This week Luke had pleasure of chatting with Marcus, a fellow metalhead and the CEO of Hostaway, a leading short-term rental management company. Marcus shared his recent experiences, including a recent trip to Costa Rica where he enrolled his kids in a local school, offering a unique perspective on living and working remotely. They also discussed the evolution of the vacation rental industry and Marcus provided insights into the unique business models in different countries. Marcus also touched on the challenges and opportunities in the property management software space, noting the consolidation trend and the importance of adapting to market changes.

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In this episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke discusses the importance of understanding guests who are unfamiliar with a vacation home. He emphasizes the importance of having empathy for new guests, proactive management and using things like guidebooks to demonstrate clear communication.

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On this week's episode, Luke is diving into the fundamental question: Do you even want to rent your house? He addresses some common concerns for hosts renting out their home and stresses the importances of not overcomplicating things with too many rules.

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On this episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke and Chuck Kramer discuss the concept of parent-child listings in Airbnb and Vrbo. Chuck explains how to manage having two listings in one property to avoid double bookings and optimize rental opportunities. Whether it's offering different formats of the same property or renting out connected units separately or together, Chuck provides insights on how to make it work effectively.

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This week Luke is joined by Shahar Goldboim to discuss Boom, his AI software and the role that AI can play in managing STRs. Shahar emphasized how AI could reduce costs and improve operational efficiency in managing vacation rentals. They also discussed how using AI could improve overall guest experience.

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boomnow.com

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This week Luke is joined by his good friend and seasoned property manager, Chuck Kramer, to share some real-world experiences and tips on managing parties at your Airbnb. Chuck shares a story about an incident at his beach property where a seemingly normal booking turned into a party with about 70 kids. Despite taking precautions like collecting IDs and being extra vigilant during spring break, the party still happened. Chuck explains what methods he used to monitor the situation and reveals what it took to clear the party out. They discuss the aftermath of the party and emphasize the importance of clear communication with your guests.

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In this episode, the discussion focuses on different types of markets in the vacation rental industry. Luke introduces the concept of a "megamarket" and humorously suggests calling it a "supermarket." The episode highlights the significance of niche markets and explored various market types, including metro markets, national vacation markets, regional vacation markets, and used the Smokey Mountains as a prime example of a megamarket.

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This week Luke is bringing you the Summer Stunner with an all-star cast of characters, Avery, Tim, Chuck and Paige! They cover a range of topics essential for preparing for the bustling summer season and ensuring that are ready to provide exceptional experiences for each guest. This includes insights on current market trends, seasonal pricing strategies, updating properties and listings for the summer and more!

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