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How Core Values Impact Your STR Business

28 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What is the SOUL of your short-term rental (STR) business? What do you believe in? And how do you want to impact other’s lives? Whether you have one...

Finance Your STR Investment with Host Financial

21 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have dreams of investing in a short-term rental (STR) property but don’t know your financing options? Opportunities beyond the traditional ba...

How to Choose the Right Account Setup for STR Operators

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“2020 is going to be the year of the professional host, regardless if you’re running one unit or if you’re somebody that’s trying to hit a hun...

Takeaways from STR Legends Cartagena

31 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“2020 is going to be the year of the professional host, regardless if you’re running one unit or if you’re somebody that’s trying to hit a hun...

Branding for Short Term Rental Hosts

23 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Standing out in crowded STR markets can be difficult. With new rental properties cropping up in desirable locations every day, developing a brand for ...

What to Do When a Natural Disaster Hits Your STR Rental Business

17 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s never fun to think about worst case scenarios. But for Airbnb hosts, it’s important to have an idea of what you might do should the worst hap...

How to Invest & Crush It in Competitive STR Markets

10 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Airbnb Superhost Rebecca Cramer lives by the philosophy that it’s better to regret something that you’ve tried than to regret something that you d...

How to Create an Incredible First Impression as a Host Through Your Airbnb Listing

26 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the most important part of a short-term rental (STR) listing? Most hosts focus on the space itself, making it a point to have beautiful photo...

Simon Lehmann Shares His Predictions for the STR Industry in 2020 and Beyond

21 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Though home-sharing and hospitality is nothing new—we’ve been sharing our spaces since Prehistoric times—the industry has evolved a great deal i...

The Airbnb Way

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

More than 500 million people have stayed in an Airbnb since its inception in 2008. And a mind-boggling 350 people check into an Airbnb every minute. S...

The “Airbnb Mother-in-Law” Strategy Explained

05 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve probably heard of the mother-in-law apartment, a small suite on the same lot as a single-family home, where an in-law (or other family member...

How to Theme Your Space

01 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Between HomeAway and Airbnb, there are 3,155 cabins in Pigeon Forge, a popular Tennessee tourist destination near Dollywood. To book up, you have to S...

Investing in an STR Business in Mexico

21 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Wish you could create space in your life to explore new things? To spend more time on creative interests or pursue the hobbies you love? Shawn Laidlaw...

How to Create Unique Hospitality Experiences

14 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Does your Airbnb have the delight factor? The most successful short-term rental (STR) hosts surprise their guests with unique hospitality experiences....

How to Use Instagram to Promote Your Listing

08 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As the short-term rental (STR) space gets more and more competitive, hosts are looking to promote their listings beyond Airbnb. Joshua Hittinger lever...

STR Opportunities in Small Towns

31 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Think you need to operate in a major metropolitan area to run a successful short-term rental (STR) business? Think again! As STR hosts in larger citie...

The Million Dollar Host

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In under three years, Julie George went from listing her one-bedroom apartment on Airbnb to running a successful property management company that turn...

Lead Generation for STR Property Managers

17 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re an Airbnb entrepreneur looking to start or scale a property management business, you need leads! So, what is the best way to find property...

How to Rent Out Houseboats on Airbnb

10 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Creating a unique experience for your guests leads to five-star reviews and returning clients. And if you live near the water, you can take advantage ...

How a Microbiologist Created Financial Freedom Through Managing STR Units in Houston

03 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

“Honestly, it was a gamble … but I knew, if I put in the same amount of time that I did at my job, I knew I could make that much or even more thro...

Blueprint to Launch & Scale an STR Business

26 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What do top short-term rental (STR) operators from around the world have in common? This past summer, Eric Moeller and I hosted the STR Legends Live M...

The Short-Term Rental Ecosystem

19 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Vacation rentals have been around for a long time. But the advent of Airbnb put the industry on our radar in a new way, inspiring significant growth a...

How to Streamline Your Airbnb Guest Communications

13 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of short-term rental hosts underestimate the power of effective guest communication. How well you convey the information your guests need has a ...

Airbnb Hosting Fatigue Prevention & Remedies

06 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are you annoyed with your Airbnb guests or overwhelmed with the responsibility of managing your listing? If you’ve been a short-term rental host for...

How to Maintain Outstanding Hospitality While Scaling to 80+ Units

22 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

“I vowed to change the company’s vision … from putting roofs over people’s heads to creating memories and stirring emotions.”It is easy to b...

