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

Successful Vacation Rental Owners, Dan & Amy Hanson purchased their first vacation home investment by finally saying “YES” and chasing their dreams.Dan & Amy share the ups, downs and everything in between as we dive into their journey in the vacation rental world.Similar to so many success stories, here’s what I can tell you about Dan & Amy.They are hungry, driven, up for the work, and THEY LISTEN. I’ve worked with thousands of people who say they want to build a portfolio of Lifestyle Assets, and I can tell you that the people who get results are always the best listeners and they take massive action.Most people listen with the intent to reply, Dan & Amy listen with the intent to understand. That understanding then turns into action, that action into results.Go listen to their awesome story on this week’s podcast episode.As always, thanks for being the best part of this show and please subscribe and leave us a review if you find value in what we are doing.Cheers,Shawn MooreFounder, Vodyssey.comGo check out their property below:https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/685011009285925340

When it comes to success, people often debate between experience and knowledge. Now, knowledge is great, but let's face it, without the ability to apply it, it's useless! That's why experience is the real game-changer! It's the hands-on, in-the-trenches learning that separates the winners from the losers. And the best part? You can't "fake" experience. You either have it or you don't. - it's the key to unlocking success!In today's episode, I share a crazy story of knowledge without experience backfiring on a successful investor I know.As always, thanks for being the best part of this show. Please subscribe and leave us a review if you find value in what we are doing.Cheers,Shawn MooreFounder, Vodyssey.com

First time vacation rental owners, Nate & Jen Morris, were first introduced to vacation home investing just over a year ago.Nate shares the ups, downs and everything in between as we dive into the journey into their first vacation rental investment. They purchased in one of the nation's most saturated markets and they continue to get their unfair share of business. Nate shares how they do it in our conversation today. Similar to all of our success stories, here's what I can tell you about Nate & Jen. They are hungry, driven, up for the work, and THEY LISTEN.I've worked with thousands of people who say they want to build a portfolio of Lifestyle Assets, and I can tell you that the people who get results are always the best listeners and they take massive action.Most people listen with the intent to reply, Nate & Jen listen with the intent to understand. That understanding then turns into action, that action into results. Go listen to their awesome story on this weeks podcast episode.As always, thanks for being the best part of this show and please subscribe and leave us a review if you find value in what we are doing.Cheers,Shawn MooreFounder, Vodyssey.comGo check out their property below:https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/22942896?source_impression_id=p3_1681508341_BJScWDkm0AC%2BYoyb

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Andres Perez. He and his wife Eliska are two individuals who have taken their financial future into their own hands and are on track to invest full time in vacation homes in just over a year.Andres and Eliska were fed up with the limitations of the corporate world and decided to pursue their dreams of lifestyle and financial freedom. They took the leap and raised capital from a few close investors, and they haven't looked back since.They're passionate about investing in vacation homes and they are well on their way to lifestyle and financial freedom. Even after facing the challenges of not one, but two major hurricanes in their first year of ownership, they're more determined than ever to succeed.In our interview, Andres shares the ups and downs of their journey, including the lessons they've learned along the way. Their story is inspiring, and I'm excited for you to hear it.So, join us for this incredible conversation about building a life of financial freedom through vacation home investments. It's going to be one for the books.As always, thanks for being the best part of this show and please subscribe and leave us a review if you find value in what we are doing.Cheers,Shawn MooreFounder, Vodyssey.com You can check out Andres & Eliska's vacation home or book a stay on AirBnB at the link below: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/555712594485174430

Are you ready to take your short term rental business to the next level? If you're like me, you're always looking for new ways to leverage cutting-edge technology and stay ahead of the competition. That's why I'm super excited to bring you today's episode!We're diving deep into the world of AI, and let me tell you, it's a game-changer. Our guest today is none other than Bart Sobies, the AI guru behind ibooked.online. This guy knows his stuff, and he's here to share some killer tips and tricks on how you can use AI to maximize your short term rental business.So buckle up and get ready to take some serious notes, because this episode is packed with valuable insights that you won't want to miss. Trust me, your business will thank you for tuning in! As always, thanks for being the best part of this show and please subscribe and leave us a review if you find value in what we are doing.Cheers,Shawn MooreFounder, Vodyssey.com5 Day AI Challenge: https://ibooked.online/aiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ibooked.online/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bart-sobies/

Brian & Susan began feeling the drag of corporate life and their entrepreneurial side got them looking into vacation home investing. They have never investing in real estate before, but after a lot of research, they dove in and purchased their first cabin a little over a year ago. Brian & Susan have since become hooked on the many possibilities of building lifestyle and financial freedom investing in vacation homes and are already renovating properties 2 & 3 as we speak.Brian shares the ups and downs of their first full year in business and many of the lessons learned along the way. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. As always, thanks for being the best part of this show and please subscribe and leave us a review if you find value in what we are doing.Cheers,Shawn MooreFounder, Vodyssey.com You can check out Brian & Susan's vacation home or book a stay on VRBO at the link below: https://www.vrbo.com/9629050ha?unitId=8711253

Elise was looking for an asset that could help her save on the massive tax bill she was paying each year when someone suggested she look into investing in short term rentals. She dove in right out of the gate and bit off a bit more than she had planned with an older home purchase that needed some work.However, through the challenges, she has become hooked on the many possibilities of building lifestyle and financial freedom investing in vacation homes. I can't wait for you to hear her story and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. As always, thanks for being the best part of this show and please subscribe and leave us a review if you find value in what we are doing.Cheers,Shawn MooreFounder, Vodyssey.com You can check out Elise's vacation home or book a stay on AirBNB at the link below: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/778127208429738774

I'm joined today with one of our Vodyssey Empire Club members, Benjamin Kimball. Ben shares his amazing story of grit and determination to reach his goals despite some huge challenges and hurdles along the way. I can't wait for you to hear his story and I hope it is as inspirational to you as it was for me. As always, thanks for being the best part of this show and please subscribe and leave us a review if you find value in what we are doing.Cheers,Shawn MooreFounder, Vodyssey.comYou can visit Ben's properties and book a stay at the links below:https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/51491507https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/50002008https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/618750601524539540https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/699999888857707150

My #1 goal has always been to help investors not only succeed in vacation rental investing, but to also walk into this game with their eyes wide open.I've always said that short term rental investing is not the right fit for everyone. In today's episode, I want to share 3 things you should be aware of BEFORE you dive into short term rental investing. ​​​​As always, thanks for being the best part of this show and please subscribe and leave us a review if you find value in what we are doing.Cheers,Shawn MooreFounder, Vodyssey.com

You can feel it in the air—economic concern is riding high with the consensus of many economic forecasters predicting at least a mild recession in 2023. But there are a few bright spots, too. Data shows us that the vacation rental industry has more cause to stay optimistic than despair, as travel tailwinds still have the power to overcome economic headwinds. With employment remaining strong and consumer interest increasingly turning to travel, the diverse and often affordable experiences offered by short-term rentals (STRs) will continue to draw crowds in 2023—both on the supply and the demand side.In short, the performance forecasting isn’t quite on par with the stellar and even dramatic results the industry saw in 2021 and 2022. But it’s clear 2023 will be a year of mature performance from an industry that recovered more nimbly than conventional lodging and recently reached all-time highs in supply, demand, and total revenue.As always, thanks for being the best part of this show and please subscribe and leave us a review if you find value in what we are doing.Cheers,Shawn MooreFounder, Vodyssey.com