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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

00:48:39

Nerf and End of Year Recap with Erica

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2026/02/03

On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke is joined by Erica for an end of year recap focused on guest experience, pricing strategy, and operational improvements. They discuss how Airbnb’s changing amenities and interface updates can quietly impact listings and why it is important to regularly audit settings and messaging. Erica shares how reviewing guest feedback helps identify both strengths and recurring friction points, including

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00:23:43

Are Smaller Houses Easier to Rent?

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2026/01/27

On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke explains why smaller, more affordable short-term rental homes are often easier to keep booked than large, high-dollar properties. He walks through the psychology of guest demand, noting that two and three bedroom homes tend to book faster because they fit more travelers’ budgets and search behavior, even when priced similarly to larger homes. Luke also ties this back to a long-term rental

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00:23:43

Are Smaller Houses Easier to Rent?

Short Term Rental Management ·

2026/01/27

On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke explains why smaller, more affordable short-term rental homes are often easier to keep booked than large, high-dollar properties. He walks through the psychology of guest demand, noting that two and three bedroom homes tend to book faster because they fit more travelers’ budgets and search behavior, even when priced similarly to larger homes. Luke also ties this back to a long-term rental

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00:07:54

Airbnb Cancellation Policy Update

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2026/01/20

On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke breaks down Airbnb’s new “date-specific cancellation policies” rollout, which lets hosts set different cancellation rules for different dates on the calendar (with the policy determined by the guest’s check in date). He walks through how the feature works and why it matters. Luke also briefly reviews Airbnb’s current cancellation policy options and notes this is Airbnb-only for now, with hopes

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00:16:34

Property Manager Fired ME!

Short Term Rental Management ·

2026/01/13

On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke shares a candid and unfiltered story about getting fired by a long-term property management company—and the hard lessons that came with it. He walks through red flags like inexperienced managers, poor inspections, inflated rehab estimates, and conflicts of interest, while owning his own mistakes around communication under pressure. The episode serves as a real-world reminder of why vetting

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00:16:34

Property Manager Fired ME!

Short Term Rental Management ·

2026/01/13

On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke shares a candid and unfiltered story about getting fired by a long-term property management company—and the hard lessons that came with it. He walks through red flags like inexperienced managers, poor inspections, inflated rehab estimates, and conflicts of interest, while owning his own mistakes around communication under pressure. The episode serves as a real-world reminder of why vetting

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00:53:14

Hostlahoma

Short Term Rental Management ·

2026/01/06

On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke is joined by Libby of Co Host Oklahoma to unpack what it really takes to scale a co-hosting and property management business to 45+ units. They dive into balancing owner expectations with guest experience, navigating a high-profile $16,000 damage claim, and building scalable systems using tools like Hospitable, PriceLabs and custom automation. The conversation also explores branding, networking,

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00:53:14

Hostlahoma

Short Term Rental Management ·

2026/01/06

On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke is joined by Libby of Co Host Oklahoma to unpack what it really takes to scale a co-hosting and property management business to 45+ units. They dive into balancing owner expectations with guest experience, navigating a high-profile $16,000 damage claim, and building scalable systems using tools like Hospitable, PriceLabs and custom automation. The conversation also explores branding, networking,

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00:49:58

Managing 35 Units with David

Short Term Rental Management ·

2025/12/30

On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke sits down with David to unpack his journey from a full-time engineering career to owning six short-term rentals and managing more than 35 units for other investors. David shares how he leveraged disciplined investing, systems, and team building to scale, why pricing and operations matter more than hype, and what it really takes to leave a W-2 job for long-term freedom through real estate. The

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00:49:58

Managing 35 Units with David

Short Term Rental Management ·

2025/12/30

On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke sits down with David to unpack his journey from a full-time engineering career to owning six short-term rentals and managing more than 35 units for other investors. David shares how he leveraged disciplined investing, systems, and team building to scale, why pricing and operations matter more than hype, and what it really takes to leave a W-2 job for long-term freedom through real estate. The

