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STR Like The Best — 87 episodes

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From Shoe Reseller to Real Estate Developer: How Rajan Chida Built Royal Oak Retreats at 23

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The Real Foundation of Our STR Business (It Has Nothing to Do With Real Estate)

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The Market Is Uncertain. Your Tax Bill Isn't. Why We're Buying Property Number Eight Now.

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Why Married Couples Have an Unfair Tax Advantage (And Exactly How We Use It)

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Why Being a Stay-at-Home Parent Is the Most Underrated Tax Strategy for High-Income Couples

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The Real Reason We Know Which STR Markets Work (It's Not What You Think)

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The STR Financing Blueprint: When to Use DSCR Loans, Second Home Loans, and Everything in Between

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I Used to Think STR Design Was an Expense. Now Every Property We Own Is Professionally Designed

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How a 22-Year-Old Built 70 Units From Scratch (And Why Arbitrage Is Just the Beginning)

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What 19 STR Properties Taught Me About Finding Deals Nobody Else Can See

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Your $600K Investment Deserves Better Than a Spreadsheet and a Gut Feeling

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You're Smart Enough to Figure This Out Alone. That's Exactly Why You're Stuck.

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When to Walk Away From Your Best Asset (A $600M Real Estate Lesson)

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Why We Started STR Like The Best (And Why We're Teaching You Everything We Know)

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How AI Automates 90% of My Guest Messages (And Why Hosts Who Don't Adapt Will Get Left Behind)

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How We Manage 30+ Short-Term Rentals, 2 Kids Under 5, and Actually Like Each Other

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Why Most Hosts Are Slaves to Their Airbnb (And How to Break Free) w/ Shaun Shirazian from Lodgify

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What Your CPA Gets Wrong About The STR Tax Loophole w/ Amanda Han & Matt MacFarland from Keystone CPA

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Can You Really Trust That Revenue Projection? Inside How STR Data Actually Gets Made

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Why Meta & Goldman Employees Are Buying $1M+ Airbnbs (It's Not What You Think)

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67. Raising Entrepreneurial Kids: Reputation, Likability & The “Right Room” Strategy

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66. Leading Airbnb Operators: Cut Your Tax Bill LEGALLY, Use Savings To Buy More Airbnbs, Grow Cash Flow

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65. Building Together: How We Run a Business as a Couple (Without Burning Out) - STR Like The Best

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64. Husband & Wife Power Duo: How We Run 40+ Airbnbs Remotely With a Global Team - STR Like The Best

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63. From Spreadsheets to Scale: How Topkey Streamlines STR Finances (Without Losing Your Rewards Points)

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62. Filling the Gap: Last-Minute Bookings, OTA Strategy, and Focusing on What’s Working in Your STR Business

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61. 0 to 300 Properties: How JJ King Built a STR Property Management Company from Scratch

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60. The Brutal Truth Of Real Estate Market Today, Why It Matters to YOU?

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59. The Billboard Effect: Drive 15%+ More Profits to Your Short Term Rental Portfolio with This Strategy

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58. How Savvy STR Investors Get Designer Furniture for 40% Less

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57. How Mint House Founder Raised $100M After Hotels Rejected Him

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56. How the Karwells Raised $5.5M in 2 Years and Built a Top Airbnb Brand from Scratch

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55. Pay $17 to the IRS leveraging this tax code (Learn The #1 RE Investor Tax Hack from an Actual CPA!)

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54. The Fastest Way of Scaling Your Airbnb Management Company (Strategies that actually work) w/ Guest Federico Zimmerman

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53. Airbnb Hosts: AI Will Replace 90% of Your Guest Communication in 2025 (Hospitable CEO reveals exactly how he is doing it)

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52. Short Term Rental Tax Loophole Explained (The #1 Tax Hack for Real Estate Investors)

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51. Achieving the 4-Hour Workweek Through Real Estate Investing with Jonathan Farber

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50. How AI is Transforming Short-Term Rental Management Forever Ft. Shahar Goldboim

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49. From Rental Arbitrage to Experiential Stays: Redefining the STR Playbook Ft. Isaac French

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48. The Secret to Scaling Your Short-Term Rental Empire in 2025 & Beyond w/ Guest Caleb Shore

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47. How Jaime Cabal Built a Global Airbnb Business in a Year

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46. Stop Leaving Money on the Table: Learn How to Solve Seller Problems with Guest Michael McKay

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45. Growth, Grit, and Partnerships: Chewy’s 2-Year STR Story

