Starting in accommodation - how Alvin Cavalier is beating the competion (AirBNB, Vacation Rentals)

Don't forget to subscribe!  With our shared passion for checklists, Alvin Cavalier joins the show to reveal the power of having plans, processes, and the RIGHT DATA in place so you can open and operate your accommodation from a place of calmness and solid strategy. Alvin walks us through the process of getting started in Short-term Rentals and calibrating unique guest experiences to a T. Alvin Cavalier is one of the industry's foremost experts in Short-term Rental (STR) acquisition, property management, and turn-key investments. He got his start in the industry when he founded Your Space (Y|S) LLC which he uses to manage Your Space’s investor relationships, coaching program (Coach Cav), course development, as well as oversees its investor outreach and network. Alvin has been involved in real estate investing for over ten years and has extensive experience in Short-term Rental (STR) acquisition, property management, sales (turn-key investments), and traditional owner financing deals. Alvin and his Y|S Team has invested in over 160+ Short-Term Rental and Sharing Economy Investments across the US and Canada. As a real estate investor, he has facilitated property acquisition, consultation, and investor outreach, as an active investor with Y|S LLC.  Speaking with today’s guest was a blast!  Alvin has a ton of insightful information on how to get started in Short-term Rentals and add VALUE to your guests. The other really amazing thing about him is he is a full-time active duty member of the US military and has been in service for 18 years.  You don't want to miss these gems! Notes 00:00 Building an STR that Beats the Competition with Alvin Cavalier 01:58 Alvin’s Background 04:37 The value of hiring the right people  08:24 The services Alvin and his team offer 09:53 The best advice to people that are getting started out  15:08 Understanding travel demographics 18:50 What are guests looking for, before you go into the market? 22:03 Tools you can use to help you peel through data points for your avatar 23:15  Figuring out your value proposition in the market. 27:05  How the STR industry has changed and continues to evolve over time   32:47 Making sure you have the right data to support your decision. 36:19 Finding the right experts with the right advice ----  Want to get the best accommodation marketing tips before everyone else? Hit that subscribe button!    This also keeps us going and creating more useful content for free! ACCOMMODATION OWNERS AND MANAGER FREE RESOURCES!   Connect with Bart: https://www.ibooked.online/bart/ The Accommodation Show:  https://www.theaccommodationshow.com The Accommodation Owners and Managers Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/2NM3dTl​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Join the mailing list with all the accommodation secrets: https://bit.ly/3aKBf3X​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Need more direct bookings? We get results! https://www.ibooked.online​​​​​​​​​​​