Throwback Masterclass: Growing from 1 to 250 properties with Avery Carl

This episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast is a throwback. We're re-releasing some of our past masterclass webinars that were available in video format only for you to listen to on the go. The tips and tricks in this episode are still relevant today, but remember that any references to specific dates might be outdated. This webinar ran on June 30, 2023. 

For this episode, we were joined by Avery Carl, the CEO and Founder of the Short-Term Shop, the premier short-term rental acquisition company. Avery is a best-selling author and podcast host. We discussed growth and how to plan for the long term with your short-term rental properties.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 2:31 Avery Carl's portfolio
• 5:06 Starting in the short-term rental space
• 10:20 Navigating remote property management
• 13:17 Assessing property value in a new market
• 18:33 Changes in the short-term rental market
• 21:55 Avery's challenges in her short-term rental career
• 24:22 Building a team for success
• 26:54 Setting yourself apart from short-term rental competition
• 32:43 Tools for success in short-term rental management
• 37:04 Strategies to optimize occupancy
• 43:22 Getting capital for property acquisition
• 48:05 Finding reliable contractors in a new market
• 52:24 Short-term rental profitability
• 53:40 Comparing real estate markets
• 55:00 Short-term rental pricing strategy