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How Patrick Scaled His STR business to 40 Units in Colombia

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When you own an STR business, there will always be issues. Someone will lose their key, someone will clog the toilet, a piece of furniture will break,...

The Vision for Freewyld

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"The ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world are the ones who do," Steve Jobs Often in the busyness of working on our b...

Short-term Rental Investment Opportunities in Colombia

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

“Earn dollars, spend pesos, that’s a very attractive proposition these days,” Patrick SpanfelnerJust 4 hours away from Miami, Cali is the 3rd la...

How to Go from Host to Hospitality Brand

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re an Airbnb host with a small number of units, you may not think branding is all that important. But if you want to grow your STR busin...

How to Build Your STR Business Through Fundraising

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you dream of growing your short-term rental portfolio to tens or even hundreds of units? Yes, a successful host can invest their profits in bu...

We’re hiring Legends X Coaches!

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a problem solver who understands everything from products to systems and people to profit?Have you built a STR business with over 100 listings...

How to Leverage the Film Industry to Fill Your Airbnbs

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine seeing your short-term rental on the big screen! Production companies rent properties all over the world and pay a premium to film in those sp...

How to Run a Quarterly Off-Site for Your Business

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The number of day-to-day decisions you must make when running a business can be insurmountable. It's easy to let the creative team connection fall by ...

Charge Premium Rates by Hosting Bachelorette Parties

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Girls Just Want to Have Fun" and bachelorette weekends are an expanding short-term rental niche where you can charge premium rates and make bank.&nbs...

Top Medium Term Rental Strategies for Airbnb Hosts

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fueled by the increasing demand for rentals for digital nomads and the uptick in regulations by cities on short-term rentals, medium-term stays are no...

How to Hire, Train, and Retain the Perfect Short-term Rental Virtual Assistants

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every day for an STR entrepreneur is filled with numerous tasks, some of which consume the time you could spend growing your business using your uniqu...

$1740 in One Day on Peerspace???

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Right now, many property owners and managers are looking into ways to expand their bookings for the slow season ahead. So, how can we monetize ou...

Don’t Forget to Celebrate!

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do." — Steve Jobs Every single human has the same number o...

Uplevel the Experience for Your Guests with Minoan

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Even though 99% of retail happens on screens or shelves, those aren't where the real moments are. The real moments are in native settings."— Marc H...

Are We Buying a Hotel???

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The STR industry is changing. With more investors, bigger companies, and new laws cropping up daily investors (like us) are asking what the best way i...

How to Fill Your Calendar with Direct Bookings

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Online Travel Agencies (OTA) spend millions in marketing and advertising to drive online searches to their websites. A great thing for STR hosts....

Scaling Up Book Club Part I: People

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this influencer-fueled world, we are constantly told that we must hit certain milestones to be a 'real business.' But the truth is, out of the...

The Story Behind 500 Episodes of Get Paid For Your Pad

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"In the summer of 2014, we were in Vegas, trying to figure out how to sell more books, so we decided to start a podcast. We bought a mic and messaged ...

Takeaways from Legends X Class 4 Applications

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Airbnb industry is evolving, and, with it, so are the visions STR hosts hold for their businesses. Gone are the days of throwing up any listi...

Ep498 How to start your own cleaning franchise business

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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How to Create a Budget to Renovate Your Airbnb

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You want to drive more bookings for your Airbnb properties at a higher revenue. To do that, you know you need to create experiences that will connect ...

How to Build a Lifestyle Business Hosting Remotely

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wouldn't it be great to be able to operate your STR business from anywhere while you travel and explore the world?True freedom is being able to operat...

How to Create Accountability and Get Results

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Accountability is what drives results in your personal life, for your health goals, for your teams, and especially in your business.Accountability is ...

Leverage Long-Term Stays to Maximize Occupancy

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many companies are shifting their employees to working remotely, allowing many people the flexibility to live more of a nomadic lifestyle. This h...

2022 will be a Record Year for US Short-Term Rentals

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

2022 is going to be a record year for US short-term rentals.Or is it?On the one hand, the data tells us the STR industry is doing great, while we also...

How to Maximize ROI for Property Owners

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Competition is increasing in the property management market. More owners than ever are looking to find the best management company for their property ...

