Buying an Airbnb in the Pocono Mountains

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Welcome to the Short Term Shop's specific market series! In each episode of the series we'll be doing a deep dive on a particular aspect of owning/renting an Airbnb. Each episode will be hosted by a variety of short term shoppers as well as short term shop agents.

Episodes

  1. Jan 28

    Market Target Update with Trysten

    Luke Carl sits down with Trysten to break down what actually makes a Pocono Mountains short-term rental succeed. They dive into how to pick the right sub-markets, why proximity to ski mountains and lakes matters more than most investors realize, and how design, amenities, and pricing discipline separate high-performing listings from underwhelming ones. The conversation also tackles today’s buyer-friendly market, common seller delusions left over from the COVID boom, and what realistic upside looks like at different budget levels. Connect with an agent: agents@theshorttermshop.com Connect with us: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ https://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 Chapters (00:00:02) - The Poconos: Where to Buy a Home in the Area(00:01:51) - Poconos County's STR friendly areas(00:05:23) - Is It Easy to Buy a Short Term Rentation Home?(00:09:55) - The Pocono Mountains Home for Sale(00:16:55) - Poconos Living: The Amenities(00:21:30) - Is This a Good Deal for You?(00:22:08) - Poconos Home for Sale, 33% Too High(00:26:35) - How to Negotiate a Home Sale(00:30:24) - Buyers: It's All About the Offer(00:33:46) - A Four-Bedroom Home in the Pocono Mountains for Under(00:38:26) - Turnkey Home Sales

    40 min

  2. Jan 1

    Building Your Buying Team in the Pocono Mountains (Financing, The Contract Process, Set Up)

    In this episode, Avery Carl and Trysten Hunt walk through how to build the right buying and operations team for a short-term rental in the Pocono Mountains. They break down why choosing a true short-term-rental–focused agent and lender is critical in a market with highly localized regulations, HOAs, and financing nuances. The conversation also covers common pitfalls during the contract and inspection process, emphasizing the importance of asking the right questions around septic systems, wells, access, and inspections. The episode wraps by outlining the key post-purchase team members—especially cleaners, handymen, and photographers—who ultimately determine the success of a Poconos STR. Connect with an agent: agents@theshorttermshop.com Connect with us: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ https://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 Chapters (00:00:00) - How To Find Your Buying Team(00:00:33) - The Secret to a Profitable Short Term Rentation(00:01:05) - How to Find a Real Estate Agent for Short Term Rentals(00:05:13) - Real Estate Tips for Short Term Rentals(00:11:20) - How To Underwrite a Short Term Rental Deal in the P(00:14:51) - Home Inspectors: Do You Need A Home Inspector?(00:17:54) - Do You Need a Separate Inspection For Septic?(00:23:37) - Three Pieces of the Poconos Real Estate Team(00:26:58) - Short Term Rentals: The Poconos

    28 min

  3. Jan 1

    Calendars and Pricing in the Pocono Mountains

    In this episode, Avery Carl, Trysten Hunt, and Joe Jaques break down calendar management and pricing strategy for short-term rentals in the Pocono Mountains. They discuss seasonality in the market, booking lead times, and how minimum night stays should shift based on demand, with summer and ski season driving longer stays and higher advance bookings. The conversation emphasizes active revenue management—reviewing pricing multiple times per week, monitoring pacing, and adjusting rates or discounts to trigger bookings and stay visible in platform algorithms. The episode closes with practical guidance for new investors on pricing brand-new listings, building early reviews, and balancing occupancy versus nightly rates to maximize long-term performance. Connect with an agent: agents@theshorttermshop.com Connect with us: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ https://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 Chapters (00:00:00) - Short Term Shop Poconos(00:00:58) - Short Term Rentals in the Poconos(00:01:33) - Poconos Holiday Inn: Seasonality(00:04:44) - Minimum Night Stays(00:06:49) - How Far Out Do You Open Up Your Calendar?(00:08:04) - When to Adjust Your Minimum Night Stay?(00:13:34) - How To Manage Revenue Management?(00:14:53) - The Poconos Short Term Rentals(00:20:22) - How to Price a New Home(00:23:44) - How to Wake Up the Airbnb Algorithm(00:27:42) - How to Manage Pricing & Revenue Management

    33 min

  4. Jan 1

    How to Manage in the Pocono Mountains

    In this episode, Avery is joined by Luke Carl, Trysten Hunt and property manager Stephen Bolt to break down exactly what it takes to successfully self-manage a short-term rental in the Pocono Mountains. The conversation covers Poconos-specific management realities like extreme winter weather and snow removal planning, seasonality tied to ski and summer demand, expense control through fixed-rate snow and utility contracts. They also share practical setup tips—from towel and linen inventory to flooring, deep cleans, and mini-split HVAC pitfalls—that can make or break guest experience and profitability. Connect with an agent: agents@theshorttermshop.com Connect with us: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ https://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 Chapters (00:00:03) - Short Term Rent: The Poconos(00:00:56) - Poconos Lodging Company Interview(00:01:59) - How to Manage a Short Term Rental in the Pocono(00:02:36) - What Is The Weather In Burlington?(00:04:18) - Winter and Summer seasonality at Ski Areas(00:06:22) - Winter Weather: How Do We Manage Snow?(00:12:42) - Winter Storms and Utility Bills: Fix Your Expenses(00:14:40) - What Are We Need To Know For Our Property?(00:15:14) - How To Store Linens & Towels For Guests!(00:19:21) - How to schedule a deep clean on a property(00:22:04) - Airbnb: The Tech Stack of Our Homes(00:25:59) - What Software Do We Need For Short Term Rentals?(00:32:59) - Short Term Renting in the Poconos(00:40:32) - The $15,000 Master bedroom(00:41:00) - No Central Air Conditioning(00:42:42) - Do Mini Split Units Work?(00:46:23) - 5 Tips Before Buying a Short Term Rentation Home in the(00:47:41) - The Perfect Vacation Rental Agent For The Poconos

    50 min

  5. Jan 1

    Numbers and Expenses in the Pocono Mountains

    In this episode, Avery Carl is joined by Trysten Hunt and Rachel Gniady of STR Insights to break down income trends and performance data for short-term rentals in the Pocono Mountains. Rachel explains why the Poconos operate as a large, drivable legacy vacation market with strong demand from nearby metro areas and purchase prices that remain below national averages. The conversation covers which communities and property types perform best, highlighting lake access, resort amenities, and the advantage of going either small (one- to two-bedroom) or large (four-plus bedrooms) rather than getting squeezed in the middle. The episode wraps with a data-backed outlook showing steady year-over-year growth in ADR, occupancy, and RevPAR, positioning the Poconos as a stable, growing market for investors. Connect with an agent: agents@theshorttermshop.com Connect with us: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ https://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 Chapters (00:00:02) - How to Invest in Short Term Rentals in the Pocono Mountains(00:01:32) - The Poconos(00:06:32) - Are there any higher incomes in the Poconos?(00:11:13) - Poconos vs. Smokies: Attracting Guests(00:14:15) - Poconos Real Estate: Bedroom Count(00:21:08) - Buying a Poconos Home With a Lakefront(00:22:32) - The Poconos Real Estate: Four Bed Homes(00:23:54) - Poconos Real Estate: Growth and stability(00:30:14) - Short Term Sales: How to Start Shopping

    31 min

  6. Jan 1

    Where and What to Buy in the Poconos

    In this episode of the series, Avery Carl is joined by STS agent Trysten Hunt for the show’s first deep dive into the Poconos market.. They break down what areas actually count as “the Poconos,” why it’s a strong year-round drive-to market for NYC, Philly, and New Jersey guests, and how performance varies between ski-centric and lake-centric submarkets. The conversation covers what to buy (price points, bedroom counts, cabins vs. traditional homes, and ski-adjacent condos), must-have amenities like hot tubs, and costly mistakes investors make by ignoring distance to attractions, township rules, HOA restrictions, and septic-driven occupancy limits. Connect with an agent: agents@theshorttermshop.com Connect with us: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ https://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 Chapters (00:00:00) - Short Term Shop Poconos(00:00:23) - Short Term Rentals in the Poconos(00:00:49) - The Poconos: How many New Yorkers visit the Pocon(00:02:41) - The Poconos: Year-Round Vacation(00:09:15) - Home Location in the Poconos(00:10:57) - Can You Buy a Home With a Lakefront?(00:12:44) - Short Term Rentals: Areas to Consider, Townships(00:16:07) - What Types of Homes Can You Rent in the Poconos?(00:17:49) - What Do You Have to Spend to Get Into the Poconos(00:19:29) - Do We Need All the Amenities in Our Homes?(00:21:26) - Living in the Poconos: Snow and Trails(00:25:40) - Should You Buy a Short-Term Rentation Property?(00:28:52) - Poconos Real Estate: The Biggest Mistake(00:30:42) - Poconos Real Estate: Buying a Home in the P(00:32:26) - Short Term Rentals in the Poconos

    33 min
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Welcome to the Short Term Shop's specific market series! In each episode of the series we'll be doing a deep dive on a particular aspect of owning/renting an Airbnb. Each episode will be hosted by a variety of short term shoppers as well as short term shop agents.

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