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44. Evolution and The Future Outlook of Short Term Rental Industry

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43. Building Success in Real Estate and Short-Term Rentals with Ann Marie Folan

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42. Maximizing STR Success with AI: Insights from Bestie AI's Sam Dundas

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41. Revealing the Blueprint for Airbnb Success with Sean Rakidzich

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40. Insider Tips on Scaling Your STR Portfolio with DSCR Loans with Zach Edelman

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39. From High Income Tech Director to CEO of Crafted Stays - Gil Chan

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38. How to Buy Profitable Airbnb Property Leveraging Data

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37. Mastering Direct Bookings in Short-Term Rentals with Mark Simpson

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36. Understanding Mortgage to Buy Short Term Rentals in Today's Market

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35. Scaling Airbnb Portfolio with Business Credit: 0 to 81 Units in One Year

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34. From Snowplowing to Largest Short Term Rental Management Company in Joshua Tree

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33. The Truth Behind Mid-Term Rental Investing w/ Ruben Kanya

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32. From Tech to Real Estate: Hai Guan's Unconventional Journey to Success!

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31. From Crossroads to Cashflow: Monica Moscoso's One Decision to $15,000 a Month from one Airbnb

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30. The #1 STR Secret From Jamie Lane! : Insights from AirDNA Chief Economist

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29. Building Freedom Together: Our Airbnb Business Journey as Husband and Wife. Elizabeth and Michael Chang

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28. Matt Gardner's Remarkable Journey: A Real Estate Mastery!

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27. Chase Charifa's Formula: From Teslas to Treasure Hunts, Learn the Unique Way to Boost Guest Experiences!

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26. Making the #1 Cleaning Service! Assaf Karman's Incredible Story and the Rise of #Turno!

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25. Overcoming Adversity with Resilience: John An's Success in the Short-Term Rental Business

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24. Real Estate Maverick: Avery Carl's Journey from Necessity to Short-Term Rental Success

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23. Julie Lange's Inspirational Journey: From the Difficulties of Rental Arbitrage to Managing Work and Family in Airbnb Enterprises

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22. From Rental Arbitrage to Expanding Horizons: Humza Zafar's Journey in Short-Term Rentals

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21. Building a Family Business: The Journey of Sunny and Jordan Alexander in the STR Industry

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20. Shaping the STR Landscape as CFO of Avantstay: Ankur Jain's Journey from Banker

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19. Unveiling Success: The Journey of Kyle James in Short-Term Rental Management and Property Investment

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18. Elite Escapes Founder Brian Hatcher Explores Timeshare Arbitrage, Memorable Guest Experiences, and Glass Cabin Development

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17. From Challenges to Triumphs: Syed Lateef and Michael Chang's Journey in the Short-Term Rental Industry

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16. Ven Pikarsky: A Journey of Building Trust and Success in Short-Term Rental Investing

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15. Marcus Räder - Scaling a Short-Term Rental Business: Insights from Hostaway's CEO

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14. Taylor Wing - Love Behind Bars: A Whirlwind Wedding and a Real Estate Journey

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13. Max Vollmer's Real Estate Journey: Strategies for Success in Short-Term Rentals

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12. Ditron Corker - Navigating Challenges and Embracing Efficiency: Insights from a Short-Term Rental Investor

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11. Jesse DePinto - From Crisis to Friendship: A Memorable Guest Experience in Short-Term Rental Management

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10. Cody Wood - Optimizing Short-Term Rental Operations: Strategies, Insights, and Efficient Processes for Success

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09. Will Moncrief - Scaling Your Short-Term Rental Business: Building a Team, Delegation, and Strategic Investing Strategies

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08. Ryan Bakke: Real Estate Insights: Maximizing Returns with Tax Strategies, RV Parks, and Short-Term Rentals

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07. John Bianchi - Data-Driven Success: Unveiling the Art of Short-Term Rental Investment

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06. Travis Hall - From Risk to Reward: A Short-Term Rental Expert's Journey in Long Beach and Memphis

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05. William Xu - Accelerating Your Real Estate Investment Through Military Networking

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04. Jeremy Werden - The Polymath of Short Term Rentals w Renting Boats, RVs, Cabins, and Houses

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03. Aidan Groll - Former CPA Scales to 42 STR Units in 2 Years

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02. Jane Ng - Stay At Home Mom Turned Short Term Rental Owner and Operator

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01. Maggie Mou - Former Hedge Fund Investor Turned Short Term Rental Investor