Guest Screening for Growing STR Managers

15 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you have a small number of Airbnb listings, screening guests (and rejecting the bad ones) is not a problem once you know what to look for. But what...

How to Keep the Bad Airbnb Guests Out by Screening Effectively

08 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve had a bad experience with a guest on Airbnb, chances are you did not screen that guest effectively. But if you know what to look out for a...

July Airbnb News Update

01 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Accommodations account for 40% of the global travel industry, bringing in a jaw-dropping $675B in 2018. And according to a recent report by Cleveland ...

How to Rent Your Car on Getaround

25 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for ways to supplement your STR income? Chances are, most of your Airbnb guests are renting a car locally to explore the area while they trave...

Grow Your Short-Term Rental Business with Smartbnb

18 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the biggest obstacle hosts and property managers face in growing a short-term rental business? For most, the frustration comes from the sheer...

Acquiring Properties Through Creative STR Strategies

11 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Traditional real estate investing requires saving for a down payment and securing a bank loan before you purchase an asset. And this process limits ho...

Takeaways from STR Legends Live

04 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

STR Legends Live hosted 25 top operators from all over the world. Attendees represented 10 countries on 5 continents, with a grand total of more than ...

How to Get Inspired to Create a Unique Airbnb

27 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jot down your top three travel experiences. What made your stay so special? If you are looking for inspiration to create a unique Airbnb, considering ...

How to Create a Social Impact with Your Airbnb

19 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

87% of consumers prefer to work with businesses that align with their values. So, how can we create a social impact as Airbnb hosts? How do we attract...

How to Collaborate with Local Artists & Creatives

12 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Artists and creatives need space to work their magic, and a unique Airbnb can offer the perfect backdrop for a photo or film shoot, a podcast recordin...

How to Manage Host Relationships

06 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most challenging aspects of growing a short-term rental property management business is managing host relationships. How do you decide whic...

How to Maximize Profit on Airbnb from Special Events

29 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We know that special events afford Airbnb hosts the opportunity to make extra money on the platform. But how do you decide how much to charge for your...

How Alma Bair Went From 1 to 50 Luxury Villas in Puerto Rico

22 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How do you go from managing a single vacation rental to 50? Alma Bair got her start renting out her family’s luxury villa in Puerto Rico. Before lon...

STR Legends Live Mastermind Retreat in Puerto Rico

15 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There are any number of forums and online groups for short-term rental hosts. But Airbnb operators who manage 25-plus listings don’t seem to have a ...

Case Study of an Airbnb in Cape Town

08 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Airbnb is a momentum game. The more bookings you get, the more users see your listing in search results. Build a solid reputation, and you become one ...

How Airbnb Personalization Affects Search Rankings

01 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today I chat with Kevin Mah, founder of Rankbreeze. Kevin is an Airbnb SEO specialist and he did a study to find out how Airbnb personalization a...

Airbnb News Update April

24 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I discuss news updates in short term rental land with Margot Schmorak, CEO of Hostfully. Items discussed: Skift Forum Europe: Airbn...

Hospitality Masterclass: 16 Tips to Create an Outstanding Guest Experience

17 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today I chat with John Oden, superhost with properties in Nashville and Florida. John hosts his properties with his wife Ellen under the brand Stay in...

Renting out a Primary Residence on Airbnb in Las Vegas

10 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today I chat with my good friend Jesse Krieger, who helped me publish Get Paid For Your Pad in 2014. Jesse has since grown his publishing business and...

Airbnb Taxes 2019 Explained

04 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's that time of the year again, the deadline for filing US taxes is April 15th. Reason enough to invite Miguel Centeno on the show to explain what A...

Tips & Tricks for Property Managers by GuestBook

27 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is Jeremy Mays, CMO and co-founder of GuestBook. He and his team have recently released an eBook called "108 Tips, Tricks, Ideas &a...

Airbnb News Update March

20 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Airbnb acquires Hotel Tonight Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Results and Updates on Jasper's Airbnb Investment in Colombia (Ep269)

15 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Detailed report on how this Airbnb in Cali is doing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Airbnb News Update February

01 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Illegal hotel business sued by NYC, Airbnb focusses on China & India Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CEO of Guest Ready explains how to manage 1000+ properties

20 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today I talk to Alexander Limpert, CEO and founder of GuestReady, one of the leading property management companies for short term rentals.Alexander us...

