Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast: Building Lifestyle & Financial Freedom With Short-Term Rentals

Shawn Moore
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Mar 6, 2026 • 42min

Episode 358 - *Learn From His Advice!* Member Shares Advice On Rehabbing A Property

WEBINAR LINK:https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89sWant to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here:https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7FOLLOW US:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16XJMvMbVo/https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoorehttps://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedomhttps://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmooreCONTACT US:support@vodyssey.comChapters00:00:00 Intro00:03:07 Craig's Journey into Real Estate00:05:58 Understanding Short-Term Rental Economics00:08:57 The Property Acquisition Story00:11:51 Challenges of Property Rehab00:15:04 Lessons Learned in Construction00:17:56 The Value of Professional Help00:21:43 Navigating Rehab Projects00:24:45 The Importance of Team Dynamics00:25:04 Preparing for Launch00:29:07 Occupancy and Revenue Insights00:31:31 Community and Support in Real Estate00:38:39 Lessons Learned and Advice
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Mar 4, 2026 • 46min

Episode 357 - 5 Biggest Challenges With Florida Market + Raising Financially Literate Children

WEBINAR LINK:https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89sWant to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here:https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7FOLLOW US:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16XJMvMbVo/https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoorehttps://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedomhttps://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmooreCONTACT US:support@vodyssey.comChapters00:00:00 Intro00:01:45 Florida's Short-Term Rental Landscape00:06:09 Challenges for Investors in Florida00:10:00 Understanding Market Saturation and Demand00:19:00 Navigating Risks and Regulations00:30:00 The Impact of Gen Z on the Market00:37:04 Engaging the Next Generation in Real Estate00:41:12 Conclusion and Key Takeaways
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Feb 27, 2026 • 48min

Episode 356 - First Time Inventors Share Advice They Wish They Knew...

WEBINAR LINK:https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89sWant to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here:https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7FOLLOW US:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16XJMvMbVo/https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoorehttps://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedomhttps://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmooreCONTACT US:support@vodyssey.comChapters00:00:00 Intro00:03:03 Background and Motivation for Investing00:05:55 Transitioning from Long-Term to Short-Term Rentals00:09:03 Market Selection and Decision-Making Process00:11:59 Finding the Right Property00:15:07 The Importance of Team and Support00:17:54 Navigating the Setup Phase00:21:15 Challenges and Concerns During Setup00:24:04 Anticipating Launch and Future Plans00:27:01 Advice for Future Investors
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Feb 25, 2026 • 33min

Episode 355 - Cartels, World Cup, and Revenue Up 600% - How Breaking News Directly Impacts Your Portfolio

WEBINAR LINK:https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89sWant to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here:https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7FOLLOW US:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16XJMvMbVo/https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoorehttps://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedomhttps://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmooreCONTACT US:support@vodyssey.comChapters00:00:00 Intro00:01:06 Impact of Cartel Violence on Short-Term Rentals00:10:03 FIFA World Cup and Its Implications for Rentals00:19:52 Strategies for Maximizing Rental Opportunities00:29:56 Conclusion and Key TakeawaysSOURCES:El Mencho1) https://www.thetraveler.org/cartel-violence-triggers-severe-travel-chaos-across-mexico/?utm_source=chatgpt.com2) https://passportsandgrub.com/mexico-travel-warning-safety-and-is-it-safe/?utm_source=chatgpt.com3) https://www.ainvest.com/news/el-mencho-death-liquidity-freeze-puerto-vallarta-tourism-flow-2602/?utm_source=chatgpt.comFIFA:1) https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/airbnb-offers-750-pull-first-time-hosts-fifa-world-cup-cities-2026-02-18/?utm_source=chatgpt.com2) https://www.airbnb.com/fifa3) https://news.airbnb.com/airbnb-and-fifa-announce-major-multi-tournament-partnership/
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Feb 20, 2026 • 42min

Episode 354 - Investing In Short Term Rentals With NO MONEY - How Our Member Did It

WEBINAR LINK:https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89sWant to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here:https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7FOLLOW US:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16XJMvMbVo/https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoorehttps://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedomhttps://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmooreCONTACT US:support@vodyssey.comPROPERTIES:1) https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/51491507?source_impression_id=p3_1676588334_fH0E5iKEK4ZAv0OV2) https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/618750601524539540?source_impression_id=p3_1675967498_YRBSXe6ONBFK2peV3) https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/50002008?source_impression_id=p3_1675967275_HGsx3Btmh7lvJjCJ4) https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/699999888857707150?source_impression_id=p3_1676588360_IDPidcUKVAtyIjOA
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Feb 18, 2026 • 37min

