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In this episode of the Vacation Rental Revolution podcast, host Shawn Moore interviews Raj and Annika Velji, who share their journey into short-term rental investing. They discuss their backgrounds, the challenges they faced as accidental landlords, and the lessons learned from their experiences.

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Chapters

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:50 Background and Journey into Real Estate

00:06:03 Accidental Landlords and Initial Experiences

00:08:56 Investment Strategies and Initial Conversations

00:12:07 Challenges of First Property Acquisition

00:14:47 Mistakes and Lessons Learned in Furnishing

00:17:57 Setting Up the Property and Launching

00:20:48 Hiring a Property Manager and Future Plans

00:25:45 Building the Right Team for Success

00:28:52 Navigating Guest Reviews and Feedback

00:35:21 Future Property Goals and Strategies

00:43:17 Lessons Learned and Advice for New Investors