Why Most People Lose Money on Short-Term Rentals: Avery Carl’s Strategy to WIN

In this episode of No Broke Months, I sit down with Avery Carl, author of Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth and Smarter Short-Term Rentals, and CEO of The Short Term Shop. Avery shares how she went from making $37,000 a year to building a 250+ door real estate empire in just five years—and she’s here to tell you how you can do it too!We’ll dive into:✅ The best markets for short-term rentals (and which ones to avoid)✅ The biggest mistake investors make when picking a location✅ Why she only buys in vacation-driven markets✅ How to scale your real estate portfolio without quitting your day job✅ A real-life horror story from one of her worst deals—and how to avoid the same fate✅ Why NOT to chase the "next big market" that no one's talking about✅ How to out-host the competition and run short-term rentals like a real business✅ The #1 strategy to protect yourself from short-term rental regulationsIf you’re serious about getting into short-term rentals—or you want to scale your portfolio faster—this is an episode you can’t afford to miss!What you’ll learn on this episodeThe difference between short-term and long-term rental marketsWhy vacation-driven markets with limited hotels are ideal for short-term rentalsThe importance of cash flow vs. appreciation in real estate investingCommon pitfalls to avoid when investing in short-term rentalsHow to scale a short-term rental business efficientlyThe impact of local regulations and why choosing the right market is crucialHow Avery went from one property to a massive real estate portfolioResources mentioned in this episodeThe Short Term Shop – Avery’s real estate agency specializing in short-term rentalsSmarter Short-Term Rentals – Avery’s latest book on running a successful short-term rental businessThe Short Term Show Podcast – Avery’s podcast covering everything short-term rentalsAbout Avery:Avery Carl is the best-selling author of Short Term Rental, Long Term Wealth, host of The Short Term Show podcast, and CEO of The Short Term Shop, a top real estate agency specializing in short-term and vacation rentals. Avery transformed her career from a $37k salary to owning over 250 properties in just five years by focusing on short-term rental investments, which allowed for faster portfolio growth compared to traditional long-term rentals. Her mission is to help investors achieve financial independence through short-term rental investing. Avery is a leading industry expert, frequently speaking at conferences, and her podcast has over 1 million downloads. Her agency ranks among the top real estate teams in the nation, as recognized by RealTrends, NewsWeek, and The New York Times.Connect with Avery:Website: The Short Term ShopLinkedIn: Avery CarlInstagram: @theshorttermshop  To find out more about Dan Rochon and the CPI Community, you can check these links:GET THE BOOK! Teach to Sell : Teach to Sell: Why Top Performers Never Sell – And What They Do InsteadWebsite: No Broke MonthsPodcast: No Broke Months for Salespeople PodcastInstagram: @donrochonxFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NoBrokeMonths/Facebook: Dan RochonLinkedIn: Dan Rochon