85 episodes

Welcome to Short Term Rental Management. The show about managing your short term rental from anywhere in the world. Tips in tricks to become a better host. With your host, Luke Carl, a real estate professional that began his career buying short term rentals in vacation markets in order to use the cash flow to purchase long-term rentals. Luke is the proud owner of the longest running “Airbnb” in the Smoky Mountains, and has hosted over 4000 stays in his career. He owns hundreds of units with no partners -including multi-family, single-family long terms, and of course, short term rentals.

Short Term Rental Management Luke Carl

    • Business
    • 4.9 • 262 Ratings

Welcome to Short Term Rental Management. The show about managing your short term rental from anywhere in the world. Tips in tricks to become a better host. With your host, Luke Carl, a real estate professional that began his career buying short term rentals in vacation markets in order to use the cash flow to purchase long-term rentals. Luke is the proud owner of the longest running “Airbnb” in the Smoky Mountains, and has hosted over 4000 stays in his career. He owns hundreds of units with no partners -including multi-family, single-family long terms, and of course, short term rentals.

    Google Vacation Rentals

    Google Vacation Rentals

    This week Luke and Chuck are discussing Google Vacation Rentals. What is it? How does it work? And most importantly, how can you leverage it to get more bookings for your short-term rental properties? Chuck explains that Google vacation rentals is not an OTA like Airbnb or Vrbo, but rather an index that directs potential guests to your direct booking website or proxy. They go over how integrating Google Vacation Rentals with your PMS can streamline the booking process as well as what the user experience is like from the guest side. 
     
     
    How to connect with Luke:
    The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/
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    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 Carl's Book, Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties
     - https://amzn.to/3Adg6PA

    • 21 min
    Stop Repairing Old Appliances

    Stop Repairing Old Appliances

    In this episode, Luke discusses how to handle broken appliances in vacation homes and rental properties. Luke emphasizes the importance of replacing malfunctioning items rather than constantly repairing them, and shares insights and stories gained from years of experience in the industry.
     
    How to connect with Luke:
    The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/
    Follow us on Instagram 
    Follow us 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 Carl's Book, Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties
     - https://amzn.to/3Adg6PA

    • 13 min
    Professional Self Management with Amelia

    Professional Self Management with Amelia

    • 34 min
    Facebook Ads for STR

    Facebook Ads for STR

    On this week's episode, Luke is discussing the potential of using Facebook marketing to boost bookings for short term rental properties. He emphasizes the simplicity of running Facebook ads and shares tips on how hosts can efficiently promote their listings. Throughout the episode, he shares his personal experiences and tips for getting the most out of your ad campaign. 
     
     
    How to connect with Luke:
    The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/
    Follow us on Instagram 
    Follow us 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 Carl's Book, Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties
     - https://amzn.to/3Adg6PA

    • 11 min
    Hostaway!

    Hostaway!

    This week Luke had pleasure of chatting with Marcus, a fellow metalhead and the CEO of Hostaway, a leading short-term rental management company. Marcus shared his recent experiences, including a recent trip to Costa Rica where he enrolled his kids in a local school, offering a unique perspective on living and working remotely. They also discussed the evolution of the vacation rental industry and Marcus provided insights into the unique business models in different countries. Marcus also touched on the challenges and opportunities in the property management software space, noting the consolidation trend and the importance of adapting to market changes.
     
    How to connect with Marcus:
    https://www.hostaway.com/
    Linkedin
     
    How to connect with Luke:
    The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/
    Follow us on Instagram 
    Follow us 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 Carl's Book, Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties
     - https://amzn.to/3Adg6PA

    • 1 hr 1 min
    Guests Learning a House

    Guests Learning a House

    In this episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke discusses the importance of understanding guests who are unfamiliar with a vacation home. He emphasizes the importance of having empathy for new guests, proactive management and using things like guidebooks to demonstrate clear communication. 
     
    How to connect with Luke:
    The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/
    Follow us on Instagram 
    Follow us 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 Carl's Book, Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties
     - https://amzn.to/3Adg6PA

    • 15 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
262 Ratings

262 Ratings

Jim Mlr ,

Invaluable Information

Luke cuts through all the nonsense! He gets right to the point on how, when and who to contact to resolve many issues when you self manage an STR in a vacation market.

HollyH702 ,

Thank you! Thank you!

Luke is amazing! He is anything but boring! 😁 He shares his wealth of knowledge in a simple and easy to understand way that truly makes a difference. He genuinely cares about helping others succeed. Thank you, Luke, for being such a positive and motivating influence!

Windy Valley Family Cabin ,

If You’re Not Listening You’re Losing

I’ve learned and continue to learn about STRs from Luke and Avery, and I wouldn’t be doing so well with my cabin if it weren’t for their knowledge!

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