Legends X Class 4 Enrollment is OPEN

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Most STR hosts start the same way, by hosting their own home or renting out an extra bedroom.  But there are 5 stages in the hosting journey. &nb...

From Hectic Host to Legend in Less Than 1 Year

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do you grow from one rental cabin in the woods to becoming well on your way to being Colorado's premiere boutique portfolio of luxury vacation ren...

Define your guest avatar to attract more bookings

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Scaling the Ownership Model in a Secondary Market

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest challenges of the ownership model is scaling fast. It requires capital, partners, and contractors to keep things going. All si...

Free Workshop to Scale Your Airbnb Business

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every day through our various programs, Eric speaks with people worldwide running STR businesses, and he always asks them the same 3 questions. T...

How to Grow Your Airbnb Business Using Multiple Airbnb Accounts

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's helpful for property management companies to use multiple Airbnb accounts to simplify overseeing numerous properties. But what are the pros ...

Leverage Leadership and Culture to Scale Your Airbnb Business

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you're trying to build a business, you must lead other people. If you're not leading people, you just have a job.When starting out, entrepreneurs o...

Optimize Your Airbnb Prices with Beyond

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to maximize your Airbnb rental revenue without spending hours adjusting your prices? As Airbnb hosts, we want to set the best price f...

What we learned at the STR Legends Mastermind

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Best Practices for Working with Influencers to Market Your Airbnbs

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What if you could turn openings on your Airbnb calendar into free marketing? Jordan Kahana is the Cofounder of Stayamo, a platform that connects ...

Short-term Rental Startup Sonder Cuts Staff 20%

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Things are changing and evolving in the economy, and with rising rents and fluctuation in the real estate industry, it was bound to trickle down into ...

Stand out on Airbnb with Extremely Themed Units

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this economy, traveling millennials and more are flocking to destinations based on their desire to fill their social feeds with swoon-worthy pictur...

How to Accomplish More Through Effective Goal Setting

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all have BIG things we want to achieve in our personal lives and our businesses. But did you know that unless you get clear on what you really...

How to Operate Your Airbnb Business Like a Machine

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you thinking of hiring an operations manager to help scale your Airbnb business? Before you start interviewing candidates, it’s important t...

How You Can be Part of the Overnight Success Team

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

No matter the size, all business owners have the same challenges, just on a different scale. And hiring is one of the biggest challenges any lead...

How to Improve Your Listings’ Search Rank in Airbnb Categories (Part II)

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Airbnb Summer Release 2022 completely revamped the whole search function at Airbnb. Last week on the show, Kelvin Mah, the founder of Rankbreeze ...

How We Hired Our First Virtual Assistant for Freewyld

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We officially hired our first team member for our Freewyld brand!We’ve hired a Virtual Assistant (VA) named Mei who will help us start building our ...

How to Improve Your Listings’ Search Rank in Airbnb Categories

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Airbnb just released the biggest change to Airbnb categories in a decade. They completely changed the search on Airbnb, leaving everyone wonderin...

Freewyld Updates: Why We Partnered with a Management Company on Freewyld

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last September, when Eric and I started building Freewyld, our new short-term rental brand, we took over an existing Airbnb business—four cabins on ...

How to Sell Your Airbnb Business

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With larger property management companies looking to add to their portfolios, we're seeing more Airbnb entrepreneurs selling their businesses. Bu...

The biggest Airbnb update in a decade

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Eric and Jasper talk about the biggest Airbnb update in a decade, the 2022 summer release. What are the biggest changes, and what are ...

How to Rent out spaces for events on Peerspace

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you looking for another revenue stream for your short-term rental space? Does your property have unique features that would be great for a ph...

Tiny Homes Listener Q&As

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are tiny homes the solution for our Freewyld experience?The jury is still out!For those of you who may have missed our recent podcast, we are investig...

How to Buy Run-Down Motels and Convert Them into Airbnbs

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Francisco Arango is an old-school host with over 5000 5-star reviews on his combined Airbnb accounts. He reads and responds to all his feedback becaus...

STR Legends Mastermind Last Call for Applications

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are just a few spots left open in the STR Legends Mastermind!The STR space has changed and evolved in the past two years. We’ve gone from not ...

