikethebest.com/insider In this episode, we interviewed Kevin Leong who remarkably scaled his Airbnb Arbitrage business from 0 to 81 units in just one year using business credit. Kevin shares insightful details on the catalytic role of mentorship and the undeniable power of community in superchargin...

34. From Snowplowing to Largest Short Term Rental Management Company in Joshua Tree 14.04.2024 46:58

JOIN MY PRIVATE COMMUNITY FOR DAILY WEALTH-BUILDING INSIGHTS & STRATEGIES 🔥 -https://www.strlikethebest.com/insider In this episode of 'STR Like the Best,' host Michael Chang invites Patrick Swietek to share his entrepreneurial journey and insights into scaling the largest short-term rental property management company in Joshua Tree market. 00:00 Guest Introduction 04:09 Entrep...

33. The Truth Behind Mid-Term Rental Investing w/ Ruben Kanya 30.03.2024 38:26

JOIN MY PRIVATE COMMUNITY FOR DAILY WEALTH-BUILDING INSIGHTS & STRATEGIES 🔥 -https://www.strlikethebest.com/insider In this in-depth podcast episode, host Michael Chang invites real estate expert Ruben to share his journey and insights into the world of midterm rentals (MTRs). The discussion begins with Ruben's shift from considering vacation rental markets to exploring ways to optimi...

32. From Tech to Real Estate: Hai Guan's Unconventional Journey to Success! 18.03.2024 42:22

Join 5,000+ Investors Who Subscribe to STR Like The Best Newsletter! Weekly tips on how to best invest your time and money in short-term rentals! https://www.strlikethebest.com/subscribe?utm_source=podcast ----------------------------------- Youtube Link to This Podcast: https://youtu.be/lpeFea-mB38 LEARN MY STR INVESTING & STRATEGIES 🔥 https://strlikethebest.com/wealthpod Apply to work...

31. From Crossroads to Cashflow: Monica Moscoso's One Decision to $15,000 a Month from one Airbnb 07.03.2024 31:53

JOIN MY PRIVATE COMMUNITY FOR DAILY WEALTH-BUILDING INSIGHTS & STRATEGIES 🔥 -https://www.strlikethebest.com/insider Join 5,000+ Investors Who Subscribe to STR Like The Best Newsletter! Weekly tips on how to best invest your time and money in short-term rentals! https://www.strlikethebest.com/subscribe?utm_source=podcast ----------------------------------- Youtube Link to This Podcast: htt...

30. The #1 STR Secret From Jamie Lane! : Insights from AirDNA Chief Economist 25.02.2024 34:20

JOIN MY PRIVATE COMMUNITY FOR DAILY WEALTH-BUILDING INSIGHTS & STRATEGIES 🔥 -https://www.strlikethebest.com/insider ----------------------------------- Connect with Guest Jamie Lane - https://www.instagram.com/michaelchangbnb/ LEARN MY STR INVESTING & STRATEGIES 🔥 https://strlikethebest.com/wealthpod Apply to work with Michael: https://strlikethebest.com/applypod Follow Michael on...

29. Building Freedom Together: Our Airbnb Business Journey as Husband and Wife. Elizabeth and Michael Chang 15.02.2024 23:11

JOIN MY PRIVATE COMMUNITY FOR DAILY WEALTH-BUILDING INSIGHTS & STRATEGIES 🔥 -https://www.strlikethebest.com/insider ----------------------------------- Connect with Guest Elizabeth And Michael Chang - https://www.instagram.com/michaelchangbnb/ LEARN MY STR INVESTING & STRATEGIES 🔥 https://strlikethebest.com/wealthpod Apply to work with Michael: https://strlikethebest.com/applypod...

28. Matt Gardner's Remarkable Journey: A Real Estate Mastery! 05.02.2024 34:13

JOIN MY PRIVATE COMMUNITY FOR DAILY WEALTH-BUILDING INSIGHTS & STRATEGIES 🔥 -https://www.strlikethebest.com/insider ----------------------------------- Connect with Guest Matt Gardner - https://www.instagram.com/roargardner/ LEARN MY STR INVESTING & STRATEGIES 🔥 https://strlikethebest.com/wealthpod Apply to work with Michael: https://strlikethebest.com/applypod Follow Michael on I...

