Self-Managing STRs in Multiple Markets with Ashley Coen Guy

What this episode covers

Renting a property is not an easy task. It requires a lot of planning and research to ensure the investment is worth it. Ashley Coen Guy, ‘The Femme Investor’, started investing in short-term rentals in 2020 while balancing 5 kids, a husband, and a full-time job. Ashley has navigated her way through the challenges in the real estate market, and currently, she has 7 vacation rentals and is in a contract for her 8th. In this incredible episode, Ashley shares what prompted her to get an investment property for each of her kids, how she selects locations for their rental properties and the strategy she uses to finance her properties. Ashley also talks about how she navigates complexities that arise when managing properties in multiple markets and shares tips for people considering self-managing properties in multiple markets. Moreover, she discusses essential time management strategies she applies and gives a relationship tip for running a business with your spouse.  Tune in!  During this episode, you will learn the following; [01:49] Meet our guest; Ashley Coen Guy, and know where her short-term rentals  are located [03:03] What prompted Ashley and her husband to get an investment property  for each of their kids? [04:51] How they choose ideal locations for their rental properties [10:51] The current state of the real estate market and her plans [13:00] The strategy she uses to finance her properties [15:48] How she navigates complexities that arise when managing properties in  multiple markets [22:58] Tips for people considering self-managing properties in multiple markets [26:36] Essential time management strategies she applies [29:10] Relationship tip for running a business with your spouse [31:14] The lightning round: ●       What’s your favorite place to vacation? The Bahamas ●       What’s one place you’ve never been to that you would like to  visit? Spain ●       What’s one thing you know now that you wished you knew when you  started out in short-term rentals? How to structure a good offer ●       What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given? “Whether you  think you can, or you think you can’t – you’re right.” ●       What’s one thing and/or person that you are grateful for today? My  husband [34:26] How to connect with Ashley Coen Notable Quotes ●     “What you want comes with a price.” [28:33] ●      “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t – you’re right.” by Henry Ford [32:15]        Love the show? Subscribe, Rate, Review, Like, and Share!   Let’s Connect! Follow Ashley Coen on her; ●     Website: https://thefemmeinvestor.com/ ●     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coen19/ ●     TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefemmeinvestor ●     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefemmeinvestor/ Let's Connect! My Facebook group (Female Short-Term Rental Investors) https://www.facebook.com/groups/911671659592801) My personal website (https://staceystjohn.com/) My Free Masterclass: How I Went From A W2 to An STR Dream Life in 5 Simple Steps: https://staceystjohn.com/strwebinar/ The Short-Term Rental Society (https://www.strconnections.com/)

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