Blue Gems Podcast

In this episode we meet Hung Mai, a short term rental investor based in Orlando, FL. Hung teaches us how to overcome analysis paralysis, the importance of systems and delegating, and how to deliver a world class guest experience.

Reach out and connect with Hung Mai on Instagram @hungvmai or at (407) 401-3361 to find out more.

[00:00] Introduction

[01:21] How Hung Mai got into short term rentals, plus some tips and tricks

[11:26] Managing strategies for short term rentals: communication is key

[16:54] Airbnb vs. VRBO

[21:56] Continuing to learn new strategies

[24:11] Number of current markets, and possible future ventures

[27:35] Hung Mai’s experience in wholesaling prior to short term rentals

[30:39] Who would Hung Mai add to the team next?

[38:02] Goals for the coming years

[42:25] Advice for a new real estate investors

[44:21] Why short term rentals?

[47:35] The last blue gem for the listeners

[51:23] Hung Mai’s socials

[52:15] Out

Resources: https://www.instagram.com/bluegemsgroup/

In this episode we Meet Bailey Kramer a 21 year old Short Term Rental investor with 17 airbnbs in his portfolio. We learn how to scale your portfilio, the ins and outs of co-hosting, and how to systemize your STR business. Find out more from Bailey on social media @thebaileykramer

[0:37] Intro to Blue Gems podcast

[1:29] Bailey and his story in real estate, fix and flips, and short term rentals

[8:10] Marketing strategies in real estate

[10:33] What’s it like owning and managing so many airbnbs as co-host? Tips and tools

[14:36] Co-hosting and property management differences

[16:09] Responsibilities of co-hosting

18:38] What tools to use as a one man team

[23:21] Owner’s reports [24:20] Goals for 2022

[27:15] Bailey’s opinion on the market today

[33:45] Is co-hosting worth the struggle?

[35:49] How Bailey found his co-hosting properties and how people have found him

[38:23] How to know when to say no

[40:00] Mid-term rentals: are they worth it?

[42:37] Daily routine as a one man show

[45:56] The difference between dreaming and doing

[47:26] Where is Bailey in 5 years?

[49:26] The last blue gem of the episode

[52:10] A meet up, Big Storm, to network

53:25] Bailey’s socials and how to connect

[55:50] Outro

Resources: https://www.instagram.com/bluegemsgroup/

In this episode, we meet Stacey Conte, a short term rental investor developing hotels throughout Florida. We learn how to manage major rehabs, the importance of financial education and how to cash flow your way to financial freedom using short term rentals.

In this episode we learn about Airbnb arbitrage, creative financing, and developing an entrepreneurial mindset.

In this episode we meet Munif Saza a short term rental investor, closer, and wholesaler. We learn the concept of “Who not How”, how to scale your Airbnb portfolio and shifting your mindset from an employee to a business owner. Munif is a go-giver full of blue gems!

In this episode we meet Noah Hoffman, a California based STR investor with 60 units under management. We learn what it takes to scale your portfolio, how to hire a rockstar team, and leveraging partnerships to do more deals. Noah's Instagram: https://instagram.com/noahhoffmanairb...

In this episode we meet Ben Marsch, an Orlando based real estate investor/wholesaler. We explore creative finance and how to use your relationships to do more deals.

In this episode we meet Sam Coleman, a luxury real estate agent based in Las Vegas who just 4 years ago was driving for Uber. Sam is now one of the top luxury real estate agents in the city of Las Vegas and is an inspiration for us all.

In this episode we meet Lonnie White, a Florida based Commercial Real Estate investor. We explore how and why he made the switch from Residential to Commercial investing and how to get started in this asset class.

In this episode we meet Nevin Joseph, an Airbnb Arbitrage investor who currently has 18 units. We learn about Mid Term rentals, how to convince landlords to allow subleasing, and systems and processes to automate your business.

Connect with Nevin: https://www.facebook.com/nevin.mech