Episode 277 - What Amenities Boost ROI, Understanding Markets, Choose A Target Audience, and MORE!

GET YOUR LIVE EVENT TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vacation-rental-investing-masterclass-tickets-1384455887829?aff=oddtdtcreator Want to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here: https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7 In this episode of the Vacation Rental Revolution podcast, host Shawn Moore and guest Jake Shehee discuss the critical aspects of managing short-term rental properties. They delve into guest expectations, the importance of amenities, and how to create unique experiences for guests. The conversation covers the balance between providing essential amenities and enhancing the guest experience, the significance of understanding costs and liabilities, and the necessity of running the numbers to make informed investment decisions. FOLLOW US: https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoore https://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedom https://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmoore GET YOUR FREE BOOK & TRAINING HERE: https://vodyssey.com/ Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:11 Guest Expectations in Short-Term Rentals 00:05:57 Amenities: Essentials vs. Enhancements 00:09:10 Indoor Spaces: Game Rooms vs. Bedrooms 00:11:55 Outdoor Amenities: Pools, Hot Tubs, and More 00:21:02 Cost, Liability, and Maintenance of Amenities 00:27:02 Understanding the Numbers for Investment Decisions 00:31:08 Creating Unique Experiences vs. Overloading Amenities 00:35:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts