Engineer to Fulltime Co-Host l Eric McCarty | E48

In this episode of The Austin Palacios Podcast, we’re joined by Eric McCarty, a former engineering director turned full-time short-term rental manager and co-host. Eric walks us through how he built a 15-property Airbnb portfolio—mostly managed remotely—while working a demanding W2 job and raising three young kids.He shares the tools, systems, mindset shifts, and sales strategies that helped him scale, quit his job, and step into full-time entrepreneurship.Topics discussed:Eric’s transition from engineering director to full-time Airbnb co-hostHow he built a 15-property STR portfolio while working a full-time jobThe systems he used early (PriceLabs, PMS, ops tracking) to scale efficientlyManaging properties remotely and building reliable on-the-ground teamsHis 6-month grind to land the first few clients—and what finally workedSales mindset shifts: how not needing the sale led to more conversionsCreating a financial roadmap to confidently leave his W2 jobHow he prices co-hosting services: 20–25% + onboarding feesConnect with Eric on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3PuttPropertiesLLCNeed help finding clients for your Airbnb Co-Hosting business? Book a call👉 https://www.cohostingacquisitions.com/FREE Co-Hosting Course👉   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EfApmDDTSQ&list=PLnO_3GYx9nIhGULeB3ygap7RbYFUP90zf✅ Connect with Austin on Instagram: austin__palacios