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- Most STR Owners Are Pricing Fall WRONG — Here’s Why┃EP 405
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6 min - Episode 406 - How This Top 1% Airbnb Makes 3X More Revenue Than Expected
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PROPERTY:
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1085808130446764141?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=d1d01406-af56-448b-b297-4de5b08be531&source_impression_id=p3_1783953490_P3wpb0PvyqGkjEfX
Chapters
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:07 How Alan got started in short-term rentals
00:04:10 The evolution of the industry over 15 years
00:07:02 The importance of intentional property selection
00:09:59 Creating a unique guest experience
00:14:01 Pricing strategies and market positioning
00:16:07 Lessons learned from challenges and surprises
00:19:53 Trusting intuition over conventional advice
00:23:59 The value of authenticity and passion
00:27:55 Future plans and direct booking strategies
43 min - The AI Photo Debate Every Airbnb Owner Needs to Hear┃EP 405
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13 min - Episode 405 - 3 MASSIVE Changes Every Airbnb Owner Needs to Know
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Check Out These Vodyssey Properties:
1) https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1043656594301161070?source_impression_id=p3_1786975767_P3EFBCLG25B00EoO
2) https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1743885571024950304?source_impression_id=p3_1786975858_P3EwUHdwkTD23Nat
3) https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1586781231542468450?source_impression_id=p3_1786976132_P34y9eePGHXSChvT
4) https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1608127384681815294?source_impression_id=p3_1786976137_P321MW7MPmqXLteL
Sources:
1) https://itep.org/trump-capital-gains-indexing-midterms-2026/
2) https://finance.yahoo.com/video/capital-gains-tax-rate-effectively-152311364.html
3) https://news.airbnb.com/fall-beats-summer-as-the-top-season-for-weekend-trips/
4) https://writing.strisker.com/short-term-rentals-daily-notes-august-17-2026/
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Chapters
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:23 Success Stories and Market Shout-Outs
00:04:39 Luxury and High-End Property Achievements
00:08:00 Discussion on Proposed Tax and Regulation Changes
00:17:30 Fall Travel Trends and Opportunities
00:24:36 Rising Hospitality Taxes and Their Impact
00:34:24 AI in Property Photos and Listings Debate
00:50:48 Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts
53 min - The STR Pricing Strategy That Took This Property Into the Top 1%┃EP 404
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PROPERTY:
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/798736872447755691?source_impression_id=p3_1786658894_P3OTPb_CF235Gqto&check_in=2026-09-14&guests=1&adults=1&check_out=2026-09-16
6 min - Can VRBO’s Pay-Per-Click Actually Boost Revenue By 39%?┃EP 403
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9 min - The Housing Market Is SLOWING. Here's What Comes Next…┃EP 403
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7 min - Episode 404 - $450K Airbnb Ranks #7 of 600—His BRUTAL Investing Advice
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PROPERTY:
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/798736872447755691?source_impression_id=p3_1786658894_P3OTPb_CF235Gqto&check_in=2026-09-14&guests=1&adults=1&check_out=2026-09-16
Chapters
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:54 Property selection in ski towns
00:06:00 Underwriting and financing process
00:07:55 Property setup and value-add strategies
00:12:00 Understanding seasonal demand in ski towns
00:16:00 Renovations and outdoor improvements
00:21:00 Performance and growth of the rental
00:24:00 Managing bookings and maximizing revenue
00:29:56 Future plans and scaling
00:31:57 Lessons learned and advice for investors
39 min - 5 Overlooked STR Markets With HUGE Revenue Potential┃EP 403
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9 min - Episode 403 - Markets You Should Invest In, VRBO Sponsored Listings, Airbnb Report & MORE!Check Out Anthony's Property:
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1622480558164730327?source_impression_id=p3_1786546585_P3c3N_35aQtonT3q
WEBINAR LINK:
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Sources:
1) https://partner.expediagroup.com/en-us/resources/blog/top-of-search-top-of-mind-guide-to-vrbo-sponsored-listings
2) https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm
3) https://news.airbnb.com/airbnb-q2-2026-financial-results/
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:54 Shout Out to Anthony Gira's Scottsdale Property
04:07 Housing Market Peak and Regional Divergence
08:13 Opportunities in Abilene and Emerging Markets
13:04 Impact of AI Infrastructure on Real Estate Growth
25:00 Verbo's New Pay-Per-Booking Listing Model
37:11 Airbnb's Q2 Results and Market Demand
42:03 Comparing Airbnb and VRBO Growth Strategies
45:10 Future Opportunities in Short-Term Rentals and Advertising
48 min
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More 1% short-term rental properties than any other group, 2,000+ STR investors, and 20+ years of real estate investing experience. Shawn Moore, Founder & CEO of Vodyssey, and bestselling author, brings you inside the strategies behind turning vacation homes into profitable Lifestyle Assets. Hear the mistakes, breakthroughs, and strategies most STR investors never talk about, from the people actually doing it at the highest level.