Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast: Building Lifestyle & Financial Freedom With Short-Term Rentals

Shawn Moore
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Real Estate Expert, Shawn Moore, from Vodyssey.com, brings you the Vodyssey's Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast. Discover the best tips, tactics & strategies for growing and scaling your short-term vacation rental portfolio. Discover the difference between traditional short-term vacation rentals and true Lifestyle Assets. Learn from Shawn's 20 years of ups and downs in the Real Estate Investing game. Expert interviews on Acquisition, Legal, Finance, Management & more. All focused on building your Lifestyle Asset portfolio giving you Lifestyle & Financial Freedom starting today. Connect At https://www.vodyssey.com

  1. Episode 355 - Cartels, World Cup, and Revenue Up 600% - How Breaking News Directly Impacts Your Portfolio

    1D AGO

    Episode 355 - Cartels, World Cup, and Revenue Up 600% - How Breaking News Directly Impacts Your Portfolio

    WEBINAR LINK: https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89s Want to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here: https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7 FOLLOW US: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16XJMvMbVo/ https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoore https://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedom https://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmoore CONTACT US: support@vodyssey.com Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:06 Impact of Cartel Violence on Short-Term Rentals 00:10:03 FIFA World Cup and Its Implications for Rentals 00:19:52 Strategies for Maximizing Rental Opportunities 00:29:56 Conclusion and Key Takeaways SOURCES: El Mencho 1) https://www.thetraveler.org/cartel-violence-triggers-severe-travel-chaos-across-mexico/?utm_source=chatgpt.com 2) https://passportsandgrub.com/mexico-travel-warning-safety-and-is-it-safe/?utm_source=chatgpt.com 3) https://www.ainvest.com/news/el-mencho-death-liquidity-freeze-puerto-vallarta-tourism-flow-2602/?utm_source=chatgpt.com FIFA: 1) https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/airbnb-offers-750-pull-first-time-hosts-fifa-world-cup-cities-2026-02-18/?utm_source=chatgpt.com 2) https://www.airbnb.com/fifa 3) https://news.airbnb.com/airbnb-and-fifa-announce-major-multi-tournament-partnership/

    33 min
  2. Episode 354 - Investing In Short Term Rentals With NO MONEY - How Our Member Did It

    6D AGO

    Episode 354 - Investing In Short Term Rentals With NO MONEY - How Our Member Did It

    WEBINAR LINK: https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89s Want to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here: https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7 FOLLOW US: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16XJMvMbVo/ https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoore https://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedom https://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmoore CONTACT US: support@vodyssey.com PROPERTIES: 1) https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/51491507?source_impression_id=p3_1676588334_fH0E5iKEK4ZAv0OV 2) https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/618750601524539540?source_impression_id=p3_1675967498_YRBSXe6ONBFK2peV 3) https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/50002008?source_impression_id=p3_1675967275_HGsx3Btmh7lvJjCJ 4) https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/699999888857707150?source_impression_id=p3_1676588360_IDPidcUKVAtyIjOA

    42 min
  3. Episode 353 - Ai Is Taking Over - This Is How We Use It To Make More Money

    FEB 18

    Episode 353 - Ai Is Taking Over - This Is How We Use It To Make More Money

    WEBINAR LINK: https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89s Want to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here: https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7 FOLLOW US: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16XJMvMbVo/ https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoore https://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedom https://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmoore CONTACT US: support@vodyssey.com SOURCES: 1) https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/13/airbnb-plans-to-bake-in-ai-features-for-search-discovery-and-support/ 2) https://mashable.com/article/airbnb-testing-ai-powered-search-feature 3) https://nationaltoday.com/us/ma/boston/news/2026/02/14/airbnb-plans-to-integrate-ai-across-search-discovery-and-support/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:54 The Impact of AI on Property Management 00:05:48 Curating Unique Experiences for Guests 00:09:01 The Role of Property Managers in an AI World 00:11:50 Strategies for Property Managers 00:15:11 Pricing Strategies and AI Integration 00:18:06 The Future of Customer Experience with AI 00:21:08 Hypothetical Scenarios: Self-Management and Personal Touch

    37 min
  4. Episode 352 - Do You Need To Be Good At Hospitality To Succeed With STRs?

    FEB 13

    Episode 352 - Do You Need To Be Good At Hospitality To Succeed With STRs?

