On this week’s episode, Avery is joined by Kim Fitzpatrick. Kim shares how she went from being a PE teacher and single mom to launching her first Airbnb with an air mattress, eventually scaling into multiple investment properties across markets like the Smokies and Montana. She breaks down how her hands-on experience renovating and setting up properties led to founding Launched Host, a service that helps investors go from empty to guest-ready in just seven days. The conversation also highlights the realities of launching short term rentals, the importance of systems and guest experience, and how simplifying setups can reduce stress and improve long-term success.

How to connect with Kim:

Launchedhost.com
https://www.instagram.com/launchedhost?igsh=dnNhYXpjbGZsbHBm&utm_source=qr
https://www.facebook.com/share/1K5wTTDLjP/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

How to connect with Avery:

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

Short Term Shop Plus - stsplus.com

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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