Thanks For Visiting Airbnb Superhosts Annette Grant & Sarah Karakaian

Today’s expert guest is Jessie Lang, a buy-and-hold investor with over 70 (!) rentals in Columbus Ohio – most of which she’s acquired since 2021. She has used the BRRRR method to acquire her portfolio with little to none of her own money left in the deals. Now, she’s committed to teaching others how to do the same – and we get a great outline of it today.
Jessie walks us through the BRRRR Method, sharing the real-life math on an active project she’s working on right now to illustrate exactly how it works and why it’s been so successful for her. Of course, we also compare and contrast how this method applies to STRs, where it works and where you might need to tweak your approach.
We also go over her process for qualifying residents, because if you are even considering mid-term rentals (let alone long-term), you need to understand that you are no longer hosting guests. You are hosting residents, and specific laws kick into place that you might not be used to.
(00:01:44) #STRShareSunday: @lakearrowheadmanor 
(00:05:37) Jessie Lang’s Path to 70 Rentals
(00:10:42) BRRRR Method 101
(00:16:34) Success Tips & Common Beginner Mistakes
(00:27:18) BRRRR-bnb: Does it Work for STRs?
(00:29:34) Effective Resident Communication Practices 
(00:35:34) How to Qualify Potential Renters
(00:48:27) Jessie’s Long Term Plan for the Future
Resources:
Visit thanksforvisiting.com/workshop to watch our Hosting Business Mastery Method workshop!Airbnb Essentials Checklist: hostchecklist.comUnlocked Guide: Unlocked Guide#STRShareSunday: @lakearrowheadmanor 
Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.
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Breezeway | Go to breezeway.io/tfv to claim your free implementation when you start a Breezeway account.
Host Checklist | Grab our Airbnb Essentials Checklist and make stocking your Airbnb a breeze – we've got all your hosting needs covered!
Relay | Go to https://relayfi.com/?referralcode=ThanksForVisiting for your FREE business banking account.
Hostfully | Go to https://www.hostfully.com/influencers/thanks-for-visiting/ and use TFV100 to get $100 off your subscription.
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Welcome back to Success Unlocked, where our hosting business master membership coaches discuss operations, social media, unique builds, co-hosting strategies, and much more. This week’s episode is Systems Shakedown, hosted by Wendy Doris.
Wendy welcomes our very own Sarah Karakaian to go deep on what makes effective copy and photography in vacation rental listings. They share the latest wisdom on hero images, aspect ratios, collages, and so much more – before delving into the power of the pen, and how to write bookings-boosting description copy.
Wrapping up, they share their most important lessons learned from testing and tweaking their listings while singing the praises of constant experimentation, data-fueled insights, and keeping a sharp eye on the competition. 
(00:03:14) Quick Tips for Optimizing Photography
(00:18:29) Writing Effective Copy to Describe Your Listing
(00:25:26) Seeking Outside Opinions & Checking for Updates
(00:31:07) Tips for Testing & Experimentation
Resources:
Visit thanksforvisiting.com/workshop to watch our Hosting Business Mastery Method workshop!Airbnb Essentials Checklist: hostchecklist.comWebsite: mostess.hostInstagram: @mostess.host
Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.
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Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between.
Sarah asks:
I'm wondering about the extras that you do for guests, the stuff that really wows them. Is there a rule for how much money you spend on this? How do you decide when to do something special? How do you organize it? All of the things.
(00:01:38) How Do You Make Decisions About Wow-Factors?
(00:02:24) Collect Data & Know Your Numbers
(00:04:44) Reusable Amenity Ideas for That Special Moment
(00:05:22) Keep It All Organized With Asana
(00:06:41) Don’t Forget: A Forgot-Something Basket
Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah and Annette, submit your burning hosting questions at: hostinghotline.com.
Resources:
Visit thanksforvisiting.com/workshop to watch our Hosting Business Mastery Method workshop!Welcome Basket Essentials Checklist: hostchecklist.com
Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.
Mentioned in this episode:
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StayFi | Go to www.stayfi.com and enter TFV to get 50% off your first three months.
Quiz | Take our quiz to reveal your hosting personality style!