    WEBINAR LINK: https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89s Want to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here: https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7 PROPERTY: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1580750884841571778?viralityEntryPoint=1&s=76 FOLLOW US: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16XJMvMbVo/ https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoore https://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedom https://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmoore CONTACT US: support@vodyssey.com Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:09 Jesse's Journey into Hospitality and Real Estate 00:03:05 Transitioning to Short-Term Rentals 00:07:15 The Importance of Experience in Rentals 00:10:11 Finding the Right Property 00:12:06 Budgeting for Immersive Experiences 00:13:06 Navigating Challenges in Property Acquisition 00:19:38 Overview of the New Hampshire Market 00:20:57 Launching the Property 00:23:04 Creating a Unique Experience 00:25:05 Target Audience and Marketing Strategy 00:28:35 Design and Immersive Experience Plans 00:31:06 Community Engagement and Support 00:34:51 Lessons Learned and Future Plans

    40 min
  5. Episode 351 - STRs: Dying Asset or Hidden Goldmine? (DEBATE)

    FEB 11

    Episode 351 - STRs: Dying Asset or Hidden Goldmine? (DEBATE)

    WEBINAR LINK: https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89s Want to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here: https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7 FOLLOW US: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16XJMvMbVo/ https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoore https://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedom https://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmoore CONTACT US: support@vodyssey.com Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:44 Debating the Value of Short-Term Rentals 00:07:09 Housing Costs and Market Dynamics 00:09:00 Interest Rates and Investment Decisions 00:12:39 Risk vs. Reward in Real Estate 00:19:42 Saturation in the Market 00:25:40 Time Investment for Returns 00:30:59 Effort Required in Short-Term Rentals 00:35:50 Understanding Costs in Real Estate 00:41:59 The Impact of One Property 00:45:32 Choosing the Right Coach

    53 min
  6. Episode 350 - $75k In Revenue In 2 Weeks... Building A STR Empire!

    FEB 6

    Episode 350 - $75k In Revenue In 2 Weeks... Building A STR Empire!

    WEBINAR LINK: https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89s Want to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here: https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7 FOLLOW US: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16XJMvMbVo/ https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoore https://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedom https://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmoore CONTACT US: support@vodyssey.com TAMPA PROPERTIES: 1) https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1029557714426114517?source_impression_id=p3_1762789330_P3QMjh9hYFX9ZhRu&modal=PHOTO_TOUR_SCROLLABLE 2) https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1526024773485207902?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=0e41fa09-cd94-410d-811f-d43a680212df&source_impression_id=p3_1762876807_P31FPga1TjGtjiq6 3) https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1418406465427161515?source_impression_id=p3_1762876783_P3EGZFR_WSrbKitV 4) https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/991340629644230893?source_impression_id=p3_1762876779_P3A5t4Fw9dQrrpBg

    58 min
  7. Episode 349 - Multi-Property Millionaire: The Truth To Scaling Short Term Rentals

    FEB 4

    Episode 349 - Multi-Property Millionaire: The Truth To Scaling Short Term Rentals

    WEBINAR LINK: https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89s Want to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here: https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7 FOLLOW US: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16XJMvMbVo/ https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoore https://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedom https://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmoore CONTACT US: support@vodyssey.com Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:04:01 Navigating the Challenges of Scaling 00:10:09 Understanding the Risks and Rewards of Scaling 00:18:16 Maximizing Property Potential Before Scaling 00:24:44 The Role of Management in Scaling 00:26:18 Realistic Timelines for Property Acquisition 00:32:12 Strategizing Property Purchases 00:34:02 The Reality of Scaling Short-Term Rentals 00:44:04 Final Thoughts on Scaling and Success

    46 min
  8. Episode 348 - From Trapped in Corporate To Freedom With STRs

    JAN 30

    Episode 348 - From Trapped in Corporate To Freedom With STRs

    WEBINAR LINK: https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89s Want to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here: https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7 FOLLOW US: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16XJMvMbVo/ https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoore https://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedom https://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmoore CONTACT US: support@vodyssey.com KATHERINE'S PROPERTY: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1308042637927871289?viralityEntryPoint=1&s=76 Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:57 Katherine's Journey into Real Estate 00:06:01 Choosing the Right Market for Investment 00:12:02 The Importance of a Good Real Estate Agent 00:17:54 Navigating Property Features and Market Demands 00:19:39 Navigating Natural Disasters and Homeownership Challenges 00:22:03 Overcoming Initial Setbacks in Property Management 00:26:23 Building a Strong Team for Successful Management 00:30:35 Adapting to Market Changes and Guest Needs 00:32:58 Innovative Solutions for Unique Guest Experiences 00:36:32 Lessons Learned and Future Aspirations

    49 min
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Real Estate Expert, Shawn Moore, from Vodyssey.com, brings you the Vodyssey's Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast. Discover the best tips, tactics & strategies for growing and scaling your short-term vacation rental portfolio. Discover the difference between traditional short-term vacation rentals and true Lifestyle Assets. Learn from Shawn's 20 years of ups and downs in the Real Estate Investing game. Expert interviews on Acquisition, Legal, Finance, Management & more. All focused on building your Lifestyle Asset portfolio giving you Lifestyle & Financial Freedom starting today. Connect At https://www.vodyssey.com

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