Learning on the Go: How Dana Lynch Used Podcasts to Master Short-Term Rentals

We’re excited to welcome Dana Lynch to the Hospitable Hosts podcast. Dana is a short-term rental host based in Austin, Texas, with properties in Osage Beach, Missouri. Dana started her hosting journey while working full-time as a real estate closer—learning the ins and outs of the business by listening to podcasts during her 2.5-hour commute to work. Initially, she relied on a property manager but quickly realized that communication was lacking, pushing her to take control of her business with the help of automation tools like Hospitable. Now, she’s on a mission to scale her portfolio, aiming to add seven more properties this year.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 1:36 Getting started with short-term rentals
• 3:50 Real estate knowledge
• 4:42 Learning from podcasts
• 9:10 STR beginner challenges
• 11:20 Most useful Hospitable features
• 14:13 Future goals
• 16:00 Advice for aspiring hosts