No Vacancy The Podcast with Natalie Palmer

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! This week on No Vacancy The Podcast I chat with Sally from the @mesaverdemotel! She shares the incredible story of partnering with her best friend to buy, rehab, and operate a roadside motel, with NO prior experience. Sally breaks down how they divide their roles, payment structure, biggest lessons learned and mistakes made, and how their spouses are involved in the business as well. Thank you to my sponsors! Start using Turno today! Get 3 months of HostGPO for free! Connect: Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb Instagram Podcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on No Vacancy The Podcast I sit down with my friend Fede to get his take on processes and automations. Fede is an expert cohost with dozens of properties across multiple markets, and it only takes a quick conversation with him to instantly see how seriously this guy takes SYSTEMS! You’ll be taking tons of notes this episode on how to actually automate your hosting, so you can scale up fast, without losing your mind in the process. Connect with Fede @strguide 👉🏼 P.S. Want to really take your cohosting business to the next level? The Cohosting Crash Course is the ultimate resource for you! Thank you to my sponsors! Start using Turno today! Get 3 months of HostGPO for free! Connect: Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb Instagram Podcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode I get to chat with Carrie Drier of @roostnorthrentals. In an industry that’s constantly talking about how to scale faster, leverage all the financing loopholes, and that partnerships are the key to growth, Carrie’s journey of scaling to 9 properties with just her and her husband, is so refreshing! She breaks down exactly how they added on each unit, the timeframe it took to do it, and why she has no regrets about her “slow and steady wins the race approach”. Carrie shares how avoiding partnerships has given her complete control over each and every decision, and the freedom it gave her to do things her own way has been priceless. If you’ve been feeling the pressure to grow faster and scale in a way that doesn’t align with you, this is a must-listen! Follow Carrie on Instagram! Thank you to my sponsors! Start using Turno today! Get 3 months of HostGPO for free! Connect: Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb Instagram Podcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show we have Breanna Williams, who has niched herself down to be a cohost for midterm rentals. When I started chatting with Breanna, I was shocked that she's been able to build a business doing this. As a short-term rental host, I've always found midterm rentals to be the more passive option, and couldn't imagine a property owner needing a cohost to manage just one check in per month. Breanna, proves to us that there is major value in providing this service to property owners. If you've been wanting to dive into cohosting, this episode will open your eyes to one of the many ways you can niche your offering down and build the cohosting business you want to run. Want to learn more about cohosting? Download my FREE cohosting scripts here to learn how to overcome the 6 most common objections I hear from potential clients. Connect with Breanna @mumford_designs mumforddesigns.com Thank you to my sponsors! Start using Turno today! Get 3 months of HostGPO for free! Check out our partners at Hospitable, the highest-rated vacation rental software Connect: Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb Instagram Podcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode we get all the dirty details behind being a professional Airbnb cleaner from @simplecleanfit_whit. She also rapid fires off some of her best kept cleaning tips, and breaks down for us what's fair for owners to expect from the cleaner, and how to set expectations for a healthy relationship. If you're as obsessed with cleaning content on social media as I am, go give Whitney a follow for the most satisfying before and afters! Follow Whitney on Instagram! Thank you to my sponsors! Start using Turno today! Get 3 months of HostGPO for free! Check out our partners at Hospitable, the highest-rated vacation rental software Connect: Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb Instagram Podcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another Airbnb Advice Column bonus episode. Hope you enjoy! XOXO - Natalie 00:39 - Priscilla: How to decide if I should do midterm or short-term rentals? 