Ashley Cole
Short-term rental investor and operator based in Branson, Missouri, who owns 19 STRs and manages over 40 properties, and who provides expertise on STR operations, direct booking strategies, and property management.
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Nov 26, 2025 • 1h 24min
Seeing Greene with Ashley Cole | Episode 101
In this engaging discussion, short-term rental expert Ashley Cole shares insights on navigating the evolving Airbnb landscape. She addresses frustrations with current policies, offering strategies for hosts feeling squeezed out. Learn about the advantages of direct bookings versus OTAs and how to choose the right property manager. Ashley also explains the importance of vetting managers and recognizing warning signs of those who may not have owners' best interests at heart. Get ready for expert tips on boosting your rental's profitability!
Feb 12, 2026 • 1h 25min
Airbnb Is Turning on Hosts—Here’s What Investors Should Do
Ashley Cole, a Branson-based short-term rental investor who owns 19 STRs and manages 40+, offers a practical lens on current STR realities. They discuss rent-by-the-room and rehab house-hacking, rising Airbnb fee and refund issues, the move toward direct bookings and professional managers, and tools like dynamic pricing to protect returns.
