Blake and Jeremy went from managing shared co-living spaces to running 80 short-term rental properties.

In this episode, they share the systems, deals, and mindset that made it possible.

• How they pivoted from co-living to STRs

• The growth path from a handful of units to 80

• Systems they rely on to keep operations tight

• The partnerships that accelerated their scale

• Lessons learned about market selection and timing

00:04:31 - Learning from a high-functioning real estate company

00:05:52 - Landing a management gig through direct outreach

00:08:04 - Managing a growing number of people

00:10:15 - Staying focused while running STR operations

00:14:42 - Biggest drags on a short-term rental business

00:16:05 - What each founder values most in the business

00:18:59 - Identifying problems and fixing them

00:20:48 - Preventing issues from stacking up

00:23:39 - Taking responsibility for team mistakes

00:26:57 - Boutique hotel as a pivotal business asset

00:28:39 - Balancing investment strategy with STR management

00:34:36 - Staying at your own properties to evaluate quality

00:37:18 - Challenges get easier with experience

Guest Bio:

Blake Anthony Carter and Jeremy Courtney have both been operating in real estate and property management for over a decade. They initially got started in the co-living space, which led them to short-term rentals. They eventually sold our co-living business and with all-in on short-term rentals. Blake and Jeremy started a Facebook group and a meet-up group that allowed them to become known as the go-to guys for STRs in Austin. Their company is called Cribs. Blake and Jeremy now own a boutique hotel and three SF doors. They manage over 80 listings and have a real estate sales/consultant team.

Guest Link:

https://www.instagram.com/blake.anthony.carter

https://www.instagram.com/thejeremycourtney

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Being the #1 property manager in the U.S. isn’t all glamour—it’s grind.

In this episode, we dive into what it takes to scale, the operational demands behind success, and how to grow without sacrificing your life.

• How the top U.S. property manager was built since 2021

• The workload reality behind rapid STR growth

• Why work-life balance is elusive in property management

• How to keep guest satisfaction high while scaling

• Lessons on building a sustainable management model

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00:00:43 - Guest Introduction: Jamie Lane on the Report

00:04:58 - Operational Quality: Maintaining Cleaning at Scale

00:05:53 - Local PM Groups vs. National Lists

00:08:26 - Threshold: ~20 Listings Per Market To Appear

00:10:28 - Work Ethic Analogy (Kobe at 3:00am)

00:12:56 - Hiring/Team/Tech Stack

00:15:28 - Value Score Signal vs. Outcome

00:16:37 - Seasonality or Demand Shifts

00:19:48 - Methodology: Econometric Models to Isolate Drivers

00:22:04 - Pricing Tactics to Drive Occupancy

00:24:40 - Market Share / Portfolio Size

00:25:12 - Policy Analysis: Cleaning Fees Across Managers

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Most STR owners get stuck putting out fires instead of building the business they actually want.

In this episode, we break down the systems, hiring moves, and mindset shifts that free you from the day-to-day grind—so you can grow faster.

• Why you always need that next big goal

• The real reason we become entrepreneurs: time control

• How to qualify and hire your first key player

• Setting up turnover checklists that run without you

• The role that keeps properties guest-ready every day

• Why you must have someone who can step in for you

• The investment that buys back your time

• How to stop micromanaging and reacting to fires

00:04:03 - Why you always need that next big goal

00:04:01 - The real reason we become entrepreneurs: time control

00:10:35 - How to qualify and hire your first key player

00:09:25 - Setting up turnover checklists that run without you

00:01:06 - The role that keeps properties guest-ready every day

00:13:57 - Why you must have someone who can step in for you

00:00:01 - The investment that buys back your time

00:19:51 - How to stop micromanaging and reacting to fires

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