On this week's episode, Luke is joined by Paul Waldschmidt, the CEO and founder of OwnerRez. They delved into the origins of OwnerRez, the challenges they faced in the early days, and how they've evolved to become a foundational tool for property managers and owners. They discussed the importance of rental agreements and how OwnerRez facilitates this process seamlessly within their system. Paul also highlighted their insurance partnerships as well as a new jumpstart program, which offers free calls to help new users get up to speed with the software, emphasizing their commitment to customer support and ease of use.

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This week Luke is giving some helpful tips on how to become a better host! He stresses the importance of reaching out to these platforms to gain a thorough understanding of their policies and procedures. By making frequent calls, individuals can acquire valuable insights into platform operations, leading to increased bookings and improved guest communication. Luke also points out that engaging with platforms through phone calls can demonstrate a host's commitment and interest, potentially resulting in enhanced visibility.

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On this week's episode Luke is diving into the common misconception that all you need to run a successful rental is to list it on Airbnb and have a handyman on call. He emphasizes the importance of building a network of reliable individuals who can handle various tasks. He also touches on the future of handymen specialization, why you need to understand your property and more. 

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On this week's episode Luke dives into the topic of rental property reviews and emphasizes that while reviews are important, they are not everything. He advises new property owners to work hard, offer great service, and focus on providing an amazing product rather than fixating on reviews. 

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This week Luke is joined by Jim Stutzman! Jim is a STRM listener and fellow cornhusker who recently transitioned from having a property manager to self managing his short term rentals. Jim shares his background in being a cattle farmer and how he eventually ended up opening a brewery and owning a few vaction homes. They discuss the process of getting his listings set up on PMS, if he's happier as a self manager and more. 

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 This week we are talking all about the pros and cons to being pet friendly! Luke is joined by two Short Term Shop agents, Stacey Lancaster and Derek Tellier. Stacey and Derek both have pet friendly and non pet friendly properties and share their experiences with pets as well as what influenced their decisions to allow them. The group also chats about addressing pets with your cleaners, wear and tear on the properties and pet friendly vs specifically dog friendly. 

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For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery Carl's Book, Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties

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This week Luke is joined by Margot Schmorak, CEO and Co-founder of Hostfully. Margot shares the origin story of Hostfully and its focus on supporting smaller scale property managers. They also discuss the evolution of this industry and the consolidation of PMS softwares. Margot shares some exciting news about Hostfully-Palooza, an exclusive online experience crafted to familiarize you with Hostfully's integration partners and the cutting-edge solutions they offer. 

Check out Host-fully Palooza!: https://www.hostfully.com/integrations-palooza/

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For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery Carl's Book, Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties

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This week Luke is joined yet again by Tim Grillot for a little pre-season sizzle. In this episode, Luke and Tim focus on the importance of staying positive and proactive as the high season quickly approaches. They emphasize waiting out the pre season jitters to avoid getting in a race to the bottom, as well as share some helpful tips on how to refresh your listings and prices this time of year.

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For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery Carl's Book, Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties

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In this episode, Luke dives into the art of managing guests in vacation homes and the nuances of property management. He highlights the importance of communication, as well as understanding and sympathizing with your guests' experiences. By being proactive, communicative, and empathetic, you can ensure that your guests have a memorable stay, and you maintain a thriving rental business.

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For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery Carl's Book, Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties

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In this episode, Luke welcomes guest Justin Ford, who has been in the short-term rental industry for 26 years. Justin shares his experience starting a vacation rental company and shares a pivotal moment in his career when a guest was injured in one of his properties, leading him to reevaluate his approach to safety. They highlight the lack of regulations and awareness regarding safety in short-term rentals as well as the importance of fire safety, pool safety and more.

How to connect with Luke:

The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/

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For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery Carl's Book, Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties

 - https://amzn.to/3Adg6PA