No Vacancy The Podcast with Natalie Palmer

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast!Get ready to learn more from Emily at Level Up Your Listing Summit, March 11-13th in Scottsdale AZ!Code EMILY saves you 10% on ticketsOn this week's episode:Interview with Emily Lethgo about using social media platforms to increase bookings. Emily shares her experiences in property management and offers key tips on social media engagement, direct bookings, interacting with booking platforms, and creating an inviting online presence for potential guests.AITAH: How does this guest actually function in real life?!Connect with Emily:Emily is offering my listeners a special offer to join The Content Collective for only $7! Normally $47. You'll receive a full month of done-for-you social media prompts specifically designed for Short Term Rentals. This gives you a strategy to follow with trending audios and so much more! Use code NATALIE at checkout!https://www.hostwithemily.co/thecontentcollectivehttps://www.instagram.com/emilylethgo/https://www.hostwithemily.cohttps://www.tiktok.com/@emilylethgoThank you to my sponsors!Start using Turno today!Get 3 months of HostGPO for free! Connect:Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb InstagramPodcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast!On this week's episode:This week I interview Brent Phillips, the owner of Milk and Honey Ranch, an Airbnb property in Texas. As Brent shares his journey of establishing the ranch, he touches upon the challenges he faced including a major financial loss that led to a comprehensive revamp of the ranch's business strategy. Brent talks about his commitment to providing unique experiences for his guests and mentions plans to build 12 units on the ranch. However, these plans took a backseat when his wife was involved in a nearly fatal car accident. Showcasing immense resilience, Brent discusses how he remains hopeful and positive during these challenging situations.Connect with Brent:Follow Milk & Honey Ranch on InstagramBook a stay at Milk & Honey RanchSupport Brent and Daniela's GoFundMeThank you to my sponsors:Start using Turno today!Get 3 months of HostGPO for free! Save $200 on your Level Up Your Listing Summit ticket ticket until Feb 14th!Connect:Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb InstagramPodcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Friday, and welcome back to another Airbnb Advice Column!0:42 - Melinda: I’m confused on which insurance I need as a cohost? Should I get Proper insurance?Get Proper InsuranceTry Steadily Landlord Insurance3:57 - Cora: How to know how much my extra guest fee on Airbnb should be?9:05 - Tammy: I’m so over AirCover. My last few experiences with them have been awful. Any tips on how to make the AirCover process more streamlined?Try out Waivo!14:11 - Brooke: Just finished listening to your ADU episode from Wednesday, so good! Question for you, you’ve talked before about how you think it’s easier to host from afar. Are you nervous to have guests in your backyard?Save $200 on your Level Up Your Listing Summit ticket until 2/14! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast!On this week's episode:Discussing ADUs and housing investments with @ryanohousing. Ryan shares his extensive knowledge on ADUs, including the challenges and benefits involved in building these structures. AITAH for not giving a refund to a guest that reached out three weeks later?!Grab Your Ticket For the SoCal ADU Tour on Sat Feb 10th (I'll be there!): https://socaladutours.ticketspice.com/socal-adu-tours?t=HowToADUADU Academy on Fri Feb 9th (discount code): https://www.aduspecialist.org/aduacademyRealm promo link (Ryan's affiliate): https://l.realmhome.com/how-to-aduRenofi promo link (Ryan's affiliate): http://loan.renofi.com/how-to-adu/Connect with Ryan!youtube.com/c/howtoaduinstagram.com/ryanohousingtiktok.com/@howtoadufacebook.com/groups/howtoaduSave $200 on your Level Up Your Listing Summit ticket  ticket until Feb 14th!Start using Turno today!Get 3 months of HostGPO for free! Connect:Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb InstagramPodcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast!On this week's episode:Stacey St. John, a successful real estate investor and property manager, shares her journey into short-term rental investment, her property management strategies, and her future plans to develop a resort.AITAH for not trusting my cleaner who bailed on me and lied to me?!Save $100 on the Virtual Summit before 1/19!Connect with Stacey St. JohnSave $300 on your Level Up Your Listing Summit ticket until January 14th!Start using Turno today!Get 3 months of HostGPO for free! Connect:Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb InstagramPodcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast!On this week's episode:Interview with Assaf Karmon, CEO of Turno, on how the Turno app improves the hosting experience by automating the cleaning process, inventory tracking, payments, and taxes, and how it also offers a marketplace for finding reliable cleaners.AITAH: Is this really who you want to be hooking up with?Thank you to Turno for supporting this show and gifting No Vacancy listeners with this generous offer!Complete 1 clean with Turno and get a $150 Amazon Gift Card– turno.com/novacancyGet 3 months of HostGPO for free! Purchase your Level Up Your Listing Summit ticket now to save $300 before prices go up on 1/14!Connect:Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb InstagramPodcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast!On this week's episode:My ins and outs for 2024AITAH: "I am going to sue you for misrepresentation" -RenterSave $300 on your Level Up Your Listing Summit ticket until January 14th!StayFi | Use Code NOVACANCY to Get 50% Off Your First 3 Months with StayFiStart using Turno today!Get 3 months of HostGPO for free! Connect:Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb InstagramPodcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast!On this week's episode:Interview with Heather Blankenship, a diversified real estate investor. Heather shares her journey from investing in RV parks to mobile home parks, and then venturing into boutique motels. AITAH: "I love everything about this property, except the bedding. Are you able to change all of the sheets and duvet covers to white?" Join Minoan for FREEStayFi | Use Code NOVACANCY to Get 50% Off Your First 3 Months with StayFiSave $300 on your Level Up Your Listing Summit ticket until January 14th!Connect:Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb InstagramPodcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast!On this week's episode:Interview with Amber Paul, aka @watchmetravelhack, about her experiences with credit card travel hacking. Amber shares her knowledge about taking advantage of credit card reward points, managing multiple credit cards, responsibly leveraging credit card offers, and opportunities for business cards.AITAH: Asking a guest for a 5 star review?!Connect with Amber and get her breakdown of the current BEST credit cards: @watchmetravelhackSave $300 on your Level Up Your Listing Summit ticket until January 14th!StayFi | Use Code NOVACANCY to Get 50% Off Your First 3 Months with StayFiConnect:Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb InstagramPodcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast!On this week's episode:David Huey, full time software salesman, delves into his philosophy of being debt free and paying off his mortgage early!AITAH: I'M PISSED! Screenshots of an interaction between a guest AND ME!Connect with David on InstragramGet 5.5% APY with Wealthfront! *at time of this recording*This is the tool I'm currently using to track my net worth, assets, and liabilities, and where I'm keeping my emergency fund + 6 months of living costs.StayFi | Use Code NOVACANCY to Get 50% Off Your First 3 Months with StayFiConnect:Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb InstagramPodcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices