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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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00:45:40

Hospitable Updates

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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

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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

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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

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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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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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00:18:19

It's Not a Slot Machine

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2025/06/10

On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke emphasizes that buying a short-term rental is not a get-rich-quick scheme. He compares unrealistic expectations in real estate to gambling, warning against the “slot machine mentality” of hoping to strike it rich with one or two properties. Instead, he advocates for long-term wealth building through hard work, patience, and realistic expectations—reminding listeners that real estate is slow,

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00:18:19

It's Not a Slot Machine

Short Term Rental Management ·

2025/06/10

On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke emphasizes that buying a short-term rental is not a get-rich-quick scheme. He compares unrealistic expectations in real estate to gambling, warning against the “slot machine mentality” of hoping to strike it rich with one or two properties. Instead, he advocates for long-term wealth building through hard work, patience, and realistic expectations—reminding listeners that real estate is slow,

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00:59:32

STR Photographs with Mike Sutton

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2025/06/03

On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke talks with photographer Mike Sutton about what makes great short-term rental photos, especially in the competitive Smoky Mountains market. They discuss the evolution of the vacation rental photography space, how to vet and select a photographer, what types of shots matter most (like twilight, drone, and 3D floor plans), and why authenticity in staging is more important than over-styling. Mike

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00:59:32

STR Photographs with Mike Sutton

Short Term Rental Management ·

2025/06/03

On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke talks with photographer Mike Sutton about what makes great short-term rental photos, especially in the competitive Smoky Mountains market. They discuss the evolution of the vacation rental photography space, how to vet and select a photographer, what types of shots matter most (like twilight, drone, and 3D floor plans), and why authenticity in staging is more important than over-styling. Mike

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00:11:54

Think Bigger

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2025/05/27

On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke urges listeners to stop sweating the small stuff and start thinking bigger when it comes to real estate. He challenges the mindset that sees individual homes as overwhelming burdens, encouraging investors to reframe their approach, embrace growth, and chase larger opportunities like hotels or syndications instead of fixating on minor maintenance issues. How to connect with Luke: The Short Term

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00:11:54

Think Bigger

Short Term Rental Management ·

2025/05/27

On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke urges listeners to stop sweating the small stuff and start thinking bigger when it comes to real estate. He challenges the mindset that sees individual homes as overwhelming burdens, encouraging investors to reframe their approach, embrace growth, and chase larger opportunities like hotels or syndications instead of fixating on minor maintenance issues. How to connect with Luke: The Short Term

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00:14:22

You're Losing Money Because Your Couch is the Wrong...

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2025/05/20

On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke emphasizes that poor bookings aren't due to superficial issues like couch color, but rather a lack of attention to pricing strategy and calendar management. He encourages hosts to stop blaming external factors like Airbnb updates and instead adopt “extreme ownership,” taking responsibility by learning proper pricing tools and consistently optimizing their listings. How to

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00:14:22

You're Losing Money Because Your Couch is the Wrong...

Short Term Rental Management ·

2025/05/20

On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke emphasizes that poor bookings aren't due to superficial issues like couch color, but rather a lack of attention to pricing strategy and calendar management. He encourages hosts to stop blaming external factors like Airbnb updates and instead adopt “extreme ownership,” taking responsibility by learning proper pricing tools and consistently optimizing their listings. How to

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00:24:41

Open Mic

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2025/05/13

On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke responds candidly to some negative Facebook comments, defends his commitment to helping others succeed, and champions positivity over online drama. He shares personal stories, rental management lessons, and reflections on property investing trade-offs—emphasizing patience, consistency, and mindset when pursuing real estate deals, especially in the vacation rental space. How to connect with

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00:24:41

Open Mic

Short Term Rental Management ·

2025/05/13

On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke responds candidly to some negative Facebook comments, defends his commitment to helping others succeed, and champions positivity over online drama. He shares personal stories, rental management lessons, and reflections on property investing trade-offs—emphasizing patience, consistency, and mindset when pursuing real estate deals, especially in the vacation rental space. How to connect with

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00:11:33

Build a Dam with Your Money

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2025/05/06

On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke emphasizes the importance of proactive involvement in both real estate and personal finances. He urges listeners to avoid waiting for crisis moments—like missed mortgage payments or dwindling bank accounts—before taking action, drawing parallels between property management, money habits, and even relationships. Using a blend of personal anecdotes, quotes, and motivational energy, Luke encourages

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00:11:33

Build a Dam with Your Money

Short Term Rental Management ·

2025/05/06

On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke emphasizes the importance of proactive involvement in both real estate and personal finances. He urges listeners to avoid waiting for crisis moments—like missed mortgage payments or dwindling bank accounts—before taking action, drawing parallels between property management, money habits, and even relationships. Using a blend of personal anecdotes, quotes, and motivational energy, Luke encourages

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00:56:02

Cleaner Pod 2

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2025/04/29

On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke Carl brings together four professional short-term rental cleaners from diverse markets—Smoky Mountains, Gulf Shores, and Panama City Beach—to dive deep into the challenges and systems behind running successful cleaning operations. The conversation explores boundaries between cleaning and property management roles, scaling pains, communication systems, expectations from hosts, and the importance

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