Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals
From 2 to 70: Declan McGonigal’s Blueprint for Vacation Rental Success
27 Nov 2024
Send us a message!In this week’s episode, we sit down with Declan McGonigal, the dynamic owner-operator of My Beach Vacation Rentals, based in North Myrtle Beach. Declan’s story is one of grit, growth, and ingenuity, as he shares how he went from managing just two properties to overseeing a thriving portfolio of 70 vacation rentals in just a few years.Declan opens up about the lessons he’s learned along the way, from the early challenges of starting his business to the strategies that helped him scale successfully. He shares how realtor referrals and local meetups powered his growth, the role of technology in streamlining operations, and the importance of building a strong team.Whether you’re a seasoned property manager or just starting out in the vacation rental industry, Declan’s journey offers invaluable insights and actionable advice.Key Topics Discussed:⚡ Transitioning from engineering to vacation rentals📢 Using realtor referrals to grow a portfolio🎯 Choosing and evolving a tech stack🙌 Building and managing a strong team💡 Benefits of community involvement with the Chamber of Commerce📊 Plans for scaling to 250 properties🎧 Insights from Declan’s podcast, STR UnlockedConnect with Declan:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/declan-mcgonigal/Website: https://mybeachrentals.com/Exclusive offers for Alex & Annie Listeners:- Get a FREE OwnerPoint Analyst with a demo ($1200 value). Enjoy 10% off OwnerPoint Pro or OwnerPoint Connect services, plus over 50% off additional markets and zip codes. Alex & Annie listeners also receive free Jini for Property Managers. Claim this offer here: https://www.ownerpoint.io/alex-and-annie- Mention "Alex & Annie" when you sign up with Boom to get 50% off your onboarding fee and 1 month FREE.Visit https://www.boomnow.com/ to claim this limited-time deal!#VacationRentals#PropertyManagement#BusinessGrowth
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