107. How AI Is Transforming Vacation Rental Operations

JJ King, founder of Beachside Vacation Rentals, joins the show to share how he scaled to 300 units in three years and how he’s using AI in real STR operations.

We break down where AI actually works (guest messaging, SOPs, internal tools) and where it can hurt like fully automated messaging leading to worse guest experiences and team disengagement. JJ also shares lessons from over-automation mistakes, the rise of AI agents like Claude tools, and how to implement AI without overcomplicating your stack.

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