In this episode of No Broke Months, I sit down with Avery Carl, author of Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth and Smarter Short-Term Rentals, and CEO of The Short Term Shop. Avery shares how she went from making $37,000 a year to building a 250+ door real estate empire in just five years—and she’s here to tell you how you can do it too!
We’ll dive into:
✅ The best markets for short-term rentals (and which ones to avoid)
✅ The biggest mistake investors make when picking a location
✅ Why she only buys in vacation-driven markets
✅ How to scale your real estate portfolio without quitting your day job
✅ A real-life horror story from one of her worst deals—and how to avoid the same fate
✅ Why NOT to chase the "next big market" that no one's talking about
✅ How to out-host the competition and run short-term rentals like a real business
✅ The #1 strategy to protect yourself from short-term rental regulations
If you’re serious about getting into short-term rentals—or you want to scale your portfolio faster—this is an episode you can’t afford to miss!
What you’ll learn on this episode
- The difference between short-term and long-term rental markets
- Why vacation-driven markets with limited hotels are ideal for short-term rentals
- The importance of cash flow vs. appreciation in real estate investing
- Common pitfalls to avoid when investing in short-term rentals
- How to scale a short-term rental business efficiently
- The impact of local regulations and why choosing the right market is crucial
- How Avery went from one property to a massive real estate portfolio
Resources mentioned in this episode
- The Short Term Shop – Avery’s real estate agency specializing in short-term rentals
- Smarter Short-Term Rentals – Avery’s latest book on running a successful short-term rental business
- The Short Term Show Podcast – Avery’s podcast covering everything short-term rentals
About Avery:
Avery Carl is the best-selling author of Short Term Rental, Long Term Wealth, host of The Short Term Show podcast, and CEO of The Short Term Shop, a top real estate agency specializing in short-term and vacation rentals. Avery transformed her career from a $37k salary to owning over 250 properties in just five years by focusing on short-term rental investments, which allowed for faster portfolio growth compared to traditional long-term rentals. Her mission is to help investors achieve financial independence through short-term rental investing. Avery is a leading industry expert, frequently speaking at conferences, and her podcast has over 1 million downloads. Her agency ranks among the top real estate teams in the nation, as recognized by RealTrends, NewsWeek, and The New York Times.
Connect with Avery:
Website: The Short Term Shop
LinkedIn: Avery Carl
Instagram: @theshorttermshop