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The Short Term Show

8 Figure Airbnb and Short Term Rental Real Estate Investor Avery Carl

The Short Term Show is your home for all things short term rental (Airbnb) investing and management. Host Avery Carl interviews successful real estate investors and CEOs of Airbnb related startups to bring inspirational and actionable content to listeners. Whether you are an experienced Airbnb investor or co-host, or you’re just getting started, The Short Term Show is your home for all things short term rental content. About the host: Avery Carl bought her first Airbnb in 2015, and has since built

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All Episodes

00:42:48

Why 2026 Needs to Be Boring for STR Investors with...

The Short Term Show ·

2025/12/31

On this week's episode, Avery is joined by her husband Luke for a candid end-of-year wrap-up on what actually happened in short-term rentals and real estate in 2025—and what fundamentals will matter most going into 2026. They dig into why the market finally feels “boring” again (and why that’s a good thing), how low transaction volume means we’ve effectively been in a housing downturn for years, and why vacation markets feel cycles more intensely than

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00:35:40

Why the Housing Crash Might Already Be Here with...

The Short Term Show ·

2025/12/24

On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Chuck Kramer to break down what it could mean if the Fed is truly winding down quantitative tightening and moving toward quantitative easing. They explain (in plain English) how increasing bank reserves and buying Treasuries/mortgage-backed securities can loosen credit conditions and potentially help bring borrowing costs down—without assuming we’ll ever see 3% mortgages again. Avery and Chuck also talk about why

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00:35:40

Why the Housing Crash Might Already Be Here with...

The Short Term Show ·

2025/12/24

On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Chuck Kramer to break down what it could mean if the Fed is truly winding down quantitative tightening and moving toward quantitative easing. They explain (in plain English) how increasing bank reserves and buying Treasuries/mortgage-backed securities can loosen credit conditions and potentially help bring borrowing costs down—without assuming we’ll ever see 3% mortgages again. Avery and Chuck also talk about why

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00:36:11

Elevating Guest Experience Through Tech and Design...

The Short Term Show ·

2025/12/17

On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Joe Young, an Austin-based luxury short-term rental operator and co-founder of SPRKhost. Joe shares how he and his wife began with a Lake Travis vacation home in 2017 and ultimately turned their primary residence into a single property grossing nearly $500,000 a year. He breaks down how they expanded to managing 20+ high-end listings, the power of combining neighboring properties into mega-listings, and why

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00:36:11

Elevating Guest Experience Through Tech and Design...

The Short Term Show ·

2025/12/17

On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Joe Young, an Austin-based luxury short-term rental operator and co-founder of SPRKhost. Joe shares how he and his wife began with a Lake Travis vacation home in 2017 and ultimately turned their primary residence into a single property grossing nearly $500,000 a year. He breaks down how they expanded to managing 20+ high-end listings, the power of combining neighboring properties into mega-listings, and why

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00:30:00

Why Naomi Brown Chose a Giant Shoe Over a Normal Rental

The Short Term Show ·

2025/12/10

On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Naomi Brown, a commercial real estate agent and owner of the iconic Hanes Shoe House in York, Pennsylvania. She shares the wild backstory of the three-bedroom, shoe-shaped home that was originally built in 1950 as a marketing stunt for a local shoe store and how she transformed it from an ice cream shop into a short term rental grossing around $100,000 a year. Naomi and Avery dig into how to price truly

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00:30:00

Why Naomi Brown Chose a Giant Shoe Over a Normal Rental

The Short Term Show ·

2025/12/10

On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Naomi Brown, a commercial real estate agent and owner of the iconic Hanes Shoe House in York, Pennsylvania. She shares the wild backstory of the three-bedroom, shoe-shaped home that was originally built in 1950 as a marketing stunt for a local shoe store and how she transformed it from an ice cream shop into a short term rental grossing around $100,000 a year. Naomi and Avery dig into how to price truly

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00:43:52

Inside the Mind of a Revenue Management Pro with Jake...

The Short Term Show ·

2025/12/03

On this week’s episode, Avery is joined by Jake Cohen, hospitality veteran and founder of Step by Step BNB. Jake grew up running a family bed and breakfast in Lake Tahoe, learned the art of pricing while managing boutique hotels, and eventually built a portfolio of short term rentals before launching his own revenue management company. He and Avery dig into why most investors overprice, how to shift your mindset from nightly rates to total revenue, and

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00:43:52

Inside the Mind of a Revenue Management Pro with Jake...

The Short Term Show ·

2025/12/03

On this week’s episode, Avery is joined by Jake Cohen, hospitality veteran and founder of Step by Step BNB. Jake grew up running a family bed and breakfast in Lake Tahoe, learned the art of pricing while managing boutique hotels, and eventually built a portfolio of short term rentals before launching his own revenue management company. He and Avery dig into why most investors overprice, how to shift your mindset from nightly rates to total revenue, and

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00:51:18

Authentic Growth and Direct Bookings through Social...

The Short Term Show ·

2025/11/26

On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Brittany Magsig, the social worker turned short-term rental investor and content creator behind Mountain Mama Cabins. Brittany shares how motherhood, a pandemic trip to the Smoky Mountains, and a desire for freedom inspired her to pivot from education into real estate investing. She opens up about buying her first cabin in Wears Valley, navigating management challenges, and building a viral social media presence

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00:51:18

Authentic Growth and Direct Bookings through Social...

The Short Term Show ·

2025/11/26

On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Brittany Magsig, the social worker turned short-term rental investor and content creator behind Mountain Mama Cabins. Brittany shares how motherhood, a pandemic trip to the Smoky Mountains, and a desire for freedom inspired her to pivot from education into real estate investing. She opens up about buying her first cabin in Wears Valley, navigating management challenges, and building a viral social media presence

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00:48:09

From Early Airbnb Days to AI Innovation in Real...

The Short Term Show ·

2025/11/19

On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Sandeep Nanda, one of the highest-volume Short Term Shop clients. Sandeep shares how he went from corporate revenue management to buying his first condo in downtown Austin, identifying the early opportunity in short term rentals, and scaling from one property to over thirty. He breaks down how data analysis, conviction, and a few bold power moves with lawyers and lenders led to multi-million-dollar exits—along

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00:48:09

From Early Airbnb Days to AI Innovation in Real...

The Short Term Show ·

2025/11/19

On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Sandeep Nanda, one of the highest-volume Short Term Shop clients. Sandeep shares how he went from corporate revenue management to buying his first condo in downtown Austin, identifying the early opportunity in short term rentals, and scaling from one property to over thirty. He breaks down how data analysis, conviction, and a few bold power moves with lawyers and lenders led to multi-million-dollar exits—along

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00:30:58

Other People’s Everything: Scaling Your STR Empire...

The Short Term Show ·

2025/11/12

On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Bethany LaFlam, a “recovering attorney,” community architect, and author of The Power of OPE. Bethany and Avery dive into what it really means to stay in your lane, leveraging “other people’s everything” (money, time, assets, skills) so you can scale without burning out. They break down how to safely and legally use other people’s money in syndications, why true operators—not just capital raisers—are the ones

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00:30:58

Other People’s Everything: Scaling Your STR Empire...

The Short Term Show ·

2025/11/12

On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Bethany LaFlam, a “recovering attorney,” community architect, and author of The Power of OPE. Bethany and Avery dive into what it really means to stay in your lane, leveraging “other people’s everything” (money, time, assets, skills) so you can scale without burning out. They break down how to safely and legally use other people’s money in syndications, why true operators—not just capital raisers—are the ones

en-US

00:29:07

The Guest Experience That Drives 5-Star Reviews with...

The Short Term Show ·

2025/11/05

On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Frank Napolitano. Frank shares how he and his family transitioned into short-term rentals in the Smokies, leveraging bonus depreciation and cost segregation to maximize tax advantages. He discusses what makes their property stand out—like a pool, tiki bar, and ADA accessibility—and how small touches such as holiday decorations and guest amenities have led to rave reviews. Frank also talks about navigating market

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00:29:07

The Guest Experience That Drives 5-Star Reviews with...

The Short Term Show ·

2025/11/05

On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Frank Napolitano. Frank shares how he and his family transitioned into short-term rentals in the Smokies, leveraging bonus depreciation and cost segregation to maximize tax advantages. He discusses what makes their property stand out—like a pool, tiki bar, and ADA accessibility—and how small touches such as holiday decorations and guest amenities have led to rave reviews. Frank also talks about navigating market

en-US

00:43:14

Stop the Scroll: $20–60k Makeovers That Double...

The Short Term Show ·

2025/10/29

On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Joe DelGrosso. Joe shares his journey from working in TV production to owning short-term rentals and why his first Smokies cabin proved that thoughtful refreshes can outperform flashy, high-cost amenities. He explains his boutique management approach at Southern Sons Hospitality, focusing on capped inventory, strong revenue management, and design upgrades that truly make properties stand out. Joe also offers

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00:43:14

Stop the Scroll: $20–60k Makeovers That Double...

The Short Term Show ·

2025/10/29

On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Joe DelGrosso. Joe shares his journey from working in TV production to owning short-term rentals and why his first Smokies cabin proved that thoughtful refreshes can outperform flashy, high-cost amenities. He explains his boutique management approach at Southern Sons Hospitality, focusing on capped inventory, strong revenue management, and design upgrades that truly make properties stand out. Joe also offers

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00:34:29

The New PriceLabs Features Every STR Owner Should Try...

The Short Term Show ·

2025/10/22

On this week’s episode, Avery is joined by Thibault Masson, Head of Product Marketing at PriceLabs. They unpack Booking.com’s challenges in the U.S. versus Europe and how Airbnb’s fee changes are reshaping the playing field, before diving into PriceLabs updates like Dynamic Minimum Stay, the new Listing Optimizer, and a free revenue-management course. Avery also spotlights Market Dashboards for comp sets, cleaning-fee benchmarking, and smarter buy-box

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