Short Term Rental Secrets Podcast MICHAEL SJOGREN

In this episode of the Short Term Rental Secrets Podcast, hosts Mike Sjogren and Emanuele Pani welcome Brad Flanagan, a real estate and finance expert, to share insights on achieving success in the real estate market. The conversation highlights the importance of strategic investment approaches, such as diversifying portfolios across different real estate sectors and understanding how to effectively negotiate with banks to finance properties. Brad shares his journey from an army veteran to managing an extensive portfolio across various states, emphasizing learning and adapting strategies suited to different market conditions. The episode also delves into the nuanced aspects of securing loans for real estate investments, suggesting that potential investors should present well-prepared pitches to banks, reflecting on both personal financial statements and the projected performance of the investment properties. Additionally, Brad and the hosts discuss maintaining balance amidst busy professional and personal lives, advocating for resilience, continuous learning, and leveraging networks for growth in the real estate domain.

00:00 Unlocking Real Estate Investing Secrets: The Cash on Cash Approach
00:20 Welcome to Short Term Rental Nation: Our Journey and Philosophy
01:27 Life Lessons and the Power of Discipline
05:00 Insights from a Mortgage Expert: Navigating Bank Negotiations
07:07 Deep Dive with Brad Flanagan: Strategies for Diversification and Financing
37:13 Achieving Balance in a Busy Life: Insights from Brad Flanagan
41:49 Final Thoughts and Encouragement for New Investors

Brad Flanagan's bio
Brad Flanagan is an army veteran from Chicago. He became a mortgage banker after being back from Afghanistan. He built an approximately $17 million portfolio in seven years. Brad currently has short-term rentals in Nebraska, Arizona, and Colorado.

Connect with Brad
www.facebook.com/brad600
https://www.instagram.com/mr_flipping_flanagan?igsh=dnp0OWx2MHU4aDA4&utm_source=qr
https://www.tiktok.com/@flanaganstrategies?_t=8lZvwegAsCQ&_r=1

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Michael Sjogren: Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Clubhouse | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Page | Linkedin
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Emanuele Pani: Clubhouse | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin

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In this episode of the Short Term Rental Secrets podcast, Mike Sjogren and Emanuele Pani, sit down with Austin Palacios who shares his transition from wealth management to successful real estate investing, highlighting his strategies in hiring, team building, and scaling his portfolio in short-term rentals across various locations. Focused on the niche of short-term rentals, they discuss the unconventional yet successful path to financial freedom through investing in properties they don't own. The conversation includes insights from an event with their mindset coach, Dave Conway, emphasizing personal growth, the power of networking, and the potential of innovative ideas in seemingly impossible settings. They also cover the importance of mindset, branding, the reality of scaling a business, and maintaining life balance while pursuing entrepreneurial goals. You don't want to miss this episode!

00:00 The Journey Begins: Obsession and Dedication
00:18 Introducing the Short Term Rental Nation
01:02 The Power of Events and Personal Growth
02:06 Inspiration from the Unlikely: A Sphere in Vegas
06:45 Scaling Real Estate Dreams: From Chicago to Florida
09:51 Building a Short Term Rental Empire: Strategies and Insights
17:11 The Art of Co-Hosting and Establishing Authority
20:55 Focusing on Sales and Growth: The Backbone of Success
23:12 Unlocking Success Through Persistence and Attitude
24:04 The Power of Generosity in Business
25:25 Adding Value: The Key to Business Growth
28:16 Building a Personal Brand in Real Estate
30:27 The Journey of Personal Branding and Content Creation
35:24 Finding Balance in Entrepreneurship
39:56 Launching a Unique Podcast: Breaking Social Norms
42:27 The Secret to Success in Short Term Rentals


Austin's Bio:
Austin Palacios is a short-term rental (STR) investor based in West Palm Beach, FL with a background in Wealth Management. He transitioned to investing full-time in short-term rentals back in 2021. He co-founded a management company for Short-term rentals based in South Florida. When Austin was building the management business, he developed creative systems and processes to acquire management clients, which allowed him to scale quickly. Leading him to develop Co-Hosting Acquisitions. A mentorship program where he coaches STR investors on how to acquire management clients. He now hosts “The Austin Palacios Podcast” where he is leading a movement to break society misconnections that have been bestowed on us since the beginning of time and allowing Real Estate investors & Entrepreneurs from all walks of life to speak up on the topics that society limits us on speaking about.

