The Short Term Shows

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Updated 09/10/2023
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Updated 30/09/2025
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Updated 15/01/2024

28 JAN

Stabilization, Not Saturation: The Truth About STR Performance ft. Kenny Bedwell

On this week’s episode, Avery is joined by Kenny Bedwell to break down what the short-term rental data actually says about the past few years and what investors should realistically expect heading into 2026. They discuss why the industry is experiencing stabilization rather than collapse, how average revenue declines are masking strong performance among top operators, and why treating short-term rentals like a professional business matters more than ever. Kenny explains the growing performance gap between average and top-tier properties, shares insights on financing mistakes and overleveraging, and outlines why focusing on being in the top 10% is the key to long-term success. The conversation wraps with Kenny’s outlook for 2026 and details on his upcoming STR Scale Summit for investors looking to thoughtfully scale their portfolios. How to connect with Kenny: strinsights.com How to connect with Avery: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ Short Term Shop Plus - stsplus.com Follow Avery Carl on Instagram Follow Avery Carl on TikTok Join the Short Term Shop Facebook group Check out the Short Term Shop on YouTube For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery’s books: Smarter Short Term Rentals - Buy it on Amazon Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties – Buy it on Amazon Production done by Outlier Audio

28 Jan

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42 min
31/12/2025

Why 2026 Needs to Be Boring for STR Investors with Luke Carl

On this week's episode, Avery is joined by her husband Luke for a candid end-of-year wrap-up on what actually happened in short-term rentals and real estate in 2025—and what fundamentals will matter most going into 2026. They dig into why the market finally feels “boring” again (and why that’s a good thing), how low transaction volume means we’ve effectively been in a housing downturn for years, and why vacation markets feel cycles more intensely than primary-home markets. Avery and Luke also break down declining travel demand, the over-obsession with expensive amenities, and why long-term thinking, pricing discipline, and solid systems—not gimmicks—will win in the next phase of the cycle. How to connect with Avery and Luke: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ Short Term Shop Plus - stsplus.com Follow Avery Carl on Instagram Follow Avery Carl on TikTok Join the Short Term Shop Facebook group Check out the Short Term Shop on YouTube For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery’s books: Smarter Short Term Rentals - Buy it on Amazon Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties – Buy it on Amazon Production done by Outlier Audio

31/12/2025

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43 min
24/12/2025

Why the Housing Crash Might Already Be Here with Chuck Kramer

On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Chuck Kramer to break down what it could mean if the Fed is truly winding down quantitative tightening and moving toward quantitative easing. They explain (in plain English) how increasing bank reserves and buying Treasuries/mortgage-backed securities can loosen credit conditions and potentially help bring borrowing costs down—without assuming we’ll ever see 3% mortgages again. Avery and Chuck also talk about why a “price crash” may already be reflected in low transaction volume since 2022, why vacation markets can feel the pain more than primary-home markets, and how a weaker dollar/stimulus chatter could impact discretionary travel demand going into 2026. How to connect with Avery: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ Short Term Shop Plus - stsplus.com Follow Avery Carl on Instagram Follow Avery Carl on TikTok Join the Short Term Shop Facebook group Check out the Short Term Shop on YouTube For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery’s books: Smarter Short Term Rentals - Buy it on Amazon Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties – Buy it on Amazon Production done by Outlier Audio

24/12/2025

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36 min
17/12/2025

Elevating Guest Experience Through Tech and Design ft. Joe Young

On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Joe Young, an Austin-based luxury short-term rental operator and co-founder of SPRKhost. Joe shares how he and his wife began with a Lake Travis vacation home in 2017 and ultimately turned their primary residence into a single property grossing nearly $500,000 a year. He breaks down how they expanded to managing 20+ high-end listings, the power of combining neighboring properties into mega-listings, and why Austin’s STR “crash” is really a market correction shaped by permitting, density rules, and growing competition. Joe also reveals his new venture, ExperiHaus, a TV-based guest-experience and revenue platform designed to help hosts elevate their brand and earn additional income. How to connect with Joe: https://sprkhost.com/ https://experihaus.com/ How to connect with Avery: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ Short Term Shop Plus - stsplus.com Follow Avery Carl on Instagram Follow Avery Carl on TikTok Join the Short Term Shop Facebook group Check out the Short Term Shop on YouTube For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery’s books: Smarter Short Term Rentals - Buy it on Amazon Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties – Buy it on Amazon Production done by Outlier Audio

17/12/2025

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36 min
22/10/2025

The New PriceLabs Features Every STR Owner Should Try with Thibault Masson

On this week’s episode, Avery is joined by Thibault Masson, Head of Product Marketing at PriceLabs. They unpack Booking.com’s challenges in the U.S. versus Europe and how Airbnb’s fee changes are reshaping the playing field, before diving into PriceLabs updates like Dynamic Minimum Stay, the new Listing Optimizer, and a free revenue-management course. Avery also spotlights Market Dashboards for comp sets, cleaning-fee benchmarking, and smarter buy-box analysis, while Thibaut closes with data-driven advice for new investors. How to connect with Thibault: pricelabs.co How to connect with Avery: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ Short Term Shop Plus - stsplus.com Follow Avery Carl on Instagram Follow Avery Carl on TikTok Join the Short Term Shop Facebook group Check out the Short Term Shop on YouTube For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery’s books: Smarter Short Term Rentals - Buy it on Amazon Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties – Buy it on Amazon Production done by Outlier Audio

22/10/2025

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34 min
29/10/2025

Stop the Scroll: $20–60k Makeovers That Double Revenue ft. Joe DelGrosso

On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Joe DelGrosso. Joe shares his journey from working in TV production to owning short-term rentals and why his first Smokies cabin proved that thoughtful refreshes can outperform flashy, high-cost amenities. He explains his boutique management approach at Southern Sons Hospitality, focusing on capped inventory, strong revenue management, and design upgrades that truly make properties stand out. Joe also offers advice for new operators, emphasizing the importance of running the numbers, staying focused, and building slowly with intention. How to connect with Joe: https://www.facebook.com/people/Southern-Sons-Hospitality/ How to connect with Avery: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ Short Term Shop Plus - stsplus.com Follow Avery Carl on Instagram Follow Avery Carl on TikTok Join the Short Term Shop Facebook group Check out the Short Term Shop on YouTube For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery’s books: Smarter Short Term Rentals - Buy it on Amazon Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties – Buy it on Amazon

29/10/2025

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43 min
15/10/2025

Insurance Lessons Every STR Investor Must Hear with Toni Boer

On this week’s episode, Avery is joined by Toni Boer. Toni shares how she and her husband turned a $200k family getaway into a cash-flowing STR, eventually building an eight-property portfolio along Kentucky’s Bourbon Trail plus a new Florida beach house. She opens up about losing a riverfront property to a historic flood, the hard lessons she learned about insurance, and how she used those setbacks to strengthen her investing strategy. Toni also discusses deal-finding in emerging markets, using the “enemy method” to outshine competition, and why patience and persistence still uncover strong STR opportunities. How to connect with Avery: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ Short Term Shop Plus - stsplus.com Follow Avery Carl on Instagram Follow Avery Carl on TikTok Join the Short Term Shop Facebook group Check out the Short Term Shop on YouTube For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery’s books: Smarter Short Term Rentals - Buy it on Amazon Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties – Buy it on Amazon

15/10/2025

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44 min
01/10/2025

The Truth About Buying “Ugly” Cabins That Cash Flow with Amy Morehead

On this week’s episode, Avery is joined by Amy Morehead. Amy shares how turning a family chalet in the Smokies into an STR during her mother’s Alzheimer’s caregiving season sparked a value-add strategy focused on “hot-mess” properties, smart renovations, and self-management. She explains why high-impact finishes beat flashy amenities for appraisal value and how she hunts deals with high days-on-market near the Smokies and along Kentucky’s Bourbon Trail. Amy also talks numbers, the refi-later mindset, and the education-plus-mentorship approach that helped her triple revenue after taking management in-house. How to connect with Amy: https://mapleleafpromise.com/ https://strfixitpros.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Strfixitpros/ @STRFIXITPROS How to connect with Avery: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ Short Term Shop Plus - stsplus.com Follow Avery Carl on Instagram Follow Avery Carl on TikTok Join the Short Term Shop Facebook group Check out the Short Term Shop on YouTube For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery’s books: Smarter Short Term Rentals - Buy it on Amazon Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties – Buy it on Amazon

01/10/2025

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40 min
08/10/2025

From Caregiver to Condo Investor with Tamara Brown

On this week’s episode, Avery is joined by Tamara Brown. Tamara shares how she stumbled into real estate while caring for her grandparents, turning multiple family homes into rentals before purchasing her first STR in Destin, Florida. She explains how she analyzed her numbers, leaned on mentorship, and embraced the “enemy method” to size up competition. Tamara also talks through condo ownership fears, financing through a family sale, and why fear should never stop you from pursuing real estate opportunities. How to connect with Tamara: HELLOSUNSHINE.BIZ How to connect with Avery: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ Short Term Shop Plus - stsplus.com Follow Avery Carl on Instagram Follow Avery Carl on TikTok Join the Short Term Shop Facebook group Check out the Short Term Shop on YouTube For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery’s books: Smarter Short Term Rentals - Buy it on Amazon Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties – Buy it on Amazon

08/10/2025

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31 min
7 JAN

Building a Profitable STR Without Hot Tubs or Luxury Finishes with Kira D’Annunzio

On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Kira D’Annunzio to share how she built a highly successful Poconos short-term rental by leaning into branding, storytelling, and knowing her exact guest avatar. Kira walks through her journey from repeated career layoffs to financial independence through real estate, explaining how she used equity, off-market deals, and flexible rental strategies to scale her portfolio. They dive deep into why experience-driven properties outperform generic “luxury” listings, how her Bigfoot-themed cabin consistently earns five-star reviews without expensive amenities, and why targeting families and kids has been a massive competitive advantage. How to connect with Kira: airbnb.com/h/bigfootsnook How to connect with Avery: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ Short Term Shop Plus - stsplus.com Follow Avery Carl on Instagram Follow Avery Carl on TikTok Join the Short Term Shop Facebook group Check out the Short Term Shop on YouTube For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery’s books: Smarter Short Term Rentals - Buy it on Amazon Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties – Buy it on Amazon Production done by Outlier Audio

7 Jan

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59 min

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