Hassle Free RE

Welcome to the show! Join us for another episode of Short Term Rental Success LIVE! This week, hosts Will and Dave dive deep into the world of automation, covering messaging, marketing strategies, pricing, and beyond. Discover expert tips to optimize efficiency and lighten your workload.

Every week, we delve into strategies, topics, tips, and tricks aimed at boosting your success as a short-term rental operator.

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Short Term Rental Success LIVE: Navigating Short-Term Rental Insurance

Welcome to the show! Join us for another episode of Short Term Rental Success LIVE! This week, hosts Will and Dave are joined by the knowledgeable Susan Terhune, owner of one of New England's most successful insurance agencies under State Farm. With over three decades of experience and a specialization in serving short-term rental owners, Susan is the ultimate authority in navigating the complexities of insurance. As a hands-on expert, she not only talks the talk but walks the walk, managing two short-term rentals of her own. Tune in as we uncover essential insights into insuring your vacation rentals for ultimate peace of mind.

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Welcome to the show! This week, Will and Dave will be discussing the critical aspects of managing finances and budgeting within your short-term rental venture. These elements are essential pillars in ensuring the profitability of your properties.

Every week, we delve into strategies, topics, tips, and tricks aimed at boosting your success as a short-term rental operator.

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Short Term Rental Success LIVE | Your Essential Pre-Launch Checklist

Welcome to the show! This week, Will and Dave will be discussing the crucial steps for ensuring success with your new short-term rental listing. Drawing from Dave's wealth of experience with thousands of stays hosted, we'll be dissecting his personal checklist for launching a new STR.

Every week, we delve into strategies, topics, tips, and tricks aimed at boosting your success as a short-term rental operator.

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Short-Term Rental Success LIVE: Insights into the Current State of the Short-Term Rental Market

Welcome to the show! This week, Will and Dave will provide a comprehensive update on the state of the market. They'll delve into a recap of Q1, examining booking and market trends, while also offering insights into what lies ahead as we transition into spring and summer. Tune in for an informative discussion!

Every week, we delve into strategies, topics, tips, and tricks aimed at boosting your success as a short-term rental operator.

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Welcome to another episode of Hassle Free RE! This week we welcome Michael Zaplin to the show!  Michael is a healthcare professional who has built an impressive real estate portfolio over the last several years!  Michael is passionate about creating alternative streams of income through real estate.  He explains the importance of doing so and why income diversification can help avoid physician burnout. Tune in for a gripping episode!

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Welcome to another episode of Short-Term Rental Success! This week, we dive into the topic of "Handling Neighbors of your STR". In this discussion, we'll cover how to make friends with the locals and effectively add them to your team! When that proves to be impossible, we'll discuss how to manage that friction so everyone - guests and neighbors, stays happy! Accompanied by our guest, Kim Menapace. Beyond being Dave's significant other, Kim boasts an impressive resume as a best-selling author, real estate investor, co-founder of the 5 Star Co-Host, and a Principal Product Manager at a technology and data analytics firm. With a master's degree from Bentley University in Human Factors in Information Design, Kim brings invaluable expertise to our discussion on this topic.  #HospitalityJourney #VacationExperiences #InspiringStories #PodcastEpisode #HassleFreeRE #VacationHomeOwner #PropertyManagement #HospitalityMindset #LifeJourney #Hospitality #airbnbsuperhost #vrbopremierhost #strtips #airbnb #airbnbsuperhost @5starcohost @kimmenapace @

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Welcome to the show, Rashmi!!  Rashmi is a multi-business entrepreneur! Most recently, her focus has taken her into the hospitality space where she owns several short-term rentals and runs an extremely successful Short Term Rental property management business!  In addition, she has been making waves on social media as a STR influencer and educator in the space!  Tune in for this fantastic interview with Rashmi Baht!  #HospitalityJourney #VacationExperiences #InspiringStories #PodcastEpisode #HassleFreeRE #VacationHomeOwner #PropertyManagement #HospitalityMindset #LifeJourney #Hospitality #airbnbsuperhost #vrbopremierhost #strtips

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www.tailoredstays.co

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Welcome to the show Kim Menapace! Kim is the CEO of The 5-Star Co-Host and she has a deep background in Usability Experience and the psychology behind how and why products are used! Now, she brings that expertise to STRs and how to leverage this skillset to deliver an amazing guest experience!

Looking to learn more from Kim? You can reach out to her on instagram @kimmenapace or drop an inquiry on www.5strcohost.com

Welcome to the show, Skylar! Skyler is an absolute rockstar. The top lender in Maine, she is the founder of Maine Pointe Lending...but that's not all. Skyler has been an entreprenuer her entire life and she's leveraged that skillset and work ethic to not only lead the state in lending, but her and her husband have also launched a very successful wedding venue and operate their own Airbnb's!

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Welcome to the show, Tristan! Tristan is the Owner and CEO of Sojourn Properties LLC, a luxury vacation rental management company operating in and around Scottsdale Arizona! In this gripping interview, Tristan walks through his journey from tech to hospitality! Learn how Tristan leveraged his skills from his corporate job, to build the top ranked luxury STR management company in his market!

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Welcome to the show, Cody!! Cody is the head of operations at STR Accomodations. STR Accomodations is a well known co-hosting company operating in several states across the US. Learn how Cody stepped in and offered structure to an existing co-hosting business and implemented systems for continued growth. Not only that, his hospitable personality transcends both guests and owners, helping to create enjoyable vacation homes for everyone. Cody is a rockstar! You won't want to miss this fantastic interview!

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https://www.straccommodations.com/

Meet Lori and Trish! The founders of Remote Host Hub! Tune in to hear Lori and Trish's investing journeys and how they came together to build Remote Host Hub, where they help others learn how to operate their STR and get time freedom!

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https://www.remotehosthub.com/

For those who don't yet know him, Chris Petzy is the co-owner of Sea Coast Vacation Rentals. A vacation rental management company in New England. Chris has made a massive impact on the industry by constructing frameworks around pricing strategy, STR operations, and scaling your STR business. He's also a coach for the STR Secrets Mastermind, a husband, and a father.

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https://www.seacoastvacationrentals.co/

Get ready for an incredibly personal and transformational episode of our podcast as we welcome Damon to the show! Damon is not only a long-time friend but also a rock climbing buddy who has recently been a guiding light through some of the most intense conflicts that I’ve faced as an entrepreneur. As a transformational coach, Damon has helped me and countless others work through challenges that seemed insurmountable.

Entrepreneurs face conflicts from all angles - clients, competitors, family, and the ever-changing market. But with Damon's unique 6-month program, I was able to implement tools and practices that have transformed my life, both personally and professionally. With his guidance, I've been able to be more present for my loved ones, my business, and myself.

Join us as Damon shares his incredible 25-year journey in this space and offers invaluable insights on how to navigate conflict and achieve your goals. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to take their personal and professional growth to the next level. And if you're struggling with conflict in your life or business, be sure to reach out to Damon for a free exploratory call. Don't miss out on this opportunity to transform your life!

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Welcome to the show Brian!!!  We are so excited to have you!!  Brian has had quite the real estate journey!  Lets just say he’s had a hand in a few different real estate ventures, but ultimately, his path led him to the short term rental space where he now owns a luxury vacation rental company, servicing over 300 units and locations!  His company is called Elite Escapes.  Elite Escapes partners with luxury resorts, renting out their vacant units through Brian’s company, where he offers luxury vacation experiences to guests!  Think of it as luxury vacation rental arbitrage!

Not only that, but Brian is a best selling author, in Hospitable Host 2, he runs a free monthly meet up and mastermind, he manages over 300 units…AND he still holds a role in the corporate world, which he leverages to help cover more recent investments.

Brian is ambitious and his story is gripping.  We at Hassle Free RE are so excited to share it with you!!

Continue on in the show notes to find all the links from our show!

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www.eliteescapes.travel

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Welcome to the show Case!!  We are so excited to have you!!  Case’s is story is one of envisioning a goal, then quickly and  relentlessly taking action.  Case was actually a guest at one of our properties, Logan’s Lodge!  Through that experience, and support from friends and family, he was inspired to buy his own vacation rental!!  Case went through some back channels to connect with Kim and I, and from there, we supported his education, then took a front seat in watching him create, then attack his goals!!  Case has now closed on his first STR in Rhode Island and is gearing up to launch in the coming weeks!  Tune in for Case’s story!!

Let Case’s story be an inspiration for anyone looking to buy their first vacation rental!