Connect with Austin:
https://www.instagram.com/austin__palacios/

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Michael Sjogren: Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Clubhouse | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Page | Linkedin
https://linktr.ee/mikesjogren
Emanuele Pani: Clubhouse | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin

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Webinar link: hotels.strsecrets.com

In this episode of the Short Term Rental Secrets podcast, hosts Mike Sjogren and Emanuele Pani discuss strategies for achieving financial and time freedom through short term rentals and transitioning into owning boutique hotels. They stress the importance of scaling business, building repeatable processes and systems, and hiring the right people to achieve autonomy from day-to-day operations. The episode delves into Mike's and Emanuel's journeys as real estate investors without traditional backgrounds, highlighting their shift from conventional real estate to mastering the short term rental market, a niche enabling them to fund their freedom without owning properties directly. They introduce an upcoming live training focused on the transition from STRs to boutique hotel hosting, sharing lessons, mistakes, and insights from their experiences and those of boardroom members who've successfully made the transition. Furthermore, the podcast covers personal reflections on growth, life changes, the significance of doing hard things, and the necessity of having hard conversations for personal and professional advancement.

00:00 Unlocking Financial and Time Freedom Through Business Scaling
00:22 Introduction to Short Term Rental Nation: The Unconventional Path to Freedom
00:55 Exclusive Live Training: Transitioning to Boutique Hotels
01:57 The Power of Unplugging: A Personal Journey
05:14 Reflecting on Life and Business: The Importance of Quarterly Reviews
08:09 Building a Business That Works for You: The Ultimate Goal
12:51 The Essence of Extreme Ownership and Designing Your Perfect Week
15:33 Maximizing Productivity: The Two-Week Time Study
16:15 Discovering Inefficiencies and Planning Your First Hire
18:09 The Power of Awareness and Intentionality in Time Management
19:27 Facing Reality: The Importance of Budgeting Time and Resources
22:04 Embracing Change and Difficult Conversations for Personal Growth
25:58 The Courage to Step Into the Unknown: Personal and Professional Growth
29:11 Transitioning from STRs to Hotels: A Webinar Announcement
31:20 Designing a Life You Love: The Ultimate Goal

Connect with the Hosts
Michael Sjogren: Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Clubhouse | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Page | Linkedin
https://linktr.ee/mikesjogren
Emanuele Pani: Clubhouse | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin

Watch Mike's free masterclass training on www.strsecrets.com/masterclass
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In this episode, hosts Emanuele Pani and Mike Riley sit down with Brian Hatcher, and Kyle and Allie Fugatt, delve into the lucrative niche of short term rentals (STRs) and their journey in real estate investing without relying on traditional methods. They discuss the unique approach of rental arbitrage through short term rentals, highlighting the potential for outsized returns and the rapid income growth it offers. The conversation covers the operation of boutique hotels and micro-resorts, emphasizing the importance of community building, both locally through STR meetups and globally, across various locations including the US, Hawaii, Fiji, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. The episode also touches on the significance of mindset in overcoming challenges, the value of integrating family into the business for work-life balance, and the strategic benefits of creating a strong local network through meetups for knowledge sharing and industry collaboration.

Guests' Bio:
Kyle and Allie Fugatt are experienced entrepreneurs and investors with backgrounds in syndications, capital raising, short-term rentals, boutique hotels, consulting, and coaching. They are the owners of Cherokee Rose Homes, a property management company in Blue Ridge, Georgia, and The Mallard Hotel in Copperhill, TN. Brian Hatcher is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor & consultant with a diverse background in accounting, finance, and data & analytics. He is the founder of Elite Escapes, a short-term rental travel company that partners with resorts across the globe. Kyle, Allie, and Brian are all co-founders of The STRategic Investors, a short-term rental meetup company designed to educate current & future hosts as well as elevate the overall quality & standards of the short-term rental industry by offering operators a “meetup in a box” foundation to help them ensure a successful meetup from day one.

Connect with the Guests:
www.thestrategicinvestors.com

00:00 Unlocking Financial Freedom with Short Term Rentals
00:49 Meet the Hosts: Insights and Experiences
01:11 The Power of Mindset in Overcoming Challenges
01:48 Behind the Scenes: The First Three-Person Show
02:06 Expanding the Short Term Rental Community Through Meetups
04:36 The Journey of Launching a Boutique Hotel
08:02 Strategic Decisions in Hotel Management and Design
16:13 Exploring Resort Partnerships and Timeshare Opportunities
21:21 Exploring Global Property Management and Personal Adventures
22:16 The Evolution from Property Management to Developing Micro Resorts
24:33 Launching a Nationwide Meetup for Short-Term Rental Enthusiasts
25:11 The Strategic Investor Meetup: Building a Community and Sharing Knowledge
26:20 Meetup Requirements and Benefits: Fostering a Supportive Community
27:23 Expanding the Meetup Network and Future Plans
36:21 Cultivating Work-Life Balance and Integrating Family into Business
43:44 Final Thoughts and Encouragement for Joining the STR Community

Connect with the Hosts
Michael Sjogren: Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Clubhouse | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Page | Linkedin
https://linktr.ee/mikesjogren
Emanuele Pani: Clubhouse | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin

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In this episode of the Short Term Rental Secrets podcast features hosts Mike Sjogren and Emanuele Pani interviewing Blake Dailey, a former Air Force construction project manager turned real estate investor specializing in short-term rentals and boutique hotels. Blake shares his journey from starting with a VA house hack to owning a portfolio of boutique hotels, emphasizing the importance of learning from failures and not rushing the process. He provides detailed advice on estimating renovation costs, managing contractors, and ensuring successful projects through proper planning and budgeting. The hosts also discuss the upcoming boutique hotel conference aimed at educating investors about entering and succeeding in the boutique hotel space. Throughout the episode, the importance of maintaining a work-life balance and being intentional with time management as a business owner is highlighted.