From Master Leasing 100+ Units to Owning Boutique Hotels with Rebecca Slivka

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How does a short-term rental entrepreneur grow from two to 100+ Airbnb units? And then leverage the cashflow from that business to buy a boutique hote...

Freewyld Updates: Investigating the Tiny Home Concept for the Freewyld Brand

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve run into some construction challenges that could delay our Freewyld project by up to two years.A massive boom of people moving out of the citi...

Leverage Airbnb’s to Create Positive Change in Our Communities

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We can all agree we need to conserve energy to save money as heating costs soar out of control.But how can we do that while also impacting the environ...

Do Rising Gas Prices Affect Airbnb Demand?

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gas prices are currently up 50% from last year, and it doesn’t look like they will level off anytime soon. After we faced off with the pandemic are ...

Top Interior Design Resources for Airbnbs

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the hardest things about establishing new short-term rental properties is deciding on the direction of the interior design. It’s often o...

Living Like a Short-Term Rental King in Paradise

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We talk a lot about growing short-term rental (STR) companies. But what happens when we grow our businesses quicker than we anticipate?Six years ago, ...

STR Legends Mastermind Doors Are Open

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We have big news! Our STR Legends Mastermind program is officially open for new members. We’re kicking off the program in May, followed by an i...

How to Create a World-Class Guest Experience on Airbnb

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do you take an Airbnb property from a stay to an experience?  The goal of any Airbnb is to understand your guest avatar so well that you...

The STR Legends Mastermind is Back!

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been part of a group of elite business owners connecting, learning, and helping each other solve problems all while having a good time?T...

Top Locations to Invest in Short-Term Rentals in the US

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Plenty of markets have emerged as large players since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. With the ability to work remotely, more people are expanding...

Industry Update - AirDNA, Placemakr, and Transparent Acquisitions

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the last episode of STR Conversations, Eric and I spoke about why we gave our team a budget to book a unique stay on Airbnb. Now we’re back to te...

How to Dominate Your Short-Term Rental Market

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The short-term rental (STR) industry is incredibly dynamic and always changing. If you are not constantly adapting as a business owner, you’ll get l...

Freewyld Updates & Learning Lessons

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last September, Eric and I started building Freewyld, our new short-term rental brand. And to start, we took over an existing Airbnb business—four c...

Email Marketing Tips for Airbnb Hosts to Drive Direct Bookings

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever wonder what is the most efficient way to market to your guests? We’ll give you the answer: it’s email. Email marketing can seem d...

Scale Your Hosting Business with the VOS System

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do you scale a short-term rental business? The answer seems obvious, right? You simply take on more and more listings.But adding listings willy-ni...

From 15 to 50 Airbnbs in One Year

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Trying to grow a short-term rental (STR) company in a pandemic might not seem ideal, but the truth is that the industry is blossoming. Believe it...

Legends X Class 3 Preview

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Build Your Hosting Business by Being the STR Expert in Your Market

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Starting your own short-term rental business is probably not going to be an overnight success. So how can you stay motivated to put time into relation...

Building Your STR Brand Through B2B Marketing

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Networking. Cold calling. Search engine optimization. There are a lot of ways to build your short-term rental business, but how can you succeed in B2B...

Q&A from the Training - More Listings, Higher Profits

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How should you plan for the growth of your short-term rental business? How do you keep your guest connections personal and successfully scale your bus...

The Hottest Places to Invest in Property for the Short-Term Rental Market in 2022

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The most important thing to consider when making a real estate investment is location. Location not only determines the daily revenue of your property...

Legends X Enrollment Is Open

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Completion rates for online courses are as little as 4%. The Legends X Short-Term Rental Accelerator has not only a 100% completion rate but also a 10...

Get Funding to Grow Your Airbnb Portfolio with Nectar

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Most Airbnb operators would love to buy our own properties. But it’s challenging to get a traditional mortgage for a short-term rental and very few ...

The Five Stages of Hosting

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The short-term rental industry has grown so much and so fast over such a short period of time. Now, more than ever, many people are trying to grow a s...

From Masterleasing to Managing Short-Term Rentals in Sarasota

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the beginning of 2020, Tia Castle had numerous masterleases but quickly found herself in quite the dilemma when she had no bookings due to the pand...

