79 episodes
Short Term Rental Management Luke Carl
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4.9 • 261 Ratings
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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.
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Take the Money and Run
On this week's episode, Luke is diving into the fundamental question: Do you even want to rent your house? He addresses some common concerns for hosts renting out their home and stresses the importances of not overcomplicating things with too many rules.
How to connect with Luke:
The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/
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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
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Multi-Unit Parent-Child Airbnbs
On this episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke and Chuck Kramer discuss the concept of parent-child listings in Airbnb and Vrbo. Chuck explains how to manage having two listings in one property to avoid double bookings and optimize rental opportunities. Whether it's offering different formats of the same property or renting out connected units separately or together, Chuck provides insights on how to make it work effectively.
How to connect with Luke:
The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/
Follow us on Instagram
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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
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AI and STRs
This week Luke is joined by Shahar Goldboim to discuss Boom, his AI software and the role that AI can play in managing STRs. Shahar emphasized how AI could reduce costs and improve operational efficiency in managing vacation rentals. They also discussed how using AI could improve overall guest experience.
How to connect with Shahar:
boomnow.com
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
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How To Handle A Party At Your Airbnb
This week Luke is joined by his good friend and seasoned property manager, Chuck Kramer, to share some real-world experiences and tips on managing parties at your Airbnb. Chuck shares a story about an incident at his beach property where a seemingly normal booking turned into a party with about 70 kids. Despite taking precautions like collecting IDs and being extra vigilant during spring break, the party still happened. Chuck explains what methods he used to monitor the situation and reveals what it took to clear the party out. They discuss the aftermath of the party and emphasize the importance of clear communication with your guests.
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 -
Mega Markets
In this episode, the discussion focuses on different types of markets in the vacation rental industry. Luke introduces the concept of a "megamarket" and humorously suggests calling it a "supermarket." The episode highlights the significance of niche markets and explored various market types, including metro markets, national vacation markets, regional vacation markets, and used the Smokey Mountains as a prime example of a megamarket.
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 -
Summer Stunner
This week Luke is bringing you the Summer Stunner with an all-star cast of characters, Avery, Tim, Chuck and Paige! They cover a range of topics essential for preparing for the bustling summer season and ensuring that are ready to provide exceptional experiences for each guest. This includes insights on current market trends, seasonal pricing strategies, updating properties and listings for the summer and more!
How to connect with Luke and Avery:
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
How to connect with Luke and Avery:
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
Customer Reviews
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.
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!
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!