Short Term Rental Management
Episodes
How to Use AI with Your Short-Term Rental
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke Carl breaks down how he’s actively using AI tools like HostBuddy to automate guest me...
HostBuddy AI
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke Carl sits down with Sam and Jay, the founders of HostBuddy AI, to break down how their ...
Competition and Saturation in 2026
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke Carl discusses competition and the fear of “market saturation” in the short-term re...
Annie from HelloHost
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke Carl talks with Annie, co-founder of HelloHost, about how her early Airbnb hosting expe...
Airbnb Updates Age Minimums Policy
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke Carl breaks down a quiet but important policy change from Airbnb that now allows hosts ...
Poconos Rockstar Steven
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke is joined by Steven Bolt to talk through the realities of building a short term rental ...
Spring Break Guests
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke breaks down how hosts should think about spring break guests and why fear around partie...
2026 Tips and Tricks
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke Carl kicks off a 2026 tips and tricks session covering everything from finding real est...
Cleaning Out The Computer
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke is joined by Chuck for a rapid fire year end “clean out the computer” conversation ...
Nerf and End of Year Recap with Erica
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke is joined by Erica for an end of year recap focused on guest experience, pricing strate...
Are Smaller Houses Easier to Rent?
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke explains why smaller, more affordable short-term rental homes are often easier to keep bo...
Airbnb Cancellation Policy Update
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke breaks down Airbnb’s new “date-specific cancellation policies” rollout, which lets ...
Propert Manager Fired ME!
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke shares a candid and unfiltered story about getting fired by a long-term property manage...
Hostlahoma
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke is joined by Libby of Co Host Oklahoma to unpack what it really takes to scale a co-hos...
Managing 35 Unites with David
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke sits down with David to unpack his journey from a full-time engineering career to ownin...
STR With Left Brain vs Right Brain
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke explains how short-term rental success often depends on balancing two different mindset...
SOP Failures
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke breaks down two recent SOP failures—when a deadbolt and backup lockbox both failed—...
The Bookkeeping Show!
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke sits down with bookkeeper and real estate investor Ben Day of Lionshare Bookkeeping to de...
Always Assume User Error
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke digs into why you should always assume user error first when guests report that somethi...
The Word Yes
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke dives into “The Word Yes” and how a simple mindset shift can dramatically improve y...
Repeat Guests Are For Suckers
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke breaks down why he believes “repeat guests are for suckers” and why obsessing over ge...
Nobody Is Going To Do It As Good As You
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke reflects on why nobody will ever care for your property quite like you do. Through stor...
Disney Pod
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke Carl hosts a Disney-market roundtable to compare on-property vs. off-property stays, de...
3 Tips to Stop Being Broke
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke unpacks three key money habits that can make or break your financial future. From every...
What Happens When You Sell an Airbnb/VRBO?
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke explains what really happens when you sell an Airbnb or VRBO property. Drawing from his...
BPCON Recap
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke recaps BiggerPockets Conference 2025 in Las Vegas—highlighting his and Avery’s sold...
Guests with 8-10 Reviews are the Worst
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke explains why guests with eight to ten prior reviews often bring the most friction, whi...
A Booking Next Summer is a Mistake
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke shares why booking too far in advance (like next Summer) could be a costly mistake for ...
Month Math
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke breaks down his “Month Math” method—a no-nonsense approach to evaluating whether...
Rate Drop News and Listener Mail
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke breaks down recent jobs-report revisions, what they might mean for the Fed’s pending ra...
Disney Pod Preview and Tourism Update
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke shares a Disney/Universal trip debrief as a barometer for U.S. travel, noting lighter m...
Fall Fun Fest
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke breaks down his strategy for maximizing bookings through the end of the year. He stress...
Airbnb Fee Update
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Luke is coming to you with a bonus episode he is calling Short Term Shop News! Luke breaks down Airbnb’s move to a single 15.5% host-only ...
Tim Smoky Mountain Photographer
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke welcomes Tim Grillot back to the show—a real estate investor, car enthusiast, and now...
