We sit down with Janel Gallucci to break down what it actually takes to build a top-performing short-term rental.
Janel shares how she went from her first STR purchase in 2019 to owning one of the most wishlisted Airbnbs in Mississippi, and why success in short-term rentals comes down to clarity, execution, and disciplined decision-making. The conversation dives into defining a strong buy box, underwriting deals correctly, choosing the right markets, and launching properties in a way that drives early momentum.

This episode is tactical and execution-focused, with practical insight on market research, guest avatars, pricing strategy, and property setup, without the fluff.If you’re serious about building profitable short-term rentals and creating Airbnbs that stand out in competitive markets, this episode delivers real strategy you can apply.

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We sit down with Scott Sage, founder of Home Base, who scaled a 170-unit property management company by mastering one of the most overlooked growth levers in the STR industry: acquisitions.

Scott breaks down his unconventional entry into property management, how he formalized his business after accidentally inheriting a portfolio in Indianapolis, and the exact acquisition strategies that helped him expand into multiple markets, including Louisville. He gets tactical on outreach, due diligence, operational integration, and the criteria he uses to judge whether a management company is worth buying.

You’ll also learn how Scott uses AirDNA for market intelligence, how he identifies “rockstar operators,” and what he would do if he had to start over from scratch today.

If you’re serious about scaling through M&A, systems, or operational excellence, this episode cuts through the fluff and gives you the blueprint.

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In this episode, Vinci Sevilla is back, and he reveals how he exploded his STR business to 150+ units using a “one-to-many” strategy almost nobody in the industry is talking about.

Vinci breaks down how he went from a single house hack in 2015 to managing campgrounds, resorts, and massive commercial hospitality assets all while building a tech-driven management machine that makes scaling look effortless.

He also shares the story behind Getaway House, his tech-powered real estate firm, and how he co-founded Invest Capital to take down large multifamily and assisted-living deals.

If you want to know how operators REALLY scale past 50… 100… even 150+ units, don’t miss this episode. Vinci holds nothing back.

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