Luke Carl sits down with Trysten to break down what actually makes a Pocono Mountains short-term rental succeed. They dive into how to pick the right sub-markets, why proximity to ski mountains and lakes matters more than most investors realize, and how design, amenities, and pricing discipline separate high-performing listings from underwhelming ones. The conversation also tackles today’s buyer-friendly market, common seller delusions left over from the COVID boom, and what realistic upside looks like at different budget levels.

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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

• (00:00:02) - The Poconos: Where to Buy a Home in the Area
• (00:01:51) - Poconos County's STR friendly areas
• (00:05:23) - Is It Easy to Buy a Short Term Rentation Home?
• (00:09:55) - The Pocono Mountains Home for Sale
• (00:16:55) - Poconos Living: The Amenities
• (00:21:30) - Is This a Good Deal for You?
• (00:22:08) - Poconos Home for Sale, 33% Too High
• (00:26:35) - How to Negotiate a Home Sale
• (00:30:24) - Buyers: It's All About the Offer
• (00:33:46) - A Four-Bedroom Home in the Pocono Mountains for Under
• (00:38:26) - Turnkey Home Sales

In this episode of the series, Avery Carl is joined by STS agent Trysten Hunt for the show’s first deep dive into the Poconos market.. They break down what areas actually count as “the Poconos,” why it’s a strong year-round drive-to market for NYC, Philly, and New Jersey guests, and how performance varies between ski-centric and lake-centric submarkets. The conversation covers what to buy (price points, bedroom counts, cabins vs. traditional homes, and ski-adjacent condos), must-have amenities like hot tubs, and costly mistakes investors make by ignoring distance to attractions, township rules, HOA restrictions, and septic-driven occupancy limits.

Connect with an agent: agents@theshorttermshop.com

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

• (00:00:00) - Short Term Shop Poconos
• (00:00:23) - Short Term Rentals in the Poconos
• (00:00:49) - The Poconos: How many New Yorkers visit the Pocon
• (00:02:41) - The Poconos: Year-Round Vacation
• (00:09:15) - Home Location in the Poconos
• (00:10:57) - Can You Buy a Home With a Lakefront?
• (00:12:44) - Short Term Rentals: Areas to Consider, Townships
• (00:16:07) - What Types of Homes Can You Rent in the Poconos?
• (00:17:49) - What Do You Have to Spend to Get Into the Poconos
• (00:19:29) - Do We Need All the Amenities in Our Homes?
• (00:21:26) - Living in the Poconos: Snow and Trails
• (00:25:40) - Should You Buy a Short-Term Rentation Property?
• (00:28:52) - Poconos Real Estate: The Biggest Mistake
• (00:30:42) - Poconos Real Estate: Buying a Home in the P
• (00:32:26) - Short Term Rentals in the Poconos

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: agents@theshorttermshop.com

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

• (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