Short Term Rental Management

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—and explains why that kind of catastrophic access breakdown is preventable...

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 demystify bookkeeping for short-term rental owners, from when you...

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 something is “broken,” using real-world examples like HVAC issues and TV/Roku...

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 your guest experience and reviews. Reflecting on the post-COVID era, Luke...

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 getting people back to the same property is usually a poor use of time. He...

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 stories from his own recent rehab project, he highlights the tension...

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, demystify Disney Vacation Club, and spotlight resort-style STR...

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 everyday choices to long-term planning, he highlights simple but powerful...

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 own recent sale, he walks through how Airbnb assigns a case manager to...

On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke recaps BiggerPockets Conference 2025 in Las Vegas—highlighting his and Avery’s sold-out STR bootcamp, a lively panel he participated in and why the city felt...

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, while new guests with no reviews are usually fine, and reminds hosts that...

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 hosts. He dives into how the market is shifting, what platforms are...

On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke breaks down his “Month Math” method—a no-nonsense approach to evaluating whether your nightly rates are realistic or simply driven by ego. He urges hosts to...

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 rate move, and how mortgage rates could wiggle in the short term even as...

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 morning crowds, busier afternoons, and a stark contrast in customer...

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 stresses the importance of having September and October at least 50% booked...

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 service fee starting October 27 and what it means for pricing, advising...

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 vacation rental photographer—who shares his journey from corporate life...

On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke chats with Jeremy Udovich of Sheboygan Vacation Rentals, who’s building a thriving short-term rental business in Wisconsin while still working full-time in...

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-term rental cleaning company operating in multiple U.S. markets. Rubin...

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 appropriate for Airbnb cleaners to request tips. Both Luke and Chuck come out in...

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 tribute to personal heroes Ozzy Osbourne and Hulk Hogan. He shares updates...

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 their journey of overcoming a major challenge: their well running dry...

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 opens with a humorous tale about replacing a toilet valve himself, then...

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 current state of property management software. They cover Hospitable’s...