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Welcome to the show Toni!!  We are so excited to have you!!  Toni is the #1 Kentucky STR realtor, specializing in the prestigious Bourbon Trail.  A famous area for Bourbon Enthusiasts and vacationers from around the world.  Toni is next level.  Not only does she specialize in helping clients find the perfect cashflowing STR, but she’s also an investor (owning 3 STRs of her own), a Co-host/manager, consultant, a #1 best selling author, and she’s extremely tied in with local governments, teaching them how to boost tourism in the community.

Toni’s story is amazing and she breaks down exactly how she got to where she is today in real estate.  We are so incredibly excited to share her story with all of our listeners!

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Welcome to the show Cale!!  We are so excited to have you!!  Cale is the “accidental, yet intentional” millionaire.  He’s also a Christian, a Real Estate Investor, Entrepreneur, husband, and father of 3.  Oh…and he’s also a #1 best selling author in Hospitable Host Volume 2!  

Cale’s story is amazing.  It's a story of perseverance and a willingness to go all in.  That level of intention allowed Cale to retire himself out of his job last year.  He holds a real estate portfolio worth over $6m and he’s also been on the world famous podcast, Bigger Pockets Rookie!  

Cale and I had the pleasure of spending time together in Nashville and it was an absolute blessing.  He’s the most calm and collected person I’ve had the pleasure of connecting with and I’m so excited to share his journey on the Hassle Free RE podcast!

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Welcome to the show, Andrew and Meghan!  Andrew and Meghan are the ultimate dynamic duo.  Being published authors, real estate investors, owners of 9 businesses, mentors, …and the list goes on.  They came from incredibly humble beginnings, but always believed in themselves, their relationship, and their mission.  They live life on their terms, and they inspire and mentor other couples on how to navigate the world of entrepreneurship together as a team.  Later this year, they will be holding a series of couples retreats, aimed at helping couples find success in their relationship and in business.  I encourage everyone to reach out to Andrew and Meghan to learn more!

Beyond all of those amazing feats, they are published authors in best selling books such as The Hospitable Host Volume 1, Reputation Driven, and several others to come.

Listeners, the content in this fantastic interview is for you, no matter where you are on your investing or real estate journey!  Have a listen and don’t hesitate to reach out to Andrew and Meghan!  They are a true inspiration!

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Welcome to the show Jeff!  We are so excited to have you!! Jeff is the co-founder and managing partner of The STR Law Guys!  Not only that, he’s also a STR investor.  So, what does Jeff do?  Well, among many other things, Jeff’s firm helps protect investors in the short term rental space - particularly from what we call a “crisis” event.  This legal interview is far from dry… we go deep into how to get protected, particularly if you have deep equity in your property(s).  We have been fortunate enough to have Jeff and his firm on our team as they’ve helped us navigate various circumstances in the investing and co-hosting world.

Listeners, the content in this fantastic interview is for you, no matter where you are on your investing or real estate journey!  Have a listen and don’t hesitate to reach out to Jeff and his team!

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https://www.strlawguys.com/

Welcome to the show E!  We are so excited to have you!!  E has been a mentor of ours in the short term rental space.  He’s the Co-Host of the popular STR secrets podcast, a real estate investor, broker, business owner (several businesses), a husband, and overall one of the most amazing humans we’ve ever met.  He’s deployed a “limitless” mindset and broken down barriers and walls that would stop most in their tracks.  Being an immigrant, nothing was handed to him and he had to work for every win and every opportunity.  Listen in to hear E’s amazing story of how real estate put him on a path of abundance and taught him critical business lessons which he’s been able to apply in his journey of achieving financial freedom for himself and his family.

We are so excited to share E’s story with all of you!  If you enjoyed the show, we’d love for you to give us a 5-star review!

Continue on in the show notes to find all the links from our show, along with the links to STR Secrets, a prominent mastermind and podcast, helping aspiring and experienced STR investors build their businesses.

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Welcome to the show Anson!  What an amazing episode this is.  Anson called in from his latest STR down in Crystal Beach Texas, where he’s preparing to launch his grandest project to date!  But let’s take a few steps back.  Anson’s real estate story began about 5 years ago when he and his wife began renting out their carriage house on Airbnb.  They loved providing guests with personalized touches and building connections with their guests.  After a few years, Anson jumped into real estate full time as a house flipper as he began to build up his STR portfolio through cohosting and acquisition.  He now primarily focuses on growing his STR portfolio and co-hosting, through his business, Tailored Stays.  What’s amazing about Anson’s story is his ability to harness mindset to blow through walls and challenges.  He’s part of the STR Secrets mastermind and the sky is truly the limit!

