In this solo episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, Heather delves into the foundations of a strong property management business. Drawing on her 20 years of experience as a property manager, where she made a lot of mistakes and missteps, she shares valuable insights and lessons learned to help listeners navigate the ever-changing landscape of the short-term rental business.‍ You’ll discover the importance of: ·        Learning the Industry's History: Spoiler alert! This business didn’t start with Airbnb. ·        Being Intentional with Your Niche. ·        Creating a Business Plan. ·        Building Key Community Relationships. ·        Finding a Mentor or Consultant. ·        Knowing Your Location. ·        Understanding Regulations and Restrictions. ·        Conducting a SWOT Analysis. ·        Tracking Metrics and KPIs. ·        Familiarizing Yourself with Industry Jargon. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Discover the THRIVE Training System and attend an information session to get your questions answered about our foundational team training: https://vacationrentalformula.com/thrive-live-webinar. Are you listening to this podcast on the move? Get to the show notes here: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/VRS566