The Short Term Show
How Melissa & Chris Jones Turned a “Turnkey” Nightmare into a Thriving STR Portfolio
21 May 2025
On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Melissa and Chris Jones, a dynamic investor duo who share how a simple desire for a second home evolved into a thriving short-term rental business and boutique co-hosting company. They walk through their journey from renovating a “turnkey” townhome in Galveston to scaling up with high-performing properties in Broken Bow and Orange Beach. Along the way, they highlight their design strategies, how they stand out in saturated markets, and how word-of-mouth helped them grow a co-hosting portfolio of 25+ properties. Melissa and Chris also offer heartfelt advice for aspiring hosts and share the mindset shifts that helped them go from accidental investors to full-time entrepreneurs. How to connect with Melissa and Chris: https://bestvacationrentalsever.com How to connect with Avery: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ www.strquestions.com Follow Avery Carl on Instagram Follow Avery Carl 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’s books: Smarter Short Term Rentals - Buy it on Amazon Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties – Buy it on Amazon
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