03:39 - Genie: What lists do you trust when it comes to finding top markets to invest in? 07:48 - Melissa: We are about to put an offer on a duplex and have enough to cover the 20% down payment, but our lender said we can qualify for a 3.5% FHA down payment, since we’ll be living in one half. Would you do the 3.5 or 20? Pros and cons? 11:41 - Taylor: Cohosting - please help! I’ve been wanting to cohost for the longest time but have no experience. Why would anyone hire me? Start your cohosting business today with the Cohosting Crash Course! Code NOVACANCY gets you $500 off until 4/1 at midnight PST Thank you to my sponsors! Check out our partners at Hospitable, the highest-rated vacation rental software Connect: Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb Instagram Podcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! On this week's episode: John Bianchi, aka the Airbnb Data Guy, is here to share the metrics that define profitable investments according to AirDNA standards, how hosts can optimize their listings and prevent common pitfalls, analyzing markets and predicting the performance of a property, improving property performance through strategic adjustments in design and amenities, and so much more. AITAH for blocking off my calendar while grieving a family loss? Connect with John on Instagram @theairbnbdataguy Check out Techvestor! Thank you to my sponsors! Start using Turno today! Get 3 months of HostGPO for free! Check out our partners at Hospitable, the highest-rated vacation rental software Connect: Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb Instagram Podcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! On this week's episode: You may remember Patryk from episode 38 where he broke down the BRRRR strategy for us. Now, I had to have him back on No Vacancy because Patryk has become an expert in buying existing cohosting businesses. Instead of acquiring cohost clients one by one, which so many of us find ourselves doing, Patryk found a shortcut by buying portfolios of cohosted contracts! He's closing on his 3rd purchase, and has been able to onboard 50+ units from these 3 transactions. Even if you're not interested in buying a cohost business, Patryk shares some tips on how you can prepare your cohost business to be sold one day, and what buyers like him are looking for! AITAH for not wanting to be the "financial advisor" for this guest? Connect with Patryk @patryk_swietek Purchase Patryk's Brand New Book: The Wealthy Airbnb Superhost Thank you to my sponsors! Start using Turno today! Get 3 months of HostGPO for free! Check out our partners at Hospitable, the highest-rated vacation rental software Connect: Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb Instagram Podcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! On this week's episode: Dr. Rachel is one of my favorite hosts and investors that I personally look up to in this industry, and this episode will show you exactly why! She went from $500,000 in medical school debt, to now having a portfolio of 17 luxury listings. While that's impressive, my favorite thing about Dr. Rachel is that she preaches you only need 1-2 properties to change your life. In fact, she has 1 listing bringing in $21,000 per month with only a $2,500 mortgage on the property! AITAH for wanting a partial refund for not using all the beds in a property? Connect with Rachel: Website: https://www.shorttermgems.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/short.term.gems/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/shorttermgems LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-rachel-gainsbrugh Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theluxurystrdoctorshow Grab Rachel's free resources: THE “MUST HAVE” LIST TO BREAK INTO THE LUXURY SHORT-TERM RENTAL MARKET Level Up Your Listing Summit is just 5 days away! This is your absolute last chance to secure a seat, and make sure you don't have any FOMO for missing out! Thank you to my sponsors! Start using Turno today! Get 3 months of HostGPO for free! Check out our partners at Hospitable, the highest-rated vacation rental software Connect: Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb Instagram Podcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! On this week's episode: Meet Tamer and Matt from strIQ! I got to meet these guys in Nashville at STR Wealth Con, and after getting a live demo of their app, I was sold! Tatianna and I immediately started scheming on how we can get them to Level Up Your Listing Summit in time, because we knew how valuable their product would be to our audience. Check out this interview for the behind the scenes of what strIQ is, how it can help investors, and why you'll never go back to analyzing properties the same way again. And if you'll be joining us in Scottsdale next week, make a plan to visit their booth and catch a live demo! Start using strIQ today! Only a few tickets are left for Level Up Your Listing Summit, March 11-13th in Scottsdale AZ. Save your seat now before it's gone! Thank you to our sponsors: Start using Turno today! Get 3 months of HostGPO for free! Check out our partners at Hospitable, the highest-rated vacation rental software Connect: Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb Instagram Podcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! On this week's episode: In this episode, Kim Fitzpatrick from @launchedhost shares her exact workflow and schedule for how she gets any property launched in just 7 days! Get ready to take notes this episode, because