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- #7 - Chad Ludeman - How to Build a Brand for Your Rental
Meet Chad Ludeman, Founder of Stay Lokal. A boutique hospitality brand that owns rentals and hotels along the Pennsylvania & New Jersey area. Chad and I got to talk all things branding today and if it is really worth it for your rental. Chad explains how to make your brand unique and cut through the crowd, as well as how to establish a professional brand that will drive higher nightly rates.
Today Chad and I talk about:
His experience running hotels and building his brand
The rundown on boutique hotels and if they are really worth it
Should you build a brand for your rental?
How to build a brand for your Airbnb
Chad’s X: https://twitter.com/chadludeman
Stay Lokal: https://staylokal.com/
Lokal’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stay_lokal/
If you are curious about anything we talked about on today's show, or see what we do at the hideaways, feel free to head on over to www.thehideaways.co.
Invest with us! - www.horizonhideaways.com
About the show:
The Hideaways show is brought to you twice a week by the team at The Hideaways. Here at the Hideaways we run a large portfolio of unique stay rentals across the U.S. We are on a mission to share our journey with everyone out there, helping you learn from the mistakes we have made and the lessons learned along the way.
This show’s host is Brett Deas, you can find him on any major platforms linked below.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brett.deas/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-deas-3si/
X: https://twitter.com/BrettDeas
39 min - #6 - Behind The Curtain - Why a Real Estate Investor Should NOT Buy an Airbnb
Thank you for watching this episode of Behind the Curtain. Where Mike, Jordan and Brett talk all things Short-term rentals and give an inside look into what it’s like running The Hideaways.
Today they talk about:
Why real estate investors should NOT buy an Airbnb
How much effort furnishing a new property really is…
When to you replace furniture in your rental
How to budget for new furniture and replacements
What is “deposit liability” and how to collect money from direct bookings
What to do with guest deposits before they stay
Mikes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matmiike/
Jordans Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jkholmes_rei/
Brett’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brett.deas/
If you are curious about anything we talked about on today's show, or see what we do at the hideaways, feel free to head on over to www.thehideaways.co.
Invest with us! - www.horizonhideaways.com
About the show:
The Hideaways show is brought to you twice a week by the team at The Hideaways. Here at the Hideaways we run a large portfolio of unique stay rentals across the U.S. We are on a mission to share our journey with everyone out there, helping you learn from the mistakes we have made and the lessons learned along the way.
This show’s host is Brett Deas, you can find him on any major platforms linked below.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brett.deas/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-deas-3si/
X: https://twitter.com/BrettDeas
42 min - #5 - Allen Meringolo - The Reality of Running an STR in the Mountains
Meet Allen Meringolo, an entrepreneur out of New Hampshire who is shaping the future of the STR industry by creating his own unique stay experience.
Allen is also a serial entrepreneur owning not only STRs, but also multifamily, and a home services business. In this episode he gives incredible insight into what it takes to run this type of business from a unique lens from the home services business.
Today Allen and I talk about:
Which is better, Short-term rentals or Multi family
How their unique rental does so much better than their average rentals
What buying a mini-resort is like and the process of analyzing the deal
Allen’s amenity checklist for a new property
What Allen would do if he had to go buy his first deal today
Allen’s X: https://twitter.com/Aldigity
Allen’s company: https://pothosstays.com/about
If you are curious about anything we talked about on today's show, or see what we do at the hideaways, feel free to head on over to www.thehideaways.co.
Invest with us! - www.horizonhideaways.com
About the show:
The Hideaways show is brought to you twice a week by the team at The Hideaways. Here at the Hideaways we run a large portfolio of unique stay rentals across the U.S. We are on a mission to share our journey with everyone out there, helping you learn from the mistakes we have made and the lessons learned along the way.
This show’s host is Brett Deas, you can find him on any major platforms linked below.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brett.deas/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-deas-3si/
X: https://twitter.com/BrettDeas
31 min - #4 - Behind the Curtain - Why You Should NEVER Invest Next to Disney
Thank you for watching this episode of Behind the Curtain. Where Mike, Jordan and Brett talk all things Short-term rentals and give an inside look into what it’s like running the hideaways.
