The Fearless Investor

Hailame Kinikini is an amazing 6FF success story. Within his first five months of being in the short-term rentals game, he’d acquired 50 properties (co-hosting and arbitrage) and was grossing over $1 million in the first year.  Now he’s back on the Fearless Investor Podcast and reaching new goals: Hailame has purchased 40 properties in the past 8 months with other people’s money.  www.fearlesskyle...

You can run but you can’t hide from STR regulations. The best way to alleviate some of those anxieties is to get out ahead of the game with preparation. Today on the podcast, Lukas Krause, CEO of SkyRun Vacation Rentals, joins me to share his thoughts on growing vacation rental regulations and answers: can they impede the progress and expansion of the industry? www.fearlesskyle.com/easieraccountin...

Maybe you’ve hired a few VAs and lost a few VAs. Perhaps the whole process of hiring a VA has left you frustrated and stuck working “in” your business instead of “on” your business. My good friend, fellow STR business owner and 6FF Preferred Coach, Mike Sjogren, is back with me for today’s podcast and we’re talking all about our Virtual Assistant struggles.  But - we have several resources for you...

AI… it’s a hot topic in all industries right now, including the STR space. Today on the podcast, Ven Pikarsky joins me to share how he’s utilizing AI to automate all communication for his 12 AirBnB listings.  With this technology, Ven was able to reduce his cost from  $300 per month per property down to $14 per month per property. Sound too good to be true?  Hear out the concept, maintain an open...

Get a cleaner. Lose a cleaner.  Get a VA. Lose a VA.  I’ve received a lot of questions recently from STR business owners looking to remove themselves from the business. But working “on” the business rather than “in” the business requires a strong team.  Today on the podcast, I’m sharing two simple things you can do to reduce or eliminate turnover. If you're looking for a community of fellow STR ow...

50 units. 2 years. $0 in marketing.  Today on the Fearless Investor Podcast, Joshua Fields shares how it’s done. It’s all about the relationships, my friends!  If you’d like to connect directly with Josh, send an email his way: josh@dreamlinesuites.com Check out our Youtube channel where I bring you free long-form content to teach you exactly how I built my business: Click Here. And don't forget t...

Justin and Nadja built their STR portfolio to 26 units in just 2 years. Plus, they own the majority of those properties! This power couple started their business with no background in real estate or prior business ownership experience. Today on the Fearless Investor Podcast, we’re talking through the mindset shifts they needed to make to 10x their growth.  Looking for one-on-one support like Justi...

A lot has changed since I first became an AirBnB host, but my business practices have continued to adapt with the market! Today on the podcast, I’m sharing the two relationships you can build right now to catapult your STR business growth.  Want access to more STR Q&A just like this? Join my 6-figure formula where I answer questions live every Monday in our private community. Plus, you'll gain acc...

I love the co-hosting model. It’s how I took my AirBnB business from 0 to 70 properties in just over 4 years.  So naturally, when I received a question on how to close more co-hosting deals from one of my 6FF Members, I was happy to answer!  Listen in for my tried and true tips on acquiring more leads, taking those leads through the sales process and eventually closing the deal.  Get the STR suppo...

Are hotels your next “short-term rentals” step? Are they worth it and if so, do you want to be involved in day-to-day operations, or simply an investor - taking your net worth to the millions? Sujay Mehta has done it and shares his assessment on today’s podcast. Book an intro call with Tyler at https://bit.ly/kylesavvyrealty. Agents, you can also text Tyler at 828-620-2541 Check out our Youtube ch...

From 1 property to 20 in just over a year! Jason and Marissa Hamera were overworked fitness professionals until they jumped into the STR game. Hear how they became hospitality experts overnight on this episode of the podcast. Book an intro call with Tyler at https://bit.ly/kylesavvyrealty. Agents, you can also text Tyler at 828-620-2541 Want access to the 6-Figure Formula just like Jason and Maris...

Less is more? Svetlana Hanover has the case for “yes!” on today’s podcast. She joins me to share how you can triple your profits by buying old inns and turning them into vacation rentals with unique add-ons. Book an intro call with Tyler at https://bit.ly/kylesavvyrealty. Agents, you can also text Tyler at 828-620-2541 Check out our Youtube channel where I bring you free long-form content to teach...

Your key to success in short-term rentals? Saying “no” more often. That’s exactly what JB Bullock did and it catapulted him to a 42-unit AirBnB empire machine. Listen in for JB’s tips on this edition of the podcast.  Book an intro call with Tyler at https://bit.ly/kylesavvyrealty. Agents, you can also text Tyler at 828-620-2541 Grow your STR empire with my 6-Figure Formula for just $49/mo! Learn m...