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00:13:11

STR With Left Brain vs Right Brain

Short Term Rental Management ·

2025/12/23

On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke explains how short-term rental success often depends on balancing two different mindsets: the creative right brain and the analytical left brain. He breaks down how creative operators excel at design, guest experience, and listings but often struggle with pricing and numbers, while analytical operators thrive on spreadsheets and projections but may overlook presentation and communication. Luke’s

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00:13:11

STR With Left Brain vs Right Brain

Short Term Rental Management ·

2025/12/23

On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke explains how short-term rental success often depends on balancing two different mindsets: the creative right brain and the analytical left brain. He breaks down how creative operators excel at design, guest experience, and listings but often struggle with pricing and numbers, while analytical operators thrive on spreadsheets and projections but may overlook presentation and communication. Luke’s

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00:19:32

SOP Failures

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2025/12/16

On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke breaks down two recent SOP failures—when a deadbolt and backup lockbox both failed—and explains why that kind of catastrophic access breakdown is preventable with better systems. He shares practical fixes like replacing unreliable push-button lockboxes, tracking deadbolt install dates and lockbox details in a spreadsheet, and implementing a semiannual lockbox function test so you’re never

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00:19:32

SOP Failures

Short Term Rental Management ·

2025/12/16

On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke breaks down two recent SOP failures—when a deadbolt and backup lockbox both failed—and explains why that kind of catastrophic access breakdown is preventable with better systems. He shares practical fixes like replacing unreliable push-button lockboxes, tracking deadbolt install dates and lockbox details in a spreadsheet, and implementing a semiannual lockbox function test so you’re never

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00:37:17

The Bookkeeping Show!

Short Term Rental Management ·

2025/12/09

On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke sits down with bookkeeper and real estate investor Ben Day of Lionshare Bookkeeping to demystify bookkeeping for short-term rental owners, from when you actually need a bookkeeper versus just a CPA to what clean books should look like. They dig into pricing for bookkeeping services, the difference between simple landlord books and complex trust accounting for property managers, and the tech

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00:37:17

The Bookkeeping Show!

Short Term Rental Management ·

2025/12/09

On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke sits down with bookkeeper and real estate investor Ben Day of Lionshare Bookkeeping to demystify bookkeeping for short-term rental owners, from when you actually need a bookkeeper versus just a CPA to what clean books should look like. They dig into pricing for bookkeeping services, the difference between simple landlord books and complex trust accounting for property managers, and the tech

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00:15:36

Always Assume User Error

Short Term Rental Management ·

2025/12/02

On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke digs into why you should always assume user error first when guests report that something is “broken,” using real-world examples like HVAC issues and TV/Roku remotes to show how basic property knowledge and calm troubleshooting can save you time, money, and stress. He also talks about why a quick phone call can turn a frustrated guest into a satisfied one, and how presenting yourself as a

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00:15:36

Always Assume User Error

Short Term Rental Management ·

2025/12/02

On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke digs into why you should always assume user error first when guests report that something is “broken,” using real-world examples like HVAC issues and TV/Roku remotes to show how basic property knowledge and calm troubleshooting can save you time, money, and stress. He also talks about why a quick phone call can turn a frustrated guest into a satisfied one, and how presenting yourself as a

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00:20:53

The Word Yes

Short Term Rental Management ·

2025/11/25

On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke dives into “The Word Yes” and how a simple mindset shift can dramatically improve your guest experience and reviews. Reflecting on the post-COVID era, Luke explains why hosts can no longer afford to say no to small requests like paper towels or detergent, and how embracing flexibility pays off in long-term success. How to connect with Luke: The Short Term Shop -

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00:20:53

The Word Yes

Short Term Rental Management ·

2025/11/25

On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke dives into “The Word Yes” and how a simple mindset shift can dramatically improve your guest experience and reviews. Reflecting on the post-COVID era, Luke explains why hosts can no longer afford to say no to small requests like paper towels or detergent, and how embracing flexibility pays off in long-term success. How to connect with Luke: The Short Term Shop -

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