Give Them the Pickle
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke chats with Jeremy Udovich of Sheboygan Vacation Rentals, who’s building a thriving s...
STR Super Cleaners with Rubin
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke is joined by Rubin Horowitz, founder of STR Super Cleaners, a rapidly growing short-te...
Tipping Your AirBNB Cleaner?
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke is joined by Short Term Shop Plus coach Chuck Kramer to discuss whether it's appropria...
Real Estate is Not Cool Right Now
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke reflects from New Orleans on the changing tides in real estate investing and pays tribut...
The Well Went Dry
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke is joined by guests Jeff and Jenny, first-time short-term rental investors who share th...
I'm Selling One Of My Vacation Homes
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke Carl shares a personal milestone—he’s selling one of his vacation rental homes. He ...
Hospitable Updates
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke sits down with Miles from Hospitable for an in-depth discussion on the evolution and cu...
Things That Went Wrong This Week
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke takes listeners through a string of recent challenges he faced in the world of p...
8 Biggest Mistakes in STR
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke breaks down the eight biggest mistakes he sees short-term rental owners make. F...
Hot Tubs
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke interviews Ryan Ferguson, an electrician-turned-hot tub repair expert serving East Te...
It's Not a Slot Machine
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke emphasizes that buying a short-term rental is not a get-rich-quick scheme. He compares un...
STR Photographs with Mike Sutton
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke talks with photographer Mike Sutton about what makes great short-term rental photos, espe...
Think Bigger
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke urges listeners to stop sweating the small stuff and start thinking bigger when it come...
You're Losing Money Because Your Couch is the Wrong Color
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke emphasizes that poor bookings aren't due to superficial issues like couch color,...
Open Mic
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke responds candidly to some negative Facebook comments, defends his commitment to helping o...
Build a Dam with Your Money
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke emphasizes the importance of proactive involvement in both real estate and personal finan...
Cleaner Pod 2
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke Carl brings together four professional short-term rental cleaners from diverse markets—...
Cleaner Pod 1
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke hosts a dynamic panel of experienced short-term rental owners to explore the crucial role...
How Gideon Spencer Added $200K in Value with a $50 Valve
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke chats with tech professional turned real estate investor Gideon Spencer. Gideon shares hi...
Current Market Conditions Spring 2025
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke dives into the current real estate market conditions in spring 2025, highlighting a signi...
Renting an "AirBNB"
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke discusses the power of brand genericization, focusing on how Airbnb has become synonymous...
"I Don't Like My Landlord"
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke discusses the perception of landlords and the misconceptions surrounding property ownersh...
Are You Overcompensating?
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke explores whether short-term rental owners are overcompensating with excessive amenities l...
Property Management is Like Raising Kids
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke draws a humorous and insightful comparison between managing short-term rental properties ...
How to Find a "Deal"
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke dives into what makes a real estate deal and how to find one in today's market. He emph...
Go Day!
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Luke dives into the concept of "Go Day", the day that marks the beginning of the busy season for vacation rentals each year. He discu...
Best Time of Year to Buy an STR
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke focuses on the best times of year to buy and list a short term rental property. He discusses the...
New Book Day!
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of Short Term Rental Management, we celebrate the release of a new book, Smarter Short-Term Rentals, authored by the one and only...
Year One and Done
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Luke dives into the challenges that second year hosts and short term rental managers often face, particularly the risk of complacency. He n...
Rental History Finally Matters
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke dives into the topic of rental history and its relevance when purchasing a property for vacation...
Larry Rents Apartments and Stagecoaches
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Luke welcomed Larry Murray, a passionate short term rental investor and seasoned firefighter with over 40 years of experience. T...
Set Your Alarm Clock it's 2025!
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Luke dove into the importance of alarm clocks and how they can inspire us to achieve our goals in the new year. He shared a memorable story...
Serial Entrepreneur
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of Short Term Rental Management! This week's episode is a deep dive into the world of entrepreneurship, specifically ...
You Might Be a Property Manager
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode Luke discussed the common misconceptions that many newcomers have regarding the industry and the importance of understanding th...
Community Matters
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Luke shared the importance of community when it comes to owning short term rentals. He discussed the dynamics of living in a small to...
New Listing Boost
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode Luke shared his take on whether or not he thinks you really do get an algorithm boost when you launch a new listing. He shared ...
2024/2025 Winter Special
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode Luke, Avery and Tim went over some of the essential strategies for navigating the holiday season and preparing for 2025. They d...
Baselane Bank
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Luke is joined by Saad Dar from Baselane Bank. They discussed the unique features of Baselane, such as the ability to manage all financial ...
Worlds Largest, Smallest, Most reviewed, Weirdest, Most Expensive and Oldest Airbnbs
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is something a little bit different where Luke reviewed some special listings he found on Airbnb. He scanned through each listing,...
You're Not Special
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode Luke covers the illusion of uniqueness when it comes to renting out homes. He highlights that managing rental properties is not...
My House is Losing Money
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Luke dives into a common concern among new property owners: what to do when your short term rental isn't making money. He emph...
Blue Ridge & Broken Bow Airbnbs
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Luke is joined by short term shopper Jack Cronin who is based in NYC. Jack shared his journey into real estate, which began with his family...
The American People Have Leveled Up
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke reflects on the post-COVID economy and the financial challenges we currently face, dubbin...
What Does Financial Freedom Mean to You?
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke dives into the concept of financial freedom. He explores what financial freedom means, em...
It's Your Time To Shine
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Luke is highlighting what significant opportunities are available for new investors in the current real estate market. Luke r...
Your Guests are Stressed
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode serves as a heartfelt reminder to all short term rental hosts to empathize with their guests and understand the various stressors ...
Amanda Bax is Who You're Trying to Be
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode Amanda Bax shares her journey into real estate, starting from her experience trying to sell her home to navigating the renta...
Accept Pre-Approve Or Decline?
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Short Term Rental Management delves into the accept-decline system, particularly on Airbnb. He shares his recommendations for pre-app...
How We Grew to 10 Properties
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke is joined by Bobby and Nicole, a dynamic duo from Orlando who have ventured into the world of pr...
Kiyosaki Vs Cardone Vs Ramsey
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Luke is diving into the world of money management and exploring different philosophies from three financial gurus: Dave Ramsey, Grant Cardo...
Charlotte Pro PM with Caleb
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Short Term Rental Management podcast, Luke had the pleasure of chatting with Caleb Shore, a property manager from Charlotte, No...
Should My Cleaner Ask for Gratuity?
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of Short Term Rental Management! Today, Luke dives into a hot topic that often sparks debate in the STR community: should w...
Professional PM in Costa Rica
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode we are joined by Nick Halverson, a very fascinating guest who owns a property management company in Costa Rica! Nick recounts ...
I Got a Bad Review
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Luke is revisiting the topic of receiving bad reviews. The discussion revolves around the idea of whether hosts deserve negative fee...
Pivoting into a PM
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Luke is joined by Stephen Patasky, Founder and CEO of The Luxus Group. Stephen shares his journey that began 18 years ago when he and...
Real Estate Parenting: The Kids Come First
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Luke discusses the importance of parenting and prioritizing family while navigating the world of real estate investing and management. He sh...
Google Vacation Rentals
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Luke and Chuck are discussing Google Vacation Rentals. What is it? How does it work? And most importantly, how can you leverage it to get m...
Stop Repairing Old Appliances
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Luke discusses how to handle broken appliances in vacation homes and rental properties. Luke emphasizes the importance of replacing m...
Professional Self Management with Amelia
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke had the pleasure of interviewing Amelia McGee, a real estate investor based in Des Moines, Iowa....
Facebook Ads for STR
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Luke is discussing the potential of using Facebook marketing to boost bookings for short term rental properties. He emphasize...
Hostaway!
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Luke had pleasure of chatting with Marcus, a fellow metalhead and the CEO of Hostaway, a leading short-term rental management company. Marc...
Guests Learning a House
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke discusses the importance of understanding guests who are unfamiliar with a vacation home. He em...
Take the Money and Run
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 host...
Multi-Unit Parent-Child Airbnbs
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
AI and STRs
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How To Handle A Party At Your Airbnb
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 pa...