you'll want to steal her exact process and timeline. AITAH for being entitled to a free influencer stay? Connect with Kim here. Level Up Your Listing Summit is just 11 days away! Reserve your spot now before we sell out! Thank you to my sponsors! Start using Turno today! Get 3 months of HostGPO for free! Check out our partners at Hospitable, the highest-rated vacation rental software Connect: Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb Instagram Podcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another Airbnb Advice Column bonus episode. Hope you enjoy! XOXO - Natalie 0:40 - Grace Why does Airbnb keep blocking people from booking my place? I call them and they say there is nothing they can do to override it 3:46 - Jill How important is it to have a guest book at my property? I’ve already had two instances of guests sending me pictures of penises drawn all over the pages, and we keep reminding our cleaners to check it after every stay but they never remember. 5:21 - Tia Any tips for getting out of an Airbnb algorithm rut? Our views have been dropping and dropping but we haven’t changed anything about our listing, so not sure what caused this 9:50 - Katie Please settle this debate for us. White vs colored sheets. My husband and I are in a heated debate over this. 12:33 - Yoni Our CPA has been telling us to hire our kids in the business and pay them a salary which is tax-deductible. He said the job we hire them for has to be “reasonable” in nature and in pay. My kids are only 4 and 6, any suggestions on what I could have them do? Only 18 days left until Level Up Your Listing Summit, March 11-13th in Scottsdale, AZ! Grab your tickets here before we sell out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! On this week's episode: In this episode, Tyann Marcink Hammond, Queen of Guest Experience for Touch Stay digital guidebooks and Founder of Branson Family Retreats and Missouri Haus vacation rentals talks about her journey into the property space and her work in improving guest experience along her career. Tyann goes into detail about her varied property portfolio, and her part in Touch Stay, delving into the upgrades and features the service brings to property management. The conversation also covers Tyann's effective communication model with guests and her approach to addressing services like cleanliness and transparency. Lastly, Tyann explains how hosting can appeal to guests’ five senses and love languages to enhance their stay, thus increasing the chance of positive reviews and longer booking times. AITAH for leaving tape on almost every inch in the property? Thank you to my sponsors! Turno - Complete a turnover and get a $150 Amazon gift card! HostGPO - Get 3 months of HostGPO for free! Hospitable - Get 25% off for 3 months! Connect with Tyann https://www.instagram.com/tyannmarcink https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyannmarcink https://tiktok.com/@tyannmarcink https://twitter.com/tyannmarcink https://tyannmarcink.com Touch Stay https://www.linkedin.com/company/touch-stay https://www.instagram.com/touchstaywelcome https://www.tiktok.com/@touchstay https://twitter.com/touchstay https://touchstay.com Branson Family Retreats https://www.instagram.com/bransonfamilyretreats https://tiktok.com/@bransonfamilyretreats https://bransonfamilyretreats.com Missouri Haus https://www.instagram.com/missourihaus https://tiktok.com/@missourihaus https://missourihaus.com Connect: Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb Instagram Podcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! Hurry, tonight at MIDNIGHT prices for Level Up Your Listing Summit go up! This is your last chance to save $200. On this week's episode: Madi shares her journey beginning with rental arbitrage in San Diego while working traditional jobs in San Francisco, to overcoming unexpected hurdles in a duplex property in Big Bear, California, and finally to moving and investing in upstate New York. Madi also delves into her new venture, the Short Term Rental Book Club, a subscription service delivering books to members' doorsteps, along with monthly discussions hosted by different experts in the field. AITAH: Whatever shit is coming out of your Airbnb-hole, can you just flush it down a toilet like a normal person? Connect with Madi: Join the STR Book Club Connect with Madi @skylerandmadi and @fortheloveofupstate Thank you to my sponsors! Start using Turno today! Get 3 months of HostGPO for free! Connect: Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb Instagram Podcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! Get ready to learn more from Emily at Level Up Your Listing Summit, March 11-13th in Scottsdale AZ! Code EMILY saves you 10% on tickets On this week's episode: Interview with Emily Lethgo about using social media platforms to increase bookings. Emily shares her experiences in property management and offers key tips on social media engagement, direct bookings, interacting with booking platforms, and creating an inviting online presence for potential guests. AITAH: How