Are you dreaming of becoming an Airbnb investor, but don’t have the time to handle guest messages and operations with your current job? Would scaling your portfolio by adding more Airbnbs change your life - but you simply don’t have the bandwidth to make that happen? 

If so, this episode is for you! JT and Jesse Nicasio, the founders of STR Super VAs, are sharing how their unique background and experience scaling their Airbnb portfolio past 70 Airbnbs turned into a company that helps Airbnb investors work smarter - not harder.

After listening to this episode you will know how affordable it is to add a virtual team member to help you handle your current Airbnb workload and scale more efficiently.

Tune in to learn how to avoid being a “me too host” who gets squeezed out of the market by your competition!

Topics discussed in this episode:

How is is possible to operate 70+ Airbnbs in 15 markets without losing your mind

What a virtual assistant is capable of doing in your Airbnb business

How to find a virtual assistant that is perfect for you

The difference between STR Super VAs and any other VA

What short term rental industry changes to expect and prepare for

The importance of working on your business - not just ‘in it”

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Do you wonder if your current rental property could make more money as an Airbnb? Are you worried if your place isn’t perfect, it won't have cash flow as a short-term rental? 

If this sounds familiar, you need to tune into this episode where Liz Mole unpacks her experience of turning a long-term rental investment that was bleeding money into an incredibly successful Airbnb, despite its less than perfect location!

After listening to this episode, you will know the specific software and book Liz used to map out her steps to success as an Airbnb investor in New Zealand.

Tune in to learn economical Airbnb design hacks, as well as the importance of having a local team to support your Airbnb and guests.

Topics discussed in this episode:

How to turn a problem long-term rental into profitable short-term rental

The #1 book to guide you through your first Airbnb investment

Software tools that save STR hosts time and improve guest experience

Easy ways to make your Airbnb design look professional

Liz’s biggest mistake, and what she learned from it

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Are you feeling a little lost in the Airbnb shuffle? Do you wish you could articulate to guests why your Airbnb and you as a host are special and worth staying with? Are you curious about the conscious travel trend, and what that means to investors?

If this sounds familiar, you need to listen to this episode where Bobby Jones, co-founder of Good is the New Cool, shares why the concept of belonging is at the epicenter of Airbnb’s success and yours, and the importance of crafting and selling the story of your Airbnb to potential guests.

After listening to this episode, you will know the best, uncomplicated business growth strategy for a short term rental investor.

Tune in to learn the embedded advantage to having a short-term rental business, along with how to use your own passions to capitalize on the conscious travel trend.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• How to leverage Airbnb’s commitment to belonging for your Airbnb’s success
• Why telling your Airbnb’s story is compelling to guests
• The best growth strategy for Airbnb investors
• The embedded advantage of having a short term rental business 
• How you can use your own passions to capitalize on the conscious travel trend

This episode originally aired November 18, 2024

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Are you worried you don’t know the latest cutting edge tools for Airbnb investors? Do you wish you could attend a conference to learn more about the future of the industry, but simply don’t have the time?

If so, this episode is for you! Today we’re sharing our six biggest takeaways from attending the STR Wealth Conference. These aren’t just cool ideas - they are the tools and takeaways we’ve actually implemented in our Airbnb business over the last month.

After listening to this episode you will know a new way to manage/elevate your guest communications, along with a new company that helps Airbnb investors save big bucks in taxes!

Stay tuned to learn what new tools we’re using from the STR conference that are saving us time and making our listings stand out from the crowd!

Topics discussed in this episode:

An AI messaging tool that outperforms us as hosts (seriously)

Understanding cost segregation analysis and bonus Airbnb tax depreciation

Exactly where you can find a VA already trained on Airbnb and its related plug ins

A super cool tool to help you contact other Airbnb hosts

The important success component overlooked by most Airbnb hosts

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Are you afraid to decorate your Airbnb? Does the pressure of needing eye-catching design overwhelm you, even though you know you need it to stand out from your competition? Do you wish there was someone to guide you through the process painlessly?

If so, don’t miss this episode where experiential design experts, Heather and Erin of Pink Wall Designs, share how intentional design can literally boost your short-term rental’s rank position and which amenities are worth spending on!

After listening to this episode, you will know the importance of amenities and specialty rooms in your Airbnb to help you maximize cash flow and return on investment!

Tune in to learn Heather and Erin’s free tech hack to help you find your Airbnb guest avatar along with what that avatar is looking for in a listing!

Topics discussed in this episode:

What is experiential Airbnb design 

How experiential design impacts rank position and bookings

The tech hack to find your guest avatar before you buy/design

The least expensive design element with the biggest impact

What to avoid spending lots of money on in your Airbnb

How to press the “easy button” on Airbnb design

This episode originally aired July 8, 2024

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Are you stressed about filing taxes for your Airbnb investment? Do you worry that you might miss out on deductions and exemptions you don’t know about? Do you wish you had expert advice on exactly what to do as an Airbnb investor?