We are so excited to share Anson’s story with all of you!  If you enjoyed the show, we’d love for you to give us a 5-star review!

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https://tailoredstays.co/

Welcome to the show Natalie!  It was an absolute joy having you join us for the Hassle Free RE podcast interview.  Natalie, a STR social media influencer and educator in the STR space shares with us her journey going back to her first STR in 2017!  Natalie’s story is incredible.  She began in this industry by renting her parents vacation home out on Airbnb (with their permission of course!).  That decision changed the course of her, and her parents' life forever!  Since doing that, they now manage 9 properties and own another of their own!  Not only that, Natalie has quite the knack for sharing her journey on social media - where she’s built an extensive following and has wildly entertaining content!  Beyond that, she’s also the host of the famous podcast “No Vacancy”, she’s co-hosting an all women’s STR summit at the end of this month, AND she’s a mother and wife, juggling all the curve balls that life throws at you when you have little kiddos!

We are so excited to share Natalie’s story with all of you, and better yet, if you’re interested in attending her conference, you’ll get a special discount by following the link below!!

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Welcome to the show Stacey!  It was an absolute joy having you join us for the Hassle Free RE podcast interview.  In our discussion, Stacey shares how she first got into real estate investing - which was completely by accident!  We then follow that timeline over the years where Stacey and her husband tried their hand at doing flips, holding long term rentals, and eventually landed on short term rentals, which is Stacey’s top choice for investing.  What’s amazing about Stacey’s story is that many of the homes that she owns and manages are a plane flight away.  She worked tirelessly (and very early in the morning) to build out a self-sustaining business so when the time was right, she could walk away from her W2 and live life on her terms.

Stacey has now retired herself out of her job, she continues to invest, and she supports an ever growing community of STR investors and operators that are looking to follow in her footsteps!  Along with that, she recently held an amazing STR conference, she’s the host of the STR Sisterhood Podcast, she runs the Female Short Term Rental Investors facebook group and coaching group, and she’s the founder of The Short-Term Rental Society.  Lastly, Stacey is an author in the latest Hospitable Host book!  The sky truly is the limit for Stacey!

Stacey, thanks so much for taking the time to join us and share your story!

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Welcome to the show Will!! Will is one of the top real estate agents for Kellar Williams in the state of Maine.  Not only is he an agent, but he’s also a real estate investor!  And talk about GRIND!  In this amazing interview, Will shares with the audience his journey in real estate and the strategies that he’s deployed to become an authority in the real estate space.  He operates across the state of Maine, and he also has a keen eye for short term rentals, particularly in the Newry and Bethel markets.  For anyone that’s been following the trends of Sunday River, these areas have been exploding in value and rental income and Will is at the heart of it all.  Thank you for joining us on the show Will!  Be sure to reach out to Will if you’d like to learn more about the markets that he serves!

Will Van Wickler

Email:  wvanwickler@kw.com

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Welcome to the show Fouad! Fouad is a real estate investor, coach, mentor, (soon to be) published author, a #1 family man, and an all-around amazing human.  Fouad’s STR investing journey because about 14 months ago, when he bought a short term rental in Huntington Beach.  From that purchase, Fouad invested heavily in education and masterminds so he could put himself in rooms with the right people that would inspire and encourage him to chase his dream in real estate.  Fast forward, Fouad owns 6 STRs, he is on the path to continue purchasing more, he’s begun a mentorship program, and he gets to live his life EXACTLY the way he wants to.  We’re so excited to share Fouad’s journey with all of you!

Fouad Bazzi

Cell: 248-824-0922

Email: fouad@crescentretreats.com

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Kicking off the new year with a BANG!  Patryk Swietek, Founder of STR Nation puts on an absolute clinic on mindset.  He breaks down the barriers and challenges one faces when jumping into STR investing and offers suggestions on how to overcoming limiting beliefs that might hold you back from achieving your financial goals.  He is a STR investor, Co-Host, Coach, and Entreprenuer.  Having him on the show was a delight and we can't wait for our listeners to learn from Patryk in this fantastic episode!