My good friend and one of our 6FF Preferred Coaches, Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh, returns to the Fearless Investor Podcast. Today, we’re talking about her newest clientele: a New York Yankees coach! How do you get in the room and attract these types of clients? Listen in. Book an intro call with Tyler at https://bit.ly/kylesavvyrealty. Agents, you can also text Tyler at 828-620-2541 Get connected direct...

Treat this business like a business, and you’ll get paid like a business. Matt Barr of Breezeway, one of our 6FF Preferred Software Partners, joins me on this edition of the podcast to talk automation and tips for elevating your level of service for STR guests.  Book an intro call with Tyler at https://bit.ly/kylesavvyrealty. Agents, you can text Tyler at 828-620-2541 or connect on https://www.fac...

For better or worse! Through thick and thin, Mike and his wife, Elizabeth, are married both in life and in business. Today, we’re taking a deep dive on what it’s like to build an STR business with your spouse here on the podcast. Book an intro call with Tyler at https://bit.ly/kylesavvyrealty. Agents, you can also text Tyler at 828-620-2541 Check out our Youtube channel where I bring you free long...

Dan Kang runs 35 properties in a different area from the state he lives in and he does it all with a stellar VA team based overseas. He's explaining how you can duplicate this process to multiply profits on today’s episode. Book an intro call with Tyler at https://bit.ly/kylesavvyrealty. Agents, you can text Tyler at 828-620-2541 or connect on https://www.facebook.com/avl.tyler. Get Mount 3 Months...

In today’s AirBnB World, you have to stand out from the competition. Make your properties better, make them unique, add revenue streams. Michael Crockett details three ways to do just that on today’s Fearless Investor Podcast. Book an intro call with Tyler at https://bit.ly/kylesavvyrealty. Agents, you can also text Tyler at 828-620-2541 Check out our Youtube channel where I bring you free long-fo...

75 units. No vacancies. Joel Rutherford is making it happen in St. Louis with an AirBnB / Mid-Term Rentals mix and he’s sharing his insights on today’s podcast.  Book an intro call with Tyler at https://bit.ly/kylesavvyrealty. Agents, you can text Tyler at 828-620-2541 or connect on https://www.facebook.com/avl.tyler. Get Mount 3 Months for FREE! Follow Joel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...

LLCs and accounting may not be sexy to talk about, but they’re necessary. Kason Jennings is my go-to guy and he joins me on this edition of the podcast to explain what you need to know to make sure your STR business is covered. Book an intro call with Tyler at https://bit.ly/kylesavvyrealty. Agents, you can text Tyler at 828-620-2541 or connect on https://www.facebook.com/avl.tyler. Get started wi...

Ever had a guest like something from your STR so much, they asked for the details so they could go purchase that item for their own home? What if you could make money from such referrals? Well, now you can with Minoan and I’ve got the founder, Marc Hostovsky, here on the Fearless Investor Podcast to explain how. Book an intro call with Tyler at https://bit.ly/kylesavvyrealty. Agents, you can text...

Get your notepad ready. Passive income? Yes, please! Forget OTAs, it’s time to secure more direct bookings! Noble Crawford is here to share his top seven direct booking verticals.  Book an intro call with Tyler at https://bit.ly/kylesavvyrealty. Agents, you can text Tyler at 828-620-2541 or connect on https://www.facebook.com/avl.tyler. Get connected directly with Noble, a 6FF top recommended coac...

Have you ever used “taxes” and “sexy” in the same sentence? Today, we are on The Fearless Investor Podcast! Ryan Bakke shares the 3 top tax strategies for owning real estate and managing STRs… and he makes it all easily understandable. Listen in!  Book an intro call with Tyler at https://bit.ly/kylesavvyrealty. Agents, you can text Tyler at 828-620-2541 or connect on https://www.facebook.com/avl.t...

Whether you’re new to short-term rentals or looking to expand, you can never have enough data. Kenny Bedwell of STR Insights joins me today on the podcast to share how to pick the best markets to invest in this year.  Book an intro call with Tyler at https://bit.ly/kylesavvyrealty. Agents, you can text Tyler at 828-620-2541 or connect on https://www.facebook.com/avl.tyler. Get started with STR Ins...

Today’s guest went from working full-time in the medical industry to hospitality mogul with STRs. Mark Hernandez owns 46 units! Hear how he’s gamified the process (collecting properties like Pokemon!) and why bringing on strategic partners helped him level up his STR game. Book an intro call with Tyler at https://bit.ly/kylesavvyrealty. Agents, you can text Tyler at 828-620-2541 or connect on http...