27. Chase Charifa's Formula: From Teslas to Treasure Hunts, Learn the Unique Way to Boost Guest Experiences! 25.01.2024 30:11

JOIN MY PRIVATE COMMUNITY FOR DAILY WEALTH-BUILDING INSIGHTS & STRATEGIES 🔥 -https://www.strlikethebest.com/insider ----------------------------------- Connect with Guest Chase Charifa - https://www.instagram.com/janchasecharifa LEARN MY STR INVESTING & STRATEGIES 🔥 https://strlikethebest.com/wealthpod Apply to work with Michael: https://strlikethebest.com/applypod Follow Michael...

26. Making the #1 Cleaning Service! Assaf Karman's Incredible Story and the Rise of #Turno! 15.01.2024 28:59

JOIN MY PRIVATE COMMUNITY FOR DAILY WEALTH-BUILDING INSIGHTS & STRATEGIES 🔥 -https://www.strlikethebest.com/insider ----------------------------------- Connect with Guest Assaf Karman- https://www.instagram.com/assafkar/ LEARN MY STR INVESTING & STRATEGIES 🔥 https://strlikethebest.com/wealthpod Apply to work with Michael: https://strlikethebest.com/applypod Follow Michael on Instagr...

25. Overcoming Adversity with Resilience: John An's Success in the Short-Term Rental Business 05.01.2024 31:17

JOIN MY PRIVATE COMMUNITY FOR DAILY WEALTH-BUILDING INSIGHTS & STRATEGIES 🔥 -https://www.strlikethebest.com/insider ----------------------------------- LEARN MY STR INVESTING & STRATEGIES 🔥 https://strlikethebest.com/wealthpod Apply to work with Michael: https://strlikethebest.com/applypod Follow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelchangbnb Track your STR hours t...

24. Real Estate Maverick: Avery Carl's Journey from Necessity to Short-Term Rental Success 25.12.2023 42:15

JOIN MY PRIVATE COMMUNITY FOR DAILY WEALTH-BUILDING INSIGHTS & STRATEGIES 🔥 -https://www.strlikethebest.com/insider ----------------------------------- Connect with Guest Avery Carl - https://www.instagram.com/theshorttermshop/ LEARN MY STR INVESTING & STRATEGIES 🔥 https://strlikethebest.com/wealthpod Apply to work with Michael: https://strlikethebest.com/applypod Follow Michael o...

23. Julie Lange's Inspirational Journey: From the Difficulties of Rental Arbitrage to Managing Work and Family in Airbnb Enterprises 14.12.2023 31:09

JOIN MY PRIVATE COMMUNITY FOR DAILY WEALTH-BUILDING INSIGHTS & STRATEGIES 🔥 -https://www.strlikethebest.com/insider ----------------------------------- Connect with Guest Julie Lange - https://www.instagram.com/julieannlange/ LEARN MY STR INVESTING & STRATEGIES 🔥 https://strlikethebest.com/wealthpod Apply to work with Michael: https://strlikethebest.com/applypod Follow Michael on...

22. From Rental Arbitrage to Expanding Horizons: Humza Zafar's Journey in Short-Term Rentals 04.12.2023 34:08

Join 5,000+ Investors Who Subscribe to STR Like The Best Newsletter! Weekly tips on how to best invest your time and money in short term rentals! https://www.strlikethebest.com/subscribe?utm_source=podcast ----------------------------------- Connect with Guest Humza Zafar - https://www.instagram.com/humzazafar/ LEARN MY STR INVESTING & STRATEGIES 🔥 https://strlikethebest.com/wealthpod Appl...

21. Building a Family Business: The Journey of Sunny and Jordan Alexander in the STR Industry 23.11.2023 42:38

JOIN MY PRIVATE COMMUNITY FOR DAILY WEALTH-BUILDING INSIGHTS & STRATEGIES 🔥 -https://www.strlikethebest.com/insider ----------------------------------- Connect with Guest Sunny Alexander - https://www.instagram.com/sunnylalexander/ LEARN MY STR INVESTING & STRATEGIES 🔥 https://strlikethebest.com/wealthpod Apply to work with Michael: https://strlikethebest.com/applypod Follow M...