How to Manage in the Pocono Mountains

In this episode, Avery is joined by Luke Carl, Trysten Hunt and property manager Stephen Bolt to break down exactly what it takes to successfully self-manage a short-term rental in the Pocono Mountains. The conversation covers Poconos-specific management realities like extreme winter weather and snow removal planning, seasonality tied to ski and summer demand, expense control through fixed-rate snow and utility contracts. They also share practical setup tips—from towel and linen inventory to flooring, deep cleans, and mini-split HVAC pitfalls—that can make or break guest experience and profitability. Connect with an agent: [email protected] Connect with us: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ https://stsplus.com/ Follow Avery Carl on Instagram Follow Avery Carl on TikTok Join the Short Term Shop Facebook group Check out the Short Term Shop on YouTube   For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery’s books: Smarter Short Term Rentals - Buy it on Amazon Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties – Buy it on Amazon Chapters (00:00:03) - Short Term Rent: The Poconos(00:00:56) - Poconos Lodging Company Interview(00:01:59) - How to Manage a Short Term Rental in the Pocono(00:02:36) - What Is The Weather In Burlington?(00:04:18) - Winter and Summer seasonality at Ski Areas(00:06:22) - Winter Weather: How Do We Manage Snow?(00:12:42) - Winter Storms and Utility Bills: Fix Your Expenses(00:14:40) - What Are We Need To Know For Our Property?(00:15:14) - How To Store Linens & Towels For Guests!(00:19:21) - How to schedule a deep clean on a property(00:22:04) - Airbnb: The Tech Stack of Our Homes(00:25:59) - What Software Do We Need For Short Term Rentals?(00:32:59) - Short Term Renting in the Poconos(00:40:32) - The $15,000 Master bedroom(00:41:00) - No Central Air Conditioning(00:42:42) - Do Mini Split Units Work?(00:46:23) - 5 Tips Before Buying a Short Term Rentation Home in the(00:47:41) - The Perfect Vacation Rental Agent For The Poconos