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Short Term Rental Management

Short Term Rental Management

By: 8 Figure Airbnb and Short Term Rental Real Estate Investor Luke Carl
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 Welcome to Short Term Rental Management. The show about managing your short term rental from anywhere in the world. Tips in tricks to become a better host. With your host, Luke Carl, a real estate professional that began his career buying short term rentals in vacation markets in order to use the cash flow to purchase long-term rentals. Luke is the proud owner of the longest running “Airbnb” in the Smoky Mountains, and has hosted over 4000 stays in his career. He owns hundreds of units with no partners -including multi-family, single-family long terms, and of course, short term rentals.© 2023 Economics Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • BPCON Recap

    BPCON Recap
    Oct 14 2025

    On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke recaps BiggerPockets Conference 2025 in Las Vegas—highlighting his and Avery’s sold-out STR bootcamp, a lively panel he participated in and why the city felt unusually packed and pricey. He shares quick takeaways on today’s demand and strategy—skip costly amenity overhauls and double down on service and operations—closing with a cautiously optimistic outlook for the STR market.

    How to connect with Luke:

    The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/

    Short Term Shop Plus - stsplus.com

    Follow us on Instagram

    Follow us 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
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    28 mins
  • Guests with 8-10 Reviews are the Worst

    Guests with 8-10 Reviews are the Worst
    Oct 7 2025

    On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke explains why guests with eight to ten prior reviews often bring the most friction, while new guests with no reviews are usually fine, and reminds hosts that shoulder-season travelers have more options and can be pickier—so tighten systems and stay patient

    How to connect with Luke:

    The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/

    Short Term Shop Plus - stsplus.com

    Follow us on Instagram

    Follow us 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
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    25 mins
  • A Booking Next Summer is a Mistake

    A Booking Next Summer is a Mistake
    Sep 30 2025

    On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke shares why booking too far in advance (like next Summer) could be a costly mistake for hosts. He dives into how the market is shifting, what platforms are rewarding right now, and the timing strategies that can make or break your calendar performance. Tune in to hear how Luke approaches pricing and availability to stay ahead of the competition.

    How to connect with Luke:

    The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/

    Follow us on Instagram

    Follow us 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
    Show More Show Less
    13 mins
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