No Vacancy The Podcast with Natalie Palmer
Natalie Palmer, Airbnb Host
A show for Airbnb hosts, new and experienced! Every Wednesday Natalie takes listeners behind the scenes of what it’s really like to be a short-term rental host, how to make it easier, mistakes to avoid, and how to get more bookings at higher rates. As an Airbnb Ambassador and 26x Superhost managing 10 properties, all remotely from home while being a stay at home mom of two, Natalie knows what it takes to succeed as an STR host and make this business fit into your lifestyle, not the other way around.
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Apr 28, 2023 • 19min
Airbnb Advice Column: I Want to Quit Hosting & How to Tell If Guest Complaints are Genuine??
Welcome to another Airbnb Advice Column bonus episode. Hope you enjoy! XOXO - Natalie2:01 - Serena:Help. I’ve been feeling so burnt out. Doing all the things, adding all the amenities, and still getting picky guests leaving 4 star reviews. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong and am thinking of quitting.4:54 - Phil:I know you always talk about niching down, but I’m worried that going too strong in a niche will affect possible resale value.Check out this spa-themed listing in Palm Springs9:10 - Harry:My wife and I are trying to decide if we should buy in the market where we want to retire, or go to a more cash flowing market.11:22 - Tara:How to decide if a monetary refund is warranted. Never sure if guests are just fishing or it’s legitimately justified.17:15 - Sam:How do I become a guest on your podcast?!Send guest submissions to airbnbwithnatalie@gmail.comThank you to Savvy Realty for sponsoring this episode! Work with Tyler Coon and the Savvy Realty Team:Savvy Realty CoastalSavvy Realty Bourbon TrailListen to Episode 40 with Tyler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 26, 2023 • 44min
54. Become a Passive Investor and Stop Owing Taxes & This Guest Is Giving Murder Vibes - Interview with Ryan Bakke
Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast!On this week's episode:Ryan Bakke is back for the third time to discuss passive investing without owning any real estateWas this host right in declining this guest for wanting a space to cry loudly?Join Minoan for FREEConnect with Ryan BakkeConnect:Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb Level Up Your Listing Women's Summit Tickets!InstagramSchedule a 1:1 consultation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 19, 2023 • 26min
53. What Netflix's $3 Billion Loss Just Taught Me & Cheating Scandals in Your Airbnb?!
On this week's episode:Netflix’s Love is Blind Live Finale Fiasco and How It Made Me Think of STRsThis guest saw a ghost for 10 minutes and the host had no questions.Checkout Minoan and claim their offer just for No Vacancy listeners here!Connect:Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb Level Up Your Listing Women's Summit Tickets!InstagramSchedule a 1:1 consultation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 12, 2023 • 35min
52. 4 Hospitality Lessons We Can Learn From Hotels & Are People Giving Birth in Airbnbs?? - with Wil Slickers
Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast!On this week's episode:Guest host takeover with Wil Slickers and his 4 lessons in hospitality that you can apply to your STR businessShould this host have “Elevated Superhost” status for their guest giving birth in their Airbnb?!!Thank you to Savvy Realty for sponsoring this episode! Work with Tyler Coon and the Savvy Realty Team:Savvy Realty CoastalSavvy Realty Bourbon TrailListen to Episode 40 with TylerConnect:Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb Level Up Your Listing Women's Summit Tickets!InstagramSchedule a 1:1 consultationPodcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 5, 2023 • 51min
51. Why Is No One Talking About This?! The Secret Strategy That's Making $8k a Month - Interview with Noble Crawford
Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast!On this week's episode:Interview with Noble Crawford and all about his flight attendant crash pad propertiesReacting to a host complaining about not getting Superhost status this quarterConnect with Noble on InstagramThank you to Savvy Realty for sponsoring this episode! Work with Tyler Coon and the Savvy Realty Team:Savvy Realty CoastalSavvy Realty Bourbon TrailListen to Episode 40 with TylerConnect:Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb Level Up Your Listing Women's Summit Tickets!InstagramSchedule a 1:1 consultationPodcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 31, 2023 • 18min
Airbnb Advice Column: The 4 Types of Guests You'll Encounter and Whether or Not to Review Them
Welcome to another Airbnb Advice Column bonus episode. Hope you enjoy! XOXO - Natalie0:55 Question #1 - Choosing which toiletries to provide2:41 Question #2 - Laundry service costs with cleaners6:33 Question #3 - Short term vs mid term rentals9:55 Question #4 - Leaving reviews on guests12:02 Question #5 - Handling noise complaints with pets13:50 Question #6 - Figuring out how many guests you can accommodate16:59 Question #7 - Providing services to hosts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 29, 2023 • 42min
50. SPRING CLEANING: 22 Hidden Issues to Address in Your Airbnb This Season (#20 is NASTYYYYY)
Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast!On this week's episode:This week I give 22 things to look out for this season for Spring cleaning!This host booked for the first time in a full month-- but with an overall 1.5 star rated guest?! Is it worth it?!!Thank you to Savvy Realty for sponsoring this episode! Work with Tyler Coon and the Savvy Realty Team:Savvy Realty CoastalSavvy Realty Bourbon TrailListen to Episode 40 with TylerConnect:Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb Level Up Your Listing Women's Summit Tickets!InstagramSchedule a 1:1 consultationPodcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 22, 2023 • 1h 16min
49. Managing a Million Dollar Portfolio While Homeschooling 6 Kids - Interview with @yourfamilysplace
Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast!On this week's episode:This week I chat with Rose Tipka all about her massive acreage STR portfolio, how she accidentally got started, and how she manages everything as a mom of six!!Airbnb is the Airbnb-hole?!?! The one thing that might make me quit using Airbnb.Connect with Rose @yourfamilysplace_Thank you to Savvy Realty for sponsoring this episode! Work with Tyler Coon and the Savvy Realty Team:Savvy Realty CoastalSavvy Realty Bourbon TrailListen to Episode 40 with TylerConnect:Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb Level Up Your Listing Women's Summit Tickets!InstagramSchedule a 1:1 consultationPodcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 15, 2023 • 1h 18min
48. Asking Proper Insurance: Do We Need Cameras on the Pool?! Are Candles OK?? Can I Provide Booze?
Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast!On this week's episode:All things Proper Insurance, why STR specific insurance benefits you, what specifically is covered, and reasonable means of defense for risk management.Reacting to a host Airbnb-hole charging shipping and handling for an item that was leftConnect:Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb Level Up Your Listing Women's Summit Tickets!InstagramSchedule a 1:1 consultationPodcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 8, 2023 • 36min
47. What I Learned From YOU at LUYL Summit - Are We All Converting to 420 Friendly Listings??
Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast!On this week's episode:I recap my favorite conversations from Level Up Your Listing Summit that I had with YOU. The attendees were truly the most inspiring part of the summit, and I learned something from every person I talked to; from running your STR business while homeschooling 6 kids, to being booked six months out with NO internet, to converting your property to a weed-friendly listing and TRIPLING your nightly rate, and more... Thank you for sharing your stories with me.P.S. Listen through to hear how you might be on stage at next year's summit ;)Level Up Your Listing Summit ReplaysConnect:Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb Level Up Your Listing Women's Summit Tickets!InstagramSchedule a 1:1 consultationPodcast Producer: Kelsey Lujan | kelseylujan@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