00:00 Embracing Failure and Learning Lessons
00:22 Introduction to the Hosts and the World of Short Term Rentals
01:04 Personal Updates and the Power of Perspective
03:59 Special Guest Introduction: Blake's Journey from Air Force to Real Estate Mogul
07:48 Blake's Evolution in the Real Estate Industry
11:10 The Complexities and Learning Curves of Managing Hotels
16:52 The Importance of Teamwork and Skill Transfer in Real Estate
20:34 Unlocking the Secrets to Finding the Right Contractors
22:00 Navigating Contractor Licenses and Avoiding Costly Mistakes
23:32 The Critical Role of Working Capital in Construction Projects
27:02 Effective Contractor Management and Incentive Strategies
32:26 Mastering Rehab Budgets for Large Projects
36:24 Announcing a Boutique Hotel Conference: A Deep Dive
39:32 Finding Balance in Life and Business After Quitting Your Job

Blake Dailey's Bio:
Blake Dailey began his real estate investing career buying and renovating hurricane-damaged homes in Panama City, FL, and stumbled upon a high cash-flowing short-term rental strategy acquiring houses with ADUs. After surpassing his W2 income with his cash flow, Blake pivoted to commercial multifamily and syndicated his first large apartment deal – a 66-unit in NC. Combining his experience with raising money and doing commercial deals and BRRRRing STR properties, Blake jumped into commercial short-term rentals by converting run-down hotels/motels into renovated boutique hotels. Blake has owned five boutique hotels and a handful of short-term rental homes across California, Florida, and Utah, along with the 66-unit apartment complex. He buys, renovates, and operates boutique short-term rentals.

Connect with Blake:
https://www.instagram.com/blakejdailey https://www.youtube.com/@BlakeDailey

Connect with the Hosts
Michael Sjogren: Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Clubhouse | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Page | Linkedin
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Emanuele Pani: Clubhouse | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin

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In this episode, hosts Mike Reilly and Emanuele Pani sit down with, Samuel Mistretta. Samuel discusses the challenges of balancing work with family time and maintaining good health. He dives into the world of short term rentals from his experience, emphasizing on the need to surround oneself with good people and taking action to achieve success. Samuel also shares his journey creating his new business, GoSTR Marketing, a service solution that helps short term rental operators to reach out to their past clients. He provides some key tips and tactics about how one can manually handle marketing until they can afford a product like his. Following an in-depth circular discussion, the hosts conclude by encouraging listeners to reach out to Sam and explore what GoSTR Marketing has to offer.

00:00 Introduction and Personal Struggles
00:22 Meet the Hosts and the Concept of Short Term Rentals
00:59 Guest Introduction and Personal Health Routines
03:11 Life Updates and Introduction of Today's Topic
04:43 Introduction of Guest Sam Estreta and His Marketing Product
05:19 Sam's Journey from IT to Short Term Rentals
07:51 The Birth of GoSTR Marketing
08:59 The Impact of GoSTR Marketing and Its Features
15:01 Advice for Short Term Rental Operators
18:37 Expanding Your Business Portfolio
18:59 Effective Communication Strategies
20:02 Promoting Off-Season Bookings
21:00 Understanding Your Audience
21:53 The Importance of Affordability in Marketing
22:48 Future Goals and Scaling the Business
26:33 Balancing Business and Personal Life
33:39 The Power of Networking and Masterminds
37:19 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Samuel Mistretta's Bio:
Coming from an IT background, Samuel Mistretta left his W2 in 2022 to grow his STR portfolio throughout the Gulf South. He has since created Go STR Marketing to help fellow STR operators design their ideal lives easier by increasing their direct booking revenue so they can spend more time doing what they want when they want with who they want.

Connect with Samuel:
https://gostrmarketing.com/demo-booking
https://www.facebook.com/samuel.mistretta.1
https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-mistretta-0162b71b/


Connect with the Hosts
Michael Sjogren: Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Clubhouse | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Page | Linkedin
https://linktr.ee/mikesjogren
Emanuele Pani: Clubhouse | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin

Watch Mike's free masterclass training on www.strsecrets.com/masterclass
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