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Vacation Property Secrets
Vacation Property Secrets is the insider's guide to investing in vacation home properties.
In each episode, Vacation Property Secrets provides listeners with actionable information to maximize returns, minimize investment risk and make profitable and enjoyable investments. Hosted by short-term vacation property investment expert Rodman Schley, this series dives deep into the fundamentals that drive successful vacation home investments. Learn how to make investment decisions based on sound financial principles—not emotions. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, Vacation Property Secrets provides actionable insights and expert guidance to help you navigate the vacation rental market with confidence.
Connect with us at: https://www.vacationpropertysecrets.com
Episodes
30 episodes
How to Raise Capital for Short-Term Rentals
Want to scale your short-term rental business but don’t have enough money to start? In this episode, we break down exactly how to raise capital for short-term rentals using private equity, real estate syndication, Reg A and Reg D offerin...
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The Smartest Way to Analyze Real Estate Deals for Cash Flow & ROI
Want to make smarter real estate investments? In this episode, real estate expert Danny Beit-Or breaks down the smartest way to analyze real estate deals using a proven system that has evaluated over 150,000 properties.Learn how to asses...
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39:40
Cost Segregation Explained - Keep More Money & Grow Your Portfolio
Want to keep more of your hard-earned money AND grow your real estate portfolio faster? 🏡💰In this episode, we break down cost segregation — the powerful real estate tax strategy most property owners have never heard of, but that can save yo...
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31:44
Beyond Airbnb: Direct Booking Advice Every Short-Term Rental Host Needs to Know
Ready to take control of your short-term rental business and stop relying 100% on Airbnb or VRBO? In this episode of the Vacation Property Secrets Podcast, host Rodman Schley sits down with Boostly founder Mark Simpson, a global leader in the d...
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36:43
Airbnb Is Evolving | Here’s What Hosts Must Do in 2025
The Airbnb game is evolving — again. In 2025, beautiful decor alone won’t cut it. In this episode of the Vacation Property Secrets Show, hospitality expert Erin Lenhardt breaks down exactly what short-term rental hosts MUST do to stay competiti...
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47:32
AI Tools for Property Management: How to Automate & Scale Your Vacation Rentals
Looking for the best AI tools for property management? This episode shows you how to automate vacation rentals, improve efficiency with property management automation, and scale your STR business using tools like ChatGPT for real estate. Heathe...
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50:26
Creating a Lifestyle Business with Rentals
In this episode, Sarah Weaver shares how she created a lifestyle business through remote real estate investing and mid-term rentals. From managing 20 units across 4 states while traveling globally to building a team and launching multiple busin...
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41:52
How to Finance a Vacation Home with Limtied Capital
You'll be suprised at how you can Finance your dream Vacation Home with Limited Capital! In this episode of the Vacation Property Secrets podcast, host Rodman Schley discusses common misconceptions about vacation home investing. H...
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Why NOW Is the Best Time to Buy Vacation Rentals
Are we in a buyer’s market for vacation rentals? Real estate powerhouse Avery Carl, CEO of The Short Term Shop and author of "Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth", breaks it down in this powerful episode.📉 With interest rates high and b...
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37:50
How To Avoid These Common Lending Mistakes with AirBNB's
In this episode of the Vacation Property Secrets Podcast, host Rodman Schley interviews Drew Hittner, a real estate expert and founder of Hostlo, who specializes in lending for short-term vacation rentals (STVRs). They discuss the concept of ho...
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43:32
Why Buying Right is Key to Vacation Property Profitability
In this episode of the Vacation Property Secrets Podcast, we reveal why buying right is the key to vacation property profitability. Adam Norko, Chief Growth Officer at Travel Advantage Network and host of The Art of Hospital...
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49:35
Top 10 Mistakes with Vacation Property Financing
In this episode of the Vacation Property Secrets Podcast, we uncover the top mistakes investors make when financing vacation properties—and how to avoid them. Guest expert David Little, co-founder of Crown Capital Resources, shares insider tips...
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38:37
Biggest Tax Mistakes of Rental Properties
In this episode of the Vacation Property Secrets Podcast, we dive into the biggest tax mistakes rental property owners make and how to avoid them. Guest expert Amanda Han, CPA and real estate tax strategist, shares the most overlooked deduction...
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40:50
Why Resort-Style AirBNBs are The Next Big Trend
Is investing in resort-style Airbnbs the future of short-term rentals? In this episode of Vacation Property Secrets, we dive into why high-end, experience-driven vacation homes are outperforming traditional rentals. Guest expert Alon O...
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45:34
Scaling Secrets: How to Grow Your Short-Term Rental Business Like a Pro
Ready to scale your short-term rental business like a pro? In this episode, I sit down with Kim Herrlein, CEO of Purveyors of Leisure, a short-term rental expert specializing in high-end vacation homes and boutique hotels. Kim shares her inside...
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49:41
Financial Forecasting for Vacation Homes
Financial Forecasting for Vacation Homes: How to Accurately Predict Profitability & ROIAre you thinking about investing in a vacation home but unsure how to project its financial performance? In this episode of Vacation Property Sec...
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42:17
The Ultimate Financing Hack for Short-Term Rental Investors
In this episode of the Vacation Property Secrets Show , we dive into the ultimate financing hack that every short-term rental investor should know. Mortgