Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! The Ghetmiri’s were so much fun to interview! This couple shared how they went from burnt out and overworked in dentistry, to going all in on real estate. I loved hearing how they work together as a couple, and how they balanced this new venture while becoming parents in the last year. Their growth has been super fast, but super intentional, with just a few strategic investments. I ask them to breakdown their numbers with...

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! This week I got to interview Felipe, who has grown his own portfolio and a cohosting business, fast! Now, he's in the works of renovating a boutique motel. In just a few short years, Felipe has gained experience with several different investing asset classes, and his cohosting business has taken off thanks to the management skills he picked up along the way. This episode is a great listen for anyone who feels like they...

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! This week on No Vacancy The Podcast I chat with Sally from the @mesaverdemotel! She shares the incredible story of partnering with her best friend to buy, rehab, and operate a roadside motel, with NO prior experience. Sally breaks down how they divide their roles, payment structure, biggest lessons learned and mistakes made, and how their spouses are involved in the business as well.  Thank you to my sponsors! Start using...

This week on No Vacancy The Podcast I sit down with my friend Fede to get his take on processes and automations. Fede is an expert cohost with dozens of properties across multiple markets, and it only takes a quick conversation with him to instantly see how seriously this guy takes SYSTEMS! You’ll be taking tons of notes this episode on how to actually automate your hosting, so you can scale up fast, without losing your mind in the process. Connect with Fede @strguide 👉🏼 P.S. Want to...

In today’s episode I get to chat with Carrie Drier of @roostnorthrentals. In an industry that’s constantly talking about how to scale faster, leverage all the financing loopholes, and that partnerships are the key to growth, Carrie’s journey of scaling to 9 properties with just her and her husband, is so refreshing! She breaks down exactly how they added on each unit, the timeframe it took to do it, and why she has no regrets about her “slow and steady wins the race approach”. Carrie shares...

On today's show we have Breanna Williams, who has niched herself down to be a cohost for midterm rentals. When I started chatting with Breanna, I was shocked that she's been able to build a business doing this. As a short-term rental host, I've always found midterm rentals to be the more passive option, and couldn't imagine a property owner needing a cohost to manage just one check in per month. Breanna, proves to us that there is major value in providing this service to property owners. If...

On this week's episode we get all the dirty details behind being a professional Airbnb cleaner from @simplecleanfit_whit. She also rapid fires off some of her best kept cleaning tips, and breaks down for us what's fair for owners to expect from the cleaner, and how to set expectations for a healthy relationship. If you're as obsessed with cleaning content on social media as I am, go give Whitney a follow for the most satisfying before and afters! Follow Whitney on Instagram! Thank you to my...

Welcome to another Airbnb Advice Column bonus episode. Hope you enjoy! XOXO - Natalie 00:39 - Priscilla: How to decide if I should do midterm or short-term rentals? 03:39 - Genie: What lists do you trust when it comes to finding top markets to invest in? 07:48 - Melissa: We are about to put an offer on a duplex and have enough to cover the 20% down payment, but our lender said we can qualify for a 3.5% FHA down payment, since we’ll be living in one half. Would you do the 3.5 or 20? Pros and...

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! On this week's episode: John Bianchi, aka the Airbnb Data Guy, is here to share the metrics that define profitable investments according to AirDNA standards, how hosts can optimize their listings and prevent common pitfalls, analyzing markets and predicting the performance of a property, improving property performance through strategic adjustments in design and amenities, and so much more.  AITAH for blocking off my...

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! On this week's episode: You may remember Patryk from episode 38 where he broke down the BRRRR strategy for us. Now, I had to have him back on No Vacancy because Patryk has become an expert in buying existing cohosting businesses. Instead of acquiring cohost clients one by one, which so many of us find ourselves doing, Patryk found a shortcut by buying portfolios of cohosted contracts! He's closing on his 3rd purchase, and...

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! On this week's episode: Dr. Rachel is one of my favorite hosts and investors that I personally look up to in this industry, and this episode will show you exactly why! She went from $500,000 in medical school debt, to now having a portfolio of 17 luxury listings. While that's impressive, my favorite thing about Dr. Rachel is that she preaches you only need 1-2 properties to change your life. In fact, she has 1 listing...

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! On this week's episode: Meet Tamer and Matt from strIQ! I got to meet these guys in Nashville at STR Wealth Con, and after getting a live demo of their app, I was sold! Tatianna and I immediately started scheming on how we can get them to Level Up Your Listing Summit in time, because we knew how valuable their product would be to our audience. Check out this interview for the behind the scenes of what strIQ is, how it can...

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! On this week's episode: In this episode, Kim Fitzpatrick from @launchedhost shares her exact workflow and schedule for how she gets any property launched in just 7 days! Get ready to take notes this episode, because you'll want to steal her exact process and timeline. AITAH for being entitled to a free influencer stay? Connect with Kim here. Level Up Your Listing Summit is just 11 days away! Reserve your spot now before...

Welcome to another Airbnb Advice Column bonus episode. Hope you enjoy! XOXO - Natalie 0:40 - Grace Why does Airbnb keep blocking people from booking my place? I call them and they say there is nothing they can do to override it 3:46 - Jill How important is it to have a guest book at my property? I’ve already had two instances of guests sending me pictures of penises drawn all over the pages, and we keep reminding our cleaners to check it after every stay but they never remember. 5:21 -...

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! On this week's episode: In this episode, Tyann Marcink Hammond, Queen of Guest Experience for Touch Stay digital guidebooks and Founder of Branson Family Retreats and Missouri Haus vacation rentals talks about her journey into the property space and her work in improving guest experience along her career. Tyann goes into detail about her varied property portfolio, and her part in Touch Stay, delving into the upgrades and...

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! Hurry, tonight at MIDNIGHT prices for Level Up Your Listing Summit go up! This is your last chance to save $200. On this week's episode: Madi shares her journey beginning with rental arbitrage in San Diego while working traditional jobs in San Francisco, to overcoming unexpected hurdles in a duplex property in Big Bear, California, and finally to moving and investing in upstate New York. Madi also delves into her new...

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! Get ready to learn more from Emily at Level Up Your Listing Summit, March 11-13th in Scottsdale AZ! Code EMILY saves you 10% on tickets On this week's episode: Interview with Emily Lethgo about using social media platforms to increase bookings. Emily shares her experiences in property management and offers key tips on social media engagement, direct bookings, interacting with booking platforms, and creating an inviting...

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! On this week's episode: This week I interview Brent Phillips, the owner of Milk and Honey Ranch, an Airbnb property in Texas. As Brent shares his journey of establishing the ranch, he touches upon the challenges he faced including a major financial loss that led to a comprehensive revamp of the ranch's business strategy. Brent talks about his commitment to providing unique experiences for his guests and mentions plans to...

Happy Friday, and welcome back to another Airbnb Advice Column! 0:42 - Melinda: I’m confused on which insurance I need as a cohost? Should I get Proper insurance? Get Proper Insurance Try Steadily Landlord Insurance 3:57 - Cora: How to know how much my extra guest fee on Airbnb should be? 9:05 - Tammy: I’m so over AirCover. My last few experiences with them have been awful. Any tips on how to make the AirCover process more streamlined? Try out Waivo! 14:11 - Brooke: Just finished...

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! On this week's episode: Discussing ADUs and housing investments with @ryanohousing. Ryan shares his extensive knowledge on ADUs, including the challenges and benefits involved in building these structures. AITAH for not giving a refund to a guest that reached out three weeks later?! Grab Your Ticket For the SoCal ADU Tour on Sat Feb 10th (I'll be...

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! On this week's episode: Stacey St. John, a successful real estate investor and property manager, shares her journey into short-term rental investment, her property management strategies, and her future plans to develop a resort. AITAH for not trusting my cleaner who bailed on me and lied to me?! Save $100 on the Virtual Summit before 1/19! Connect with Stacey St. John Save $300 on your Level Up Your Listing Summit...

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! On this week's episode: Interview with Assaf Karmon, CEO of Turno, on how the Turno app improves the hosting experience by automating the cleaning process, inventory tracking, payments, and taxes, and how it also offers a marketplace for finding reliable cleaners. AITAH: Is this really who you want to be hooking up with? Thank you to Turno for supporting this show and gifting No Vacancy listeners with this generous...

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! On this week's episode: My ins and outs for 2024 AITAH: "I am going to sue you for misrepresentation" -Renter Save $300 on your Level Up Your Listing Summit ticket until January 14th! StayFi | Use Code NOVACANCY to Get 50% Off Your First 3 Months with StayFi Start using Turno today! Get 3 months of HostGPO for free!  Connect: Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb  Instagram Podcast Producer: Kelsey Tran |...

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! On this week's episode: Interview with Heather Blankenship, a diversified real estate investor. Heather shares her journey from investing in RV parks to mobile home parks, and then venturing into boutique motels. AITAH: "I love everything about this property, except the bedding. Are you able to change all of the sheets and duvet covers to white?"  Join Minoan for FREE StayFi | Use Code NOVACANCY to Get 50% Off Your First...