does this guest actually function in real life?! Connect with Emily: Emily is offering my listeners a special offer to join The Content Collective for only $7! Normally $47. You'll receive a full month of done-for-you social media prompts specifically designed for Short Term Rentals. This gives you a strategy to follow with trending audios and so much more! Use code NATALIE at checkout! https://www.hostwithemily.co/thecontentcollective https://www.instagram.com/emilylethgo/ https://www.hostwithemily.co https://www.tiktok.com/@emilylethgo Thank you to my sponsors! Start using Turno today! Get 3 months of HostGPO for free! Connect: Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb Instagram Podcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! On this week's episode: This week I interview Brent Phillips, the owner of Milk and Honey Ranch, an Airbnb property in Texas. As Brent shares his journey of establishing the ranch, he touches upon the challenges he faced including a major financial loss that led to a comprehensive revamp of the ranch's business strategy. Brent talks about his commitment to providing unique experiences for his guests and mentions plans to build 12 units on the ranch. However, these plans took a backseat when his wife was involved in a nearly fatal car accident. Showcasing immense resilience, Brent discusses how he remains hopeful and positive during these challenging situations. Connect with Brent: Follow Milk & Honey Ranch on Instagram Book a stay at Milk & Honey Ranch Support Brent and Daniela's GoFundMe Thank you to my sponsors: Start using Turno today! Get 3 months of HostGPO for free! Save $200 on your Level Up Your Listing Summit ticket ticket until Feb 14th! Connect: Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb Instagram Podcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Friday, and welcome back to another Airbnb Advice Column! 0:42 - Melinda: I’m confused on which insurance I need as a cohost? Should I get Proper insurance? Get Proper Insurance Try Steadily Landlord Insurance 3:57 - Cora: How to know how much my extra guest fee on Airbnb should be? 9:05 - Tammy: I’m so over AirCover. My last few experiences with them have been awful. Any tips on how to make the AirCover process more streamlined? Try out Waivo! 14:11 - Brooke: Just finished listening to your ADU episode from Wednesday, so good! Question for you, you’ve talked before about how you think it’s easier to host from afar. Are you nervous to have guests in your backyard? Save $200 on your Level Up Your Listing Summit ticket until 2/14! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! On this week's episode: Discussing ADUs and housing investments with @ryanohousing. Ryan shares his extensive knowledge on ADUs, including the challenges and benefits involved in building these structures. AITAH for not giving a refund to a guest that reached out three weeks later?! Grab Your Ticket For the SoCal ADU Tour on Sat Feb 10th (I'll be there!): https://socaladutours.ticketspice.com/socal-adu-tours?t=HowToADU  ADU Academy on Fri Feb 9th (discount code): https://www.aduspecialist.org/aduacademy Realm promo link (Ryan's affiliate): https://l.realmhome.com/how-to-adu Renofi promo link (Ryan's affiliate): http://loan.renofi.com/how-to-adu/ Connect with Ryan! youtube.com/c/howtoadu instagram.com/ryanohousing tiktok.com/@howtoadu facebook.com/groups/howtoadu Save $200 on your Level Up Your Listing Summit ticket ticket until Feb 14th! Start using Turno today! Get 3 months of HostGPO for free! Connect: Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb Instagram Podcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! On this week's episode: Stacey St. John, a successful real estate investor and property manager, shares her journey into short-term rental investment, her property management strategies, and her future plans to develop a resort. AITAH for not trusting my cleaner who bailed on me and lied to me?! Save $100 on the Virtual Summit before 1/19! Connect with Stacey St. John Save $300 on your Level Up Your Listing Summit ticket until January 14th! Start using Turno today! Get 3 months of HostGPO for free! Connect: Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb Instagram Podcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast! On this week's episode: Interview with Assaf Karmon, CEO of Turno, on how the Turno app improves the hosting experience by automating the cleaning process, inventory tracking, payments, and taxes, and how it also offers a marketplace for finding reliable cleaners. AITAH: Is this really who you want to be hooking up with? Thank you to Turno for supporting this show and gifting No Vacancy listeners with this generous offer! Complete 1 clean with Turno and get a $150 Amazon Gift Card– turno.com/novacancy Get 3 months of HostGPO for free! Purchase your Level Up Your Listing Summit ticket now to save $300 before prices go up on 1/14! Connect: Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb Instagram Podcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices