Short-term rentals are getting tougher—oversupply, shrinking lead times, and new platform fees are squeezing hosts everywhere. But there’s another path.

In this episode of the Realty Hack Podcast, I sat down with Amanda Williams (Amanda the Traveling Realtor) to dive into the mid-term rental model—a hybrid strategy blending short-term and corporate stays that can mean fewer headaches and higher profits.

Amanda shares how she scaled from flipping homes to more than 15 rental properties, why mid-term rentals (30–90 day stays) outperform short-term in today’s market, and the “quarantine campaign” that saved her business in 2020. She also explains how she built direct booking systems and a brand outside of Airbnb, and why agents should learn this niche to attract investors, relocation clients, and referral opportunities.

Whether you’re an agent advising investors, a host tired of chasing bookings, or simply curious about the future of rentals, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t hear anywhere else.

Thinking about farming as a real estate agent? In this episode of the Realty Hack Podcast, I sat down with Steve Robertson, a top-producing Austin agent who has mastered the art of neighborhood farming. Steve shared the exact system he’s used for more than a decade to dominate his farm and consistently generate six-figure months with a simple, repeatable process. He explains how to choose the right neighborhood, what to send and when, and why consistency beats fancy marketing every time. If you’ve ever struggled with farming or wondered how to make it worth the investment, this episode is a must-watch. Subscribe for more strategies to grow your real estate business and check the links below to join our newsletter, Realty Hack Academy, and follow Steve.

Fraudsters are getting smarter—and they’re targeting YOUR listings. Seller impersonation scams, title fraud, and wire fraud are on the rise, and if you’re not looking for the right red flags, you could be next. I had Victoria Feather from Capital Title on the show to break down exactly how these scams work, why vacant land and unoccupied properties are the biggest targets, and how you can protect yourself and your clients.