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A HUGE thank you to Kenny Bedwell for joining us on the STR Insights podcast.  Kenny is the President and founder of STRinsights, a ground breaking tool, helping STR Investors find their next needle in a haystack investment, and helping REALTORS and Co-Hosts leverage the data to close deals.  Kenny himself is a STR real estate investor and he created the tool to help himself find his next investment.  As others saw deep value in the product, he decided to open it up to the public, where it has become a staple for many real estate professionals.

Learn how Kenny started his company, and key in on how Dave has used STRinsights to help his clients buy short term rentals and how he's used it to help owners that he and Kim co-host for!

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What an amazing story shared by Alex Sabio.  Alex lives in Southern California and worked on the front lines battling Covid and helping patients as a Respiratory Therapist and has been in the real estate game for a while now.  As a child, he first learned about real estate while watching his family members operate a motel on the Las Vegas strip.  He then went on to investing in long term rentals (LTRs) in the early 2000's while also launching his career in healthcare as a respiratory therapist.  Unfortunately, with the crash in 2008, Alex learned the more unforgiving side of real estate and had to real back his portfolio.

Over the next several years, Alex continued to progress in his carrer as a respiratory therapist.  He and his wife (whose also a respiratory therapist) focused on their family and grew from a family of 2 to a family of 6, welcoming 4 wonderful children.  By 2015 or so, they were ready to take another swing at real estate!

Their CPA was actually the one that advised them to consider short term rentals for the tax benefits.  Taking their CPA up on his advice, they purchased a cabin in the Great Smokey Mountains of Tennessee.  This turned into a wildly successful investment.  In Alex's words "it was an ATM machine".  Alex and his wife have since continued to buy short term rentals, which allowed his wife to walk away from her carreer in healthcare to spend more time with family and on the business.

These days, Alex continues to work as a respiratory therapist and runs an online community supporting other healthcare professionals who want to get into real estate investing.  He's incredibly passionate about helping others recognize their own financial freedom through real estate investing and he continues to give as much as he can to the community!

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We are so excited to have the famous Julie George on our show!  Julie joins us from Australia!  Julie is as entreprenuerial as they come.  Relating to real estate, she's been a broker, she built and sold a multimillion dollar short term rental hosting business, she's a published author, a public speaker, a coach, and a mentor....Wow!  Julie walked us through the progression of her career and shared how she balanced everything between her professional and personal life.  What we love about Julie is how she attacks opportunity when she sees a need in any industry.  This really shined when she launched her STR hosting company, "Host My Home".  In her best selling book, "The Million Dollar Host", she walks through her early days in the industry, and folds the layers back on how she scaled her business to manage over 130 homes, bringing in millions of dollars of revenue, all while creating an enthusiastic and supportive company culture.

These days, Julie continues to author books on various aspects of the hospitality business.  She travels the world presenting at seminars, teaching others how to accomplish what she has, and she's also a coach and mentor in the short term rental space....AND, you may be seeing her on Netflix soon as the pilot for Hospitable Hosts will launch in the coming months!!!

She is one of the friendliest and most charistmatic individuals that we've ever spent time with, and she's an absolute blast to be around!

We are so excited to share this amazing story with all of you!  Meet Adrienne and Harley Green!  They started their real estate investing journey with a simple "house hack".  Really, they bought a home in Virginia and eventually decided to finish out the basement and rent it out.  That choice helped set them on a path that changed their lives forever....they then began buying condo's in their local market.  Eventually, they were able to sell those, making a sizable profit and moved to Chattanooga, TN where they continued to invest by using the BRRRR method.  While they conitnued to scale their portfolio, Adrienne started a very successful, investor focused real estate sales team, helping investors from around the country buy investment properties in Chattanooga!  This is actually how Dave and Adrienne met!

While their agent team and investment portfolio continued to prosper, they began buying short term rentals in Myrtle Beach, and they now own 3!  Add to that a RV park just outside of Chattanooga....all while building a wonderful family of 3 amazing kids.

Outside of real estate investing, Harley started a company called Workergenix.  Workergenix offers administrative support to small and large businesses, allowing owners to focuse on growing their businesses, rather than getting caught in the smaller operational tasks.

This power house shared loads of insights and they were an absolute pleasure to interview.  They are incredibly relatable and the nicest couple you will meet!  Be sure to reach out to them to learn how they can help you achieve your real estate goals!

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