Don’t forget Fido for today’s special pet-themed episode of Thanks For Visiting as we unpack the immense power of the pet-friendly designation on Airbnb, recommended processes and platforms to smooth out your animal operations, and preview our brand new Pet-Friendly Essentials Checklist: breezeway.io/pet-checklist.
That’s right, we’ve created the most comprehensive pet checklist that we could so that you can download it and use it to set up your rental to be pet friendly. In this episode, we spotlight Breezeway as our partner in data collection on this project – sharing a few eye-opening figures on how welcoming pets into your properties can impact your bottom line.
We also touch on recommended cleaning supplies, offer up some ideas on homey pet-themed amenities, and do a deep dive on what your tech stack might look like when it’s all said and done. Make 2024 the year you check that box, invite furry family members into your homes, and watch as your booking and profitability metrics get a case of the zoomies. 
(01:29) #STRShareSunday: @cedarglengetaway
(04:45) Breezeway Shares the Data on Pet-Friendly Rentals 
(08:19) Preview to Pet-Friendly Essentials Checklist
(17:55) Recommended Cleaning Supplies & Communicating Pet Rules
Resources:
Pet-Friendly Essentials Checklist: breezeway.io/pet-checklistVisit thanksforvisiting.com/workshop to watch our Hosting Business Mastery Method workshop!Airbnb Essentials Checklist: hostchecklist.com#STRShareSunday: @cedarglengetaway
Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.
Mentioned in this episode:
Relay | Go to https://relayfi.com/?referralcode=ThanksForVisiting for your FREE business banking account.
Hostfully | Go to https://www.hostfully.com/influencers/thanks-for-visiting/ and use TFV100 to get $100 off your subscription.
Host Checklist | Grab our Airbnb Essentials Checklist and make stocking your Airbnb a breeze – we've got all your hosting needs covered!
Breezeway | Go to breezeway.io/tfv to claim your free implementation when you start a Breezeway account.
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Welcome back to Success Unlocked, where our hosting business master membership coaches discuss operations, social media, unique builds, co-hosting strategies, and so much more. This week’s episode is Vacation Ventures, hosted by Michael Hicks.
Micheal chats with his friend and business partner, Charlie Eich, a restaurant owner and hospitality guru out of Chattanooga, Tennessee. They met four years ago as Mike sat down to eat in one of six restaurants he’s owned over the years. 
In this episode, they chat about crossover qualities in what it takes to be successful in both the food service industry and the vacation rental industry – telling the legendary tale of Cheeburger Cheeburger, exchanging tips for top-shelf customer service and experience building, and looking ahead at their shared future in the pizza business. 
(00:02:29) Charlie Eich’s Background in Hospitality
(00:05:41) Goodbye, Cheeburger Cheeburger – Hello, River Drifters
(00:13:10) Becoming Unreasonably Hospitable 
(00:25:22) Importance of People Skills & Managing Personalities 
(00:40:39) Going the Extra Mile for Guests
Resources:
Visit thanksforvisiting.com/workshop to watch our Hosting Business Mastery Method workshop!Airbnb Essentials Checklist: hostchecklist.comInstagram: @river.driftersRiver Drifters: riverdrifterschatt.comRead: Unreasonable Hospitality by Will GuidaraInstagram: @findyourrepurposeTikTok: @findyourrepurposeInstagram: @wanderchattWebsite: wanderchatt.com
Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.
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Host Checklist | Grab our Airbnb Essentials Checklist and make stocking your Airbnb a breeze – we've got all your hosting needs covered!
Join us for our live, free, host masterclass and learn how to OWN your digital real estate!
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Quiz | Take our quiz to reveal your hosting personality style!

Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between.
Megan asks:
My question relates to goals for next year. I'm working with my business partner to begin setting goals for our rental property, but we've never really done that before. What advice do you have on where to start or what should we be looking at to begin?
(00:01:22) How Should I Formulate 2024 Goals for My SRT?
(00:01:56) Making Your Goals Meeting a Top Priority 
(00:02:35) Focus on P&L: Where Are You Winning?
(00:04:20) Balancing Big Dreams With Realism 
(00:06:09) How To Track Success Over Time
Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah and Annette, submit your burning hosting questions at: hostinghotline.com.
Resources:
Visit thanksforvisiting.com/workshop to watch our Hosting Business Mastery Method workshop!Airbnb Essentials Checklist: hostchecklist.com
Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.
Mentioned in this episode:
Join us for our live, free, host masterclass and learn how to OWN your digital real estate!
Sign up at hostmasterclass.com.
Quiz | Take our quiz to reveal your hosting personality style!
StayFi | Go to www.stayfi.com and enter TFV to get 50% off your first three months.