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Short Term Rental Management

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

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

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All Episodes

00:11:33

Airbnb Fee Update

Short Term Rental Management ·

2025/08/26

This week Luke is coming to you with a bonus episode he is calling Short Term Shop News! Luke breaks down Airbnb’s move to a single 15.5% host-only service fee starting October 27 and what it means for pricing, advising PMS users to raise Airbnb rates ~15.5% to keep payouts flat. Joined by Chuck Kramer and Avery Carl, the crew weighs consumer sentiment and competitive dynamics (VRBO’s lower take vs. potential price moves), plus cautions hosts to watch

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00:11:33

Airbnb Fee Update

Short Term Rental Management ·

2025/08/26

This week Luke is coming to you with a bonus episode he is calling Short Term Shop News! Luke breaks down Airbnb’s move to a single 15.5% host-only service fee starting October 27 and what it means for pricing, advising PMS users to raise Airbnb rates ~15.5% to keep payouts flat. Joined by Chuck Kramer and Avery Carl, the crew weighs consumer sentiment and competitive dynamics (VRBO’s lower take vs. potential price moves), plus cautions hosts to watch

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00:58:57

Tim Smoky Mountain Photographer

Short Term Rental Management ·

2025/08/26

On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke welcomes Tim Grillot back to the show—a real estate investor, car enthusiast, and now vacation rental photographer—who shares his journey from corporate life to STR ownership and creative entrepreneurship. They dive deep into the evolution of Airbnb photography, the technical side of staging and lighting, and how Tim and his wife are helping STR owners showcase their properties through

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00:39:47

Give Them the Pickle

Short Term Rental Management ·

2025/08/19

On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke chats with Jeremy Udovich of Sheboygan Vacation Rentals, who’s building a thriving short-term rental business in Wisconsin while still working full-time in tech. Jeremy shares how he and his sister grew from one property to a co-hosting portfolio of 19 units—without burning out. They discuss automation, working with family, market seasonality, and the importance of hospitality (including the

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00:39:47

Give Them the Pickle

Short Term Rental Management ·

2025/08/19

On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke chats with Jeremy Udovich of Sheboygan Vacation Rentals, who’s building a thriving short-term rental business in Wisconsin while still working full-time in tech. Jeremy shares how he and his sister grew from one property to a co-hosting portfolio of 19 units—without burning out. They discuss automation, working with family, market seasonality, and the importance of hospitality (including the

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00:36:33

STR Super Cleaners with Rubin

Short Term Rental Management ·

2025/08/12

On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke is joined by Rubin Horowitz, founder of STR Super Cleaners, a rapidly growing short-term rental cleaning company operating in multiple U.S. markets. Rubin shares how he scaled from solving his own cleaning headaches in the Poconos to managing over 700 properties across markets like the Smokies, Emerald Coast, and Nashville. They dive deep into automation, team building, property maintenance

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00:36:33

STR Super Cleaners with Rubin

Short Term Rental Management ·

2025/08/12

On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke is joined by Rubin Horowitz, founder of STR Super Cleaners, a rapidly growing short-term rental cleaning company operating in multiple U.S. markets. Rubin shares how he scaled from solving his own cleaning headaches in the Poconos to managing over 700 properties across markets like the Smokies, Emerald Coast, and Nashville. They dive deep into automation, team building, property maintenance

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00:23:34

Tipping Your AirBNB Cleaner?

Short Term Rental Management ·

2025/08/05

On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke is joined by Short Term Shop Plus coach Chuck Kramer to discuss whether it's appropriate for Airbnb cleaners to request tips. Both Luke and Chuck come out in favor of allowing tipping—drawing from their personal experiences in hospitality—but agree that leaving tip envelopes labeled “The Management” crosses a line into tacky. They emphasize that subtle, respectful options (like countertop signs

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00:29:33

Real Estate is Not Cool Right Now

Short Term Rental Management ·

2025/07/29

On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke reflects from New Orleans on the changing tides in real estate investing and pays tribute to personal heroes Ozzy Osbourne and Hulk Hogan. He shares updates on a new beach house rehab project and emphasizes that while real estate is currently “not cool,” that perception presents an opportunity for disciplined investors. Luke argues that public sentiment, not interest rates, is the real market