Today they talk about:
Why Jordan Loves content creators
The duality between passive vs. active investing in the STR space
And why you should never put a rental close to Disney world
What people are going to think post-apocalypse
The next trend of senior living homes…
Mikes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matmiike/
Jordans Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jkholmes_rei/
Brett’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brett.deas/
If you are curious about anything we talked about on today's show, or see what we do at the hideaways, feel free to head on over to www.thehideaways.co.
Invest with us! - www.horizonhideaways.com
About the show:
The Hideaways show is brought to you twice a week by the team at The Hideaways. Here at the Hideaways we run a large portfolio of unique stay rentals across the U.S. We are on a mission to share our journey with everyone out there, helping you learn from the mistakes we have made and the lessons learned along the way.
This show’s host is Brett Deas, you can find him on any major platforms linked below.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brett.deas/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-deas-3si/
X: https://twitter.com/BrettDeas
34 min - #3 - Dennis Cobos - An Inside Look Into the World of Airbnb Cohosting
Meet Dennis, the founder of Cobos CoHosting Group. In this episode Dennis walks us through his journey in the Airbnb world through the lens of a co-host. Dennis walks us through what it was like starting his Co-hosting business and how you can best utilize one for your property. If you have ever wondered about how a co-host operates or if you should use one, this is the episode for you.
Dennis talks about:
His first ever rental
His first hard experiences with guests
What a Co-host is and what they do
How to effectively use a co-host
If you should start your own co-hosting business
Check out Dennis’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_str_pm/
See his co-hosting company here: www.coboscohosting.com
About the show:
The Hideaways show is brought to you twice a week by the team at The Hideaways. Here at the Hideaways we run a large portfolio of unique stay rentals across the U.S. We are on a mission to share our journey with everyone out there, helping you learn from the mistakes we have made and the lessons learned along the way.
This show’s host is Brett Deas, you can find him on any major platforms linked below.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brett.deas/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-deas-3si/
X: https://twitter.com/BrettDeas
27 min - #2 - Jordan Holmes - How to Balance Working a W-2 and Running an Airbnb Business
Meet Jordan, a Iowa native who built an impressive Short Term rental business while balancing the needs of family, and a W-2 job. His first property was in Texas and he chose to self manage (while living in Iowa) and in this episode he tells all. From cleaner issues to seeing crazy things on his porch camera, Jordan walks us through his journey.
Jordan talks about:
His first ever rental
The hard learned lessons of managing a property yourself
His horror stories with his property in Texas
How to balance working a W-2 and run an STR business
Check out Jordans Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jkholmes_rei/
About the show:
The Hideaways show is brought to you twice a week by the team at The Hideaways. Here at the Hideaways we run a large portfolio of unique stay rentals across the U.S. We are on a mission to share our journey with everyone out there, helping you learn from the mistakes we have made and the lessons learned along the way.
This show’s host is Brett Deas, you can find him on any major platforms linked below.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brett.deas/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-deas-3si/
X: https://twitter.com/BrettDeas
26 min - #1 - Mike Sebastian - How He Grew a 15 Unit Portfolio While Living In An RV
Meet Mike, a serial entrepreneur who sold his marketing company in late 2023 so he could build a short-term rental empire. From living in an RV to scaling his portfolio to over 15 units, Mike has done it all. In this episode, he gives great insight into the process of scaling a larger portfolio, how he manages his properties while living in an RV thousands of miles away, and so much more.
Mike talks about:
His journey through the marketing industry
How his marketing background helps him run STR’s
Starting out his portfolio
His biggest issues with scaling his portfolio
The things he wish he knew before he started to scale
Check out Mike’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matmiike/
About the show:
The Suuperhost show is brought to you twice a week by the team suuperhost.com, a place where new and scaling STR hosts can find resources, and learn from others while trying to scale your portfolio.
This show’s host is Brett Deas, you can find him on any major platforms linked below.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brett.deas/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-deas-3si/
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About The Hideaways Show
From the publisher's feed
Welcome to The Hideaways Show, where we spotlight the magic of distinctive short-term rentals. Join us twice a week as we interview industry leaders who have mastered the art of creating unforgettable guest experiences. From secluded mountain retreats to charming coastal cottages, we uncover the strategies behind building successful, destination-worthy properties.
Get ready to elevate your rental game and create truly remarkable hideaways.