If this sounds familiar, you need to listen to this episode where CPA, Tom Castelli, unpacks the short-term rental exemption and where to look on your tax forms to see if you’re receiving the full benefit of depreciation due!

After listening to this episode you will know why a tax segregation analysis is essential for most STR investors.and how the STR tax exemption can save you money in taxes now and in the future.

Tune in to learn the two questions you can use to qualify a CPA and where to find the ultimate reference for understanding the Short-Term Rental Tax Loophole!

Topics discussed in this episode:

How depreciation works on Airbnb investment property taxes

The passive activity loss rules for short term rental investments

How the STR Tax Loophole works for investors (legally)

What a cost segregation analysis is and why it is essential for Airbnb investors

Why NOT to DIY your short-term rental taxes

The ultimate resource for the short-term rental exemption

This episode originally aired July 1, 2024

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Are you struggling to invest in or decorate an Airbnb property due to weird layouts or finishes? Do you wish you knew how to visualize and change unusual spaces from problems to guest amenities without spending buckets of money?

If this sounds familiar, you need to tune in to learn our 6 hacks to “work with the quirk” of your Airbnb property.

After listening to this episode, you with know how to transform problem areas into spaces that surprise and delight your guests - or at least camouflage them.

Tune in to learn the simple mindset shift that frees you to be creative with your property selections and solutions.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• The surprising low-cost item that adds luxury while camouflaging flaws
• 6 ways to repurpose unused spaces in your Airbnb to delight guests
• How to make space where there isn’t any
• The difference a door can make for room footprints and furniture placement
• When a strategic furniture purchase is your best option

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Are you trying to figure out short term rental insurance? Are you clueless about your current policy and worried it’s not enough coverage? Do you wish you had an easy way to get the exact insurance policy you need as an Airbnb host?

If so, don’t miss this episode where Darren Nix, the founder of Steadily, shares what changes to your property could cause you not to have insurance coverage and the biggest danger to guard your Airbnb from!

After listening to this episode you will know the difference between Aircover and rental property insurance, why not to get an ACV policy for an Airbnb, and how to use Steadily to underwrite a potential investment property.

Tune in to learn how Steadily can “automagically” generate a quote for your Airbnb property, and about the latest tech tool that monitors and reports short term rental restrictions in your areas of interest.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Why Steadily was created to fill the rental property insurance gap
• The difference between Aircover and STR insurance
• Why not to use an ACV policy for an Airbnb property
• The property changes that should trigger you speaking to your insurance company about your policy
• How to use Steadily to underwrite a potential Airbnb investment
• The cool new tool that tracks and reports STR restrictions by county
• Darren’s key piece of advice to make smart investment decisions

This episode originally aired November 3, 2024

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Do you wish you could own a getaway place for your family that covered its mortgage and even cash flowed? Are you curious how it’s possible to run an Airbnb in a different state while you have a full-time job?

If this sounds familiar, you need to listen to this episode where Jenny and Bill Kirwan share how the news of an out-of-state grandchild sparked their Airbnb investment journey and led to grossing over $100,000 their first year as hosts!

After listening to this episode you will know how important it is to learn local short-term rental regulations before you invest in a property, and why the “feel” of your Airbnb is so important to guest satisfaction. 

Tune in to learn about the rarely discussed, hidden reward of hosting, and how the Kirwans keep their rental calendar full year-round!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• How to overcome your fears of Airbnb investing
• How county regulations can impact your Airbnb investment search
• How to manage a successful Airbnb from another state
• The importance of designing with guests experience in mind
• The value of engaging an Airbnb coach

This episode was originally recorded October 27, 2024

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Do you want to buy an Airbnb and don’t even know where to begin? Do you wish there was a specific place to find short-term rentals for sale and compare them based on their potential earnings? Or are you an Airbnb owner or agent looking to attract short-term rental investors to a property you are selling?

If so, don’t miss this episode where Trent Hawthorn, the Chief Product Officer of Rabbu, shares how their free platform helps people find, calculate revenue, and buy Airbnbs that make their lives better, AND how you can grow your real estate business with their tools.

After listening to this episode you will know how much data is available for you to dig into to find your perfect investment property. As well as the value of using Rabbu to sell a property to investors that can calculate its potential cash flow and pay you accordingly!

Tune in to learn how Rabbu can help you go from “a total newbie” to a completely informed, and confident, Airbnb buyer!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• How to use Rabbu to find a STR property for sale and calculate its revenue potential
• Why data-drien analysis and decision making are imperative for successful Airbnb investing
• How the new era of Airbnb benefits both investors and guests
• The future of the short term rental industry
• How to grow your real estate business with Airbnb investor clients and/or attract investors to a property that you are selling

This episode was originally recorded October 21, 2024

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