More Listings, Higher Profits

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

People tend to strictly focus on scalability but we have to work backwards and focus on the vision, the brand and feedback to continue to improve it. ...

Matt’s Journey from Hectic Host to Rising Star

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the summer of 2021, Matt Durian was the epitome of a Hectic Host, running around like a chicken with its head cut off to keep up with the demands o...

Why 2022 Is Going to Be a Huge Year for STRs

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Airbnb had a record-breaking Q3 in 2021. And based on current economic and cultural trends, we think the short-term rental industry is in for an even ...

How to Market to Military Families on Airbnb

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There is a surprisingly high demand for short-term rentals in and around military bases—and a lack of inventory.But can you build an Airbnb business...

Overnight Success and Freewyld Recap of 2021 and What’s Coming Up in 2022

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The partnership between Eric and I began three years ago when I suggested we start a short-term rental mastermind. Since then, we’ve built out ...

Airbnb Guest Communication Tips for 2022

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The pandemic initiated a boom in the staycation market, creating an influx of new Airbnb users and a demand for contactless check-ins. So, how do we c...

Recap of 2021 for the STR Industry

27 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

2021 has been a unique year for the short-term rental industry. David Jacoby is the Cofounder and President of Hostfully, an all-in-one property ...

Setting Up Your Airbnb Listing for Faster Profits

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do you set up a new Airbnb listing to earn a profit right away?Kelvin Mah is the Founder and CEO of Rankbreeze, the premiere Airbnb optimization t...

Legends X Takeaways and Learning Lessons

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

At the end of each session of Legends X, we ask our students for feedback around what aspects of the program were most beneficial. And the takeaways f...

Create Long-Term Wealth by Acquiring Airbnbs

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is the best way to create long-term wealth?As Airbnb hosts, we can leverage our expertise running a short-term rental business to acquire propert...

Recap of the 2nd Legends X Class

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is scaling your Airbnb business on your list of goals for 2022? Then the next session of our Legends X program may be right for you.On this episode of...

How to Attract Mid-Term Stays with Nestpick

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Now that remote work has become mainstream, more and more workers want to travel the world. To spend several months living and working in a location b...

How to Find New Airbnb Properties

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

So, you want to find new Airbnb properties to grow your short-term rental business. But you’re competing with big companies (with big marketing budg...

Taking Over an Old-School Vacation Rental Business in Rural Germany

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve talked at length in recent weeks about the opportunity to take over old-school vacation rental businesses and improve the guest experience.&nb...

Freewyld Updates—Wins and Challenges

26 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Just two months ago, Eric and I bought an existing vacation rental business in Idyllwild, California, with the intention of renovating the existing un...

How to Quit the Rat Race and Go All-In on Airbnb

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the aftermath of the pandemic, a growing number of corporate workers are thinking about leaving their jobs to make room for what’s most important...

How to Build Your Team to Scale Your Airbnb Business

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When Eric and I started building an Airbnb business together, our hiring process was arbitrary. We would recognize the fact that we needed help, reach...

How Craig TRIPLED the Revenue on His Airbnbs—with Craig Westaway

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Westaway took over the management of a luxury short-term rental property on July 1, 2020. And in one month, he made more than the previous opera...

The Airbnb Winter Release

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Short-term rental hosts asked... And this week, Airbnb delivered, announcing 50-plus upgrades to the platform in its 2021 Winter Release. So, wha...

Into the Weeds of the Operations of an Airbnb Business, Part II—with David Golshan

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you looking to scale your Airbnb hosting business? If so, you need to hire an operations manager sooner rather than later.David Golshan is the fou...

Tools and Systems That We Use to Streamline Our Hosting Business

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When Eric and I bought the existing Airbnb business at Strawberry Creek Village, the previous host didn’t use any technology tools at all.Running th...

Into the Weeds of the Operations of an Airbnb Business, Part I with—David Golshan

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you manage listings remotely, operations can be a challenge.With no supervision, how do you maintain quality control? How do you make sure that you...

How Eric Got Started with Airbnb

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Eric and I are focused on buying property and building a hospitality brand. We also run a Short term rental mastermind as well as the Legends X...

Affordable Technology for Small Airbnb Hosts—with Henry Bennett

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Short-term rental operators understand that technology helps automate certain aspects of our hosting business, saving time and streamlining our operat...