Outdoorsy: The Airbnb for RVs

30 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How to make money renting out RVs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Airbnb Plus Hosting in Melbourne

23 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today´s episode I talk with Blake, Airbnb host in Melbourne. He appeared on the podcast in October, when we talked about the Airbnb plus applicati...

Airbnb 2018 in Review and Look Ahead

16 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The year 2018 was a very interesting one for Airbnb. In today´s podcast episode I discuss the major events that took place within the world of Airbnb...

How to use Social Media to Market your Airbnb

26 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In the last podcast episode of this year I talk with Tarus and Yolanda, the owners of The Nelson Manor. This boutique luxury vacation rental is locate...

Update on my short term rental investments

20 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I have invested in three short term rental properties after I sold my apartment in Amsterdam in 2017. In today's podcast I provide an update on these ...

Running Three Luxury Vacation Rental Villas in Palm Springs (Ep261)

12 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The desire for more and exceptional accommodation is something that many tourists long for and expect when planning their next holiday. Luxury villas ...

Airbnb SEO - How to Rank Higher and Drive More Bookings

05 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to Airbnb, one of the most important things you can do is make sure your listing is properly optimized! It's not just about being able t...

Build Your Own Vacation Rental Website with Lodgify

28 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Interview with Lodgify co-founder Dennis Klet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Ward on Airbnb, Digital Nomading and Life Hacking

21 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

During my travels around the world I've met some really interesting people, and Matt Ward is one of them. Matt Ward is an angel investor, serial entre...

Airbnb to Hide Guest´s Profile Pictures before Booking

01 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Airbnb recently decided to make changes regarding the visibility of the profile pictures of their users. In the future, hosts won’t be able to see t...

How to Run an Airbnb Co-Hosting Business

25 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How Eric Moeller built his Airbnb empire out of San Diego Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What You Don't Know About Cleaning

17 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Airbnb Plus: Should you Apply?

10 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Airbnb Plus represents the creme de la creme of all Airbnb listings. It's a selection of the highest quality listings run by Airbnb's finest hosts, kn...

Smartlocks for Airbnb hosts with RemoteLock CEO Nolan Mondrow (Ep 253)

19 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast episode I speak with RemoteLock CEO Nolan Mondrow. For hosts managing multiple properties or locations abroad, RemoteLock offer...

How to Manage and Train Your Cleaners

12 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast episode I speak with Francisco Arango, long time Airbnb host and cleaning expert. Francisco started his Airbnb hosting career b...

Luggage Storage for Airbnb Guests with Knock Knock City

06 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Airbnb guests often want to check-in early or check-out late. If that's not possible, they often ask if they can at least store their luggage. Althoug...

Protect Your Airbnb from Parties with Noiseaware

29 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Every week it seems the news is flooded with stories about short-term rental guests using properties to host wild parties, unbeknownst to the property...

Advocating Friendly Short Term Rental Regulations with Megan McCrea (Ep249)

22 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Short-term rental regulation and legislation is a hot topic right now. Many major cities including New York City, Miami and San Diego - to name a few ...

How to Grow Your Airbnb Management Company (Ep248)

15 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Many people have considered becoming an entrepreneur, but the thought of starting their own small business can be a little scary, if not downright int...

How to Setup Eye-Catching Airbnbs on a Budget

08 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Airbnb has seen rapid growth in the last 10 years, and now boasts more than three million available properties in more than 65,000 cities around the w...

Investing in Airbnb in Ivory Coast

01 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As Airbnb continue to fight stricter regulations in many major cities across the globe, many would-be hosts are looking at new opportunities to invest...

How to Integrate Art in Your Airbnb

23 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As more and more Airbnb hosts join the hosting game, the short-term rental landscape is getting more competitive and standing out from the crowd is be...

Airbnb News Updates and Q&A

07 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I discuss recent Airbnb news updates with Nicole Prentice Williams, VP of Strategic Partnerships at Hostfully. We recorded this ...

Updates on Airbnb investments, Innhance.com and more

26 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s podcast episode I share a number of updates on the things that I’ve been working on during the last few months. Here’s an overview.&n...

How To Manage Over 100 Airbnb Listings With AirManaged.mp3

20 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast episode I chat with Daniel Parker, founder of AirManaged, a short term rental management company based in Edinburgh, Scotland....

Danish Man Loses $100,000 in Real Estate Scam in Colombia

30 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Listen and learn how Patrick, manager of FAR International Cali, got scammed out of $100,000 in a real estate deal in Cali, Colombia.Patrick’s story...