Episode 353 - Ai Is Taking Over - This Is How We Use It To Make More Money

WEBINAR LINK:https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89sWant to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here:https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7FOLLOW US:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16XJMvMbVo/https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoorehttps://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedomhttps://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmooreCONTACT US:support@vodyssey.comSOURCES:1) https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/13/airbnb-plans-to-bake-in-ai-features-for-search-discovery-and-support/2) https://mashable.com/article/airbnb-testing-ai-powered-search-feature3) https://nationaltoday.com/us/ma/boston/news/2026/02/14/airbnb-plans-to-integrate-ai-across-search-discovery-and-support/Chapters:00:00:00 Intro00:02:54 The Impact of AI on Property Management00:05:48 Curating Unique Experiences for Guests00:09:01 The Role of Property Managers in an AI World00:11:50 Strategies for Property Managers00:15:11 Pricing Strategies and AI Integration00:18:06 The Future of Customer Experience with AI00:21:08 Hypothetical Scenarios: Self-Management and Personal Touch
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Feb 13, 2026 • 40min

Episode 352 - Do You Need To Be Good At Hospitality To Succeed With STRs?

WEBINAR LINK:https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89sWant to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here:https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7PROPERTY:https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1580750884841571778?viralityEntryPoint=1&s=76FOLLOW US:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16XJMvMbVo/https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoorehttps://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedomhttps://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmooreCONTACT US:support@vodyssey.comChapters00:00:00 Intro00:01:09 Jesse's Journey into Hospitality and Real Estate00:03:05 Transitioning to Short-Term Rentals00:07:15 The Importance of Experience in Rentals00:10:11 Finding the Right Property00:12:06 Budgeting for Immersive Experiences00:13:06 Navigating Challenges in Property Acquisition00:19:38 Overview of the New Hampshire Market00:20:57 Launching the Property00:23:04 Creating a Unique Experience00:25:05 Target Audience and Marketing Strategy00:28:35 Design and Immersive Experience Plans00:31:06 Community Engagement and Support00:34:51 Lessons Learned and Future Plans
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Feb 11, 2026 • 53min

Episode 351 - STRs: Dying Asset or Hidden Goldmine? (DEBATE)

WEBINAR LINK:https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89sWant to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here:https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7FOLLOW US:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16XJMvMbVo/https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoorehttps://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedomhttps://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmooreCONTACT US:support@vodyssey.comChapters00:00:00 Intro00:02:44 Debating the Value of Short-Term Rentals00:07:09 Housing Costs and Market Dynamics00:09:00 Interest Rates and Investment Decisions00:12:39 Risk vs. Reward in Real Estate00:19:42 Saturation in the Market00:25:40 Time Investment for Returns00:30:59 Effort Required in Short-Term Rentals00:35:50 Understanding Costs in Real Estate00:41:59 The Impact of One Property00:45:32 Choosing the Right Coach
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Feb 6, 2026 • 58min

Episode 350 - $75k In Revenue In 2 Weeks... Building A STR Empire!

WEBINAR LINK:https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89sWant to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here:https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7FOLLOW US:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16XJMvMbVo/https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoorehttps://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedomhttps://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmooreCONTACT US:support@vodyssey.comTAMPA PROPERTIES:1) https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1029557714426114517?source_impression_id=p3_1762789330_P3QMjh9hYFX9ZhRu&modal=PHOTO_TOUR_SCROLLABLE2) https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1526024773485207902?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=0e41fa09-cd94-410d-811f-d43a680212df&source_impression_id=p3_1762876807_P31FPga1TjGtjiq63) https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1418406465427161515?source_impression_id=p3_1762876783_P3EGZFR_WSrbKitV4) https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/991340629644230893?source_impression_id=p3_1762876779_P3A5t4Fw9dQrrpBg
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Feb 4, 2026 • 46min

Episode 349 - Multi-Property Millionaire: The Truth To Scaling Short Term Rentals

WEBINAR LINK:https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89sWant to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here:https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7FOLLOW US:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16XJMvMbVo/https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoorehttps://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedomhttps://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmooreCONTACT US:support@vodyssey.comChapters00:00:00 Intro00:04:01 Navigating the Challenges of Scaling00:10:09 Understanding the Risks and Rewards of Scaling00:18:16 Maximizing Property Potential Before Scaling00:24:44 The Role of Management in Scaling00:26:18 Realistic Timelines for Property Acquisition00:32:12 Strategizing Property Purchases00:34:02 The Reality of Scaling Short-Term Rentals00:44:04 Final Thoughts on Scaling and Success

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