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00:40:29

The Well Went Dry

Short Term Rental Management ·

2025/07/22

On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke is joined by guests Jeff and Jenny, first-time short-term rental investors who share their journey of overcoming a major challenge: their well running dry just months after purchasing a Smoky Mountain cabin. The couple recounts navigating the emotional and financial stress, installing a 1,000-gallon water storage system, and maintaining a positive mindset through it all. They also discuss what

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00:40:29

The Well Went Dry

Short Term Rental Management ·

2025/07/22

On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke is joined by guests Jeff and Jenny, first-time short-term rental investors who share their journey of overcoming a major challenge: their well running dry just months after purchasing a Smoky Mountain cabin. The couple recounts navigating the emotional and financial stress, installing a 1,000-gallon water storage system, and maintaining a positive mindset through it all. They also discuss what

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00:22:25

I'm Selling One Of My Vacation Homes

Short Term Rental Management ·

2025/07/15

On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke Carl shares a personal milestone—he’s selling one of his vacation rental homes. He opens with a humorous tale about replacing a toilet valve himself, then dives into the reasoning behind the sale, including shifting family preferences, property management logistics, and market timing. Luke reflects on pricing strategy, buyer behavior, and current real estate trends, emphasizing that sellers need

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00:22:25

I'm Selling One Of My Vacation Homes

Short Term Rental Management ·

2025/07/15

On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke Carl shares a personal milestone—he’s selling one of his vacation rental homes. He opens with a humorous tale about replacing a toilet valve himself, then dives into the reasoning behind the sale, including shifting family preferences, property management logistics, and market timing. Luke reflects on pricing strategy, buyer behavior, and current real estate trends, emphasizing that sellers need

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00:45:40

Hospitable Updates

Short Term Rental Management ·

2025/07/08

On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke sits down with Miles from Hospitable for an in-depth discussion on the evolution and current state of property management software. They cover Hospitable’s recent dynamic pricing launch, AI-powered tools like the Knowledge Hub and Copilot, and how sentiment analysis is flagging guest issues in real time. The conversation also touches on the growing momentum behind direct bookings and the future

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00:45:40

Hospitable Updates

Short Term Rental Management ·

2025/07/08

On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke sits down with Miles from Hospitable for an in-depth discussion on the evolution and current state of property management software. They cover Hospitable’s recent dynamic pricing launch, AI-powered tools like the Knowledge Hub and Copilot, and how sentiment analysis is flagging guest issues in real time. The conversation also touches on the growing momentum behind direct bookings and the future

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00:17:35

Things That Went Wrong This Week

Short Term Rental Management ·

2025/07/01

On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke takes listeners through a string of recent challenges he faced in the world of property ownership—from termites and fire damage to a $46,000 miscommunication with a vendor. He walks through seven issues in total, including an inherited tenant move-out requiring a full unit renovation, a fragrance-sensitive guest, and a collapsing porch post that turned out to be decorative. Through it all,

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00:17:35

Things That Went Wrong This Week

Short Term Rental Management ·

2025/07/01

On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke takes listeners through a string of recent challenges he faced in the world of property ownership—from termites and fire damage to a $46,000 miscommunication with a vendor. He walks through seven issues in total, including an inherited tenant move-out requiring a full unit renovation, a fragrance-sensitive guest, and a collapsing porch post that turned out to be decorative. Through it all,

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00:19:16

8 Biggest Mistakes in STR

Short Term Rental Management ·

2025/06/24

On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke breaks down the eight biggest mistakes he sees short-term rental owners make. From rushing into deals without patience, to poor guest communication, neglecting pricing and finances, and underestimating the true cost of real estate, Luke delivers a rapid-fire reality check. How to connect with Luke: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ Follow us on Instagram Follow us

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00:19:16

8 Biggest Mistakes in STR

Short Term Rental Management ·

2025/06/24

On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke breaks down the eight biggest mistakes he sees short-term rental owners make. From rushing into deals without patience, to poor guest communication, neglecting pricing and finances, and underestimating the true cost of real estate, Luke delivers a rapid-fire reality check. How to connect with Luke: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ Follow us on Instagram Follow us

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00:53:28

Hot Tubs

Short Term Rental Management ·

2025/06/17

On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke interviews Ryan Ferguson, an electrician-turned-hot tub repair expert serving East Tennessee's Smoky Mountains. They dive into common hot tub issues in vacation rentals—like economy mode, airlocks, and water damage from improper draining—while sharing maintenance tips, regulatory insights, and hilarious stories involving bears, raccoons, and overloaded tubs. Ryan also emphasizes the

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