Ep240: How to Optimise your Airbnb Calendar

23 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Improve your revenue by using these calendar tricks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep239: Airbnb News Updates

17 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this news episode I chat with the one and only David Jacoby, president and co-founder of Hostfully. We discuss the topics related to Airbnb that ha...

Ep238: Airbnb Investment Opportunities in Puerto Rico

02 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is a special one in many ways, it’s the first episode of Get Paid For Your Pad that I recorded live with multiple guests, […] Ho...

Ep237: How to Minimise Your Airbnb Taxes with Miguel Centeno

09 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s that time of the year again, at least for US Airbnb hosts. The tax deadline in 2018 is April 17th. The good news is, if […] Hosted on Acast. ...

Ep236: Building a Real Estate and Property Management Business in Colombia with Rich Holman

02 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am talking with Rich Holman, the founder of First American Realty International, a real estate and property management company in Medellin, Co...

EP235: Time for Change

27 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for a change, I’ve been writing and talking about Airbnb since 2014. Back then there was very little information out there and I was […...

EP234: This Week in the World of Airbnb

16 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How has Airbnb changed since its inception 10 years ago? And how does the site impact cities like NYC? Hostfully’s Glenn Carter joins Jasper to disc...

EP233: This Week in the World of Airbnb

09 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Is there an Airbnb Airlines in our future? Jasper is joined by Nicole Prentice Williams of Hostfully to discuss the company’s ambition to become an ...

EP232: This Week in the World of Airbnb

03 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jasper and David discuss the big Airbnb updates that Brian Chesky revealed in a live event last week. The updates fall into five different [...

EP231: How to Expand Your Airbnb Portfolio with Rented.com

26 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s say you really enjoy renting your own property on Airbnb, and you’ve discovered that you’re quite good at it. It would be awesome to expan...

EP230: This Week in the World of Airbnb

23 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Beenest, boats and brothels: Airbnb news runs the gamut this week, from an opportunity for Superhosts interested in the blockchain to Airbnb’s crack...

EP229: How to Manage Multiple Airbnb Listings

19 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re thinking about taking your Airbnb business to the next level and evolving to manage multiple listings, there are a number of factors to co...

EP228: This Week in the World of Airbnb

16 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Airbnb headlines offer serious bank this week: From using your Airbnb income to refinance an existing mortgage to the company’s prosperous internal ...

EP227: Airbnb Tips from an Austin Superhost

12 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Would you rather teach your Airbnb guests how to use the coffee maker OR have a cup of coffee with them? Connecting with the travelers sharing […] H...

EP226: This Week in the World of Airbnb

09 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Love is in the air! And so is a little drama. With the approach of Valentine’s Day, there is news of a love story in the […] Hosted on Acast. See ...

EP225: Interior Design Tips for Airbnb Hosts

05 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As Airbnb gets more and more competitive, hosts need to stand out from the crowd. And having an attractive interior design with a few stand-out pieces...

EP224: This Week in the World of Airbnb

02 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Is Airbnb inching toward an IPO? All signs point to yes. In the news this week are stories of Airbnb naming its first independent board member […] H...

EP223: The Bee Token: Decentralized Home Sharing Network

29 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The whole point of the sharing economy is to facilitate peer-to-peer exchange. It’s otherwise known as a People’s Economy, meaning that the commun...

EP222: This Week in the World of Airbnb

26 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Abracadabra! Last week, thousands of San Francisco Airbnb listings performed a disappearing act. Hosts who failed to register with the city have been ...

EP221: Manage Your Airbnb Listings on Your Mobile Phone with Your Porter App

22 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Most people choose professional short-term rental hosting for the freedom—to work when and where you please, on your own terms. But that freedom is ...

EP220: This Week in the World of Airbnb

19 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Airbnb brand is all about inclusiveness, and its mission statement around ‘belonging anywhere’ gave CEO Brian Chesky the perfect opportunity t...

EP219: Cryptocribs, the Airbnb for Crypto Currency Users

15 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

No doubt you’ve heard of cryptocurrency, the digital currency that operates on the blockchain. As its popularity grows, the number of startups in th...

EP218: This Week in the World of Airbnb

12 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Getting an email from an outraged guest with multiple complaints can be jarring, especially if your previous guests have had nothing but good things t...

EP217: This Week in the World of Airbnb

05 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this first episode of Get Paid For Your Pad in 2018 Jasper chat with Glenn Carter about the latest news events in the world of […] Hosted on Acas...