In this episode, we unravel the mystery behind a jaw-dropping $1,000 electric bill. First, we walk you step-by-step through an energy audit for your rental, highlighting surprising energy drains and unexpected savings. We then dig into heating systems based on reliability, redundancy, and some cautionary tales of cost-cutting gone wrong, including my own facepalm moment. Finally, we explore smart thermostat strategies. Thats how to stay in control without leaving your guests out in the cold. It’s a warm, energy-savvy journey you won’t want to miss!

In this episode, we unravel the mystery behind a jaw-dropping $1,000 electric bill. First, we walk you step-by-step through an energy audit for your rental, highlighting surprising energy drains and unexpected savings. We then dig into heating systems based on reliability, redundancy, and some cautionary tales of cost-cutting gone wrong, including my own facepalm moment. Finally, we explore smart thermostat strategies. Thats how to stay in control without leaving your guests out in the cold. It’s a warm, energy-savvy journey you won’t want to miss!

$1000 on Electricity?!?!? No, this isn't normal

Everyone expects short-term rentals to be easy, until the cleaner vanishes, the contractor hikes his rates, and guests leave you a 3 star surprise. I’m Jeremiah Noll, a former Math teacher who now takes an educator’s approach as an investor, broker, and operator of around 150 rental units in the the mountains of Pennsylvania.STR Problems, Strong Solutions is the question and answer show where we tackle real questions, cleaning logistics, maintenance headaches, occupancy strategies and deliver practical, no-nonsense answers that even pros can use.Whether you’re starting out or scaling up, we keep it real, entertaining, and always operational. We collaborate because lifting the hosting industry helps us all. Listen along, email your questions, or call in, we often invite listeners live. We’ll solve these problems together so everyone benefits from the learning opportunity.I really want to see this show develop into an encouraging platform for managers of every level from one rental to several. If we share our strategies with each other, we aren't hurting ourselves, we are lifting the community of STR hospitality higher so it can attract more customers.Check out what I am doing on the various platforms so you can follow or subscribe.Tik Tok as Galvanized InvestmentsFacebook and Youtube as Galvanized ManagementOnline at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://JeremiahNoll.com">JeremiahNoll.com</a>and through email at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:info@galvanizedmanagement.com">info@galvanizedmanagement.com</a>Jeremiah's Bio:From 2008 to 2020 Jeremiah called himself a math teacher. Today he loves educating people on topics they want to learn about, like real estate and the various systems related to homes. Jeremiah has a passion to explore, and its led him to explore new regions, new opportunities, and each experience teaches him something he can use to teach others. Jeremiah grew up in the Philadelphia area and graduated from college there. Coming to the Pocono Mountains was partly to escape the traffic, and partly to accept a teaching position. Over the years Jeremiah's education in entrepreneurship led him down the pathway of side hustles, and real estate was a clear fit. His style of sales was unique and appreciated by buyers who heard him tell them not to buy when a property seemed like it was not a good fit. That trust was crucial to taking on larger projects and partnering with investors of several levels from property management to full house flips. Over the years Jeremiah has sold over $30M in real estate and currently manages a portfolio of over 150 doors mixed between Long Term, Mid Term, and Short Term Rentals. His organization of 20 team members processes over $250,000 in rent every month and prides themselves in good communication and a partner relationship with all of their clients.Jeremiah has also contributed to the investor community through hosting local meet ups, and speaking at three STR conferences with another coming up in March 2026. No, he is not perfect, and definitely doesn't know as much as specialists. But "a jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one."

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Everyone expects short-term rentals to be easy, until the cleaner vanishes, the contractor hikes his rates, and guests leave you a 3 star surprise. I’m Jeremiah Noll, a former Math teacher who now takes an educator’s approach as an investor, broker, and operator of around 150 rental units in the the mountains of Pennsylvania. STR Problems, Strong Solutions is the question and answer show where we tackle real questions, cleaning logistics, maintenance headaches, occupancy strategies and deliver practical, no-nonsense answers that even pros can use. Whether you’re starting out or scaling up, we keep it real, entertaining, and always operational. We collaborate because lifting the hosting industry helps us all. Listen along, email your questions, or call in, we often invite listeners live. We’ll solve these problems together so everyone benefits from the learning opportunity. I really want to see this show develop into an encouraging platform for managers of every level from one rental to several. If we share our strategies with each other, we aren't hurting ourselves, we are lifting the community of STR hospitality higher so it can attract more customers. Check out what I am doing on the various platforms so you can follow or subscribe. Tik Tok as Galvanized Investments Facebook and Youtube as Galvanized Management Online at JeremiahNoll.com and through email at info@galvanizedmanagement.com Jeremiah's Bio: From 2008 to 2020 Jeremiah called himself a math teacher. Today he loves educating people on topics they want to learn about, like real estate and the various systems related to homes. Jeremiah has a passion to explore, and its led him to explore new regions, new opportunities, and each experience teaches him something he can use to teach others. Jeremiah grew up in the Philadelphia area and graduated from college there. Coming to the Pocono Mountains was partly to escape the traffic, and partly to accept a teaching position. Over the years Jeremiah's education in entrepreneurship led him down the pathway of side hustles, and real estate was a clear fit. His style of sales was unique and appreciated by buyers who heard him tell them not to buy when a property seemed like it was not a good fit. That trust was crucial to taking on larger projects and partnering with investors of several levels from property management to full house flips. Over the years Jeremiah has sold over $30M in real estate and currently manages a portfolio of over 150 doors mixed between Long Term, Mid Term, and Short Term Rentals. His organization of 20 team members processes over $250,000 in rent every month and prides themselves in good communication and a partner relationship with all of their clients. Jeremiah has also contributed to the investor community through hosting local meet ups, and speaking at three STR conferences with another coming up in March 2026. No, he is not perfect, and definitely doesn't know as much as specialists. But "a jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one."

Everyone expects short-term rentals to be easy, until the cleaner vanishes, the contractor hikes his rates, and guests leave you a 3 star surprise. I’m Jeremiah Noll, a former Math teacher who now takes an educator’s approach as an investor, broker, and operator of around 150 rental units in the the mountains of Pennsylvania.STR Problems, Strong Solutions is the question and answer show where we tackle real questions, cleaning logistics, maintenance headaches, occupancy strategies and deliver practical, no-nonsense answers that even pros can use.Whether you’re starting out or scaling up, we keep it real, entertaining, and always operational. We collaborate because lifting the hosting industry helps us all. Listen along, email your questions, or call in, we often invite listeners live. We’ll solve these problems together so everyone benefits from the learning opportunity.I really want to see this show develop into an encouraging platform for managers of every level from one rental to several. If we share our strategies with each other, we aren't hurting ourselves, we are lifting the community of STR hospitality higher so it can attract more customers.Check out what I am doing on the various platforms so you can follow or subscribe.Tik Tok as Galvanized InvestmentsFacebook and Youtube as Galvanized ManagementOnline at <a href="http://JeremiahNoll.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">JeremiahNoll.com</a>and through email at <a href="mailto:info@galvanizedmanagement.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">info@galvanizedmanagement.com</a>Jeremiah's Bio:From 2008 to 2020 Jeremiah called himself a math teacher. Today he loves educating people on topics they want to learn about, like real estate and the various systems related to homes. Jeremiah has a passion to explore, and its led him to explore new regions, new opportunities, and each experience teaches him something he can use to teach others. Jeremiah grew up in the Philadelphia area and graduated from college there. Coming to the Pocono Mountains was partly to escape the traffic, and partly to accept a teaching position. Over the years Jeremiah's education in entrepreneurship led him down the pathway of side hustles, and real estate was a clear fit. His style of sales was unique and appreciated by buyers who heard him tell them not to buy when a property seemed like it was not a good fit. That trust was crucial to taking on larger projects and partnering with investors of several levels from property management to full house flips. Over the years Jeremiah has sold over $30M in real estate and currently manages a portfolio of over 150 doors mixed between Long Term, Mid Term, and Short Term Rentals. His organization of 20 team members processes over $250,000 in rent every month and prides themselves in good communication and a partner relationship with all of their clients.Jeremiah has also contributed to the investor community through hosting local meet ups, and speaking at three STR conferences with another coming up in March 2026. No, he is not perfect, and definitely doesn't know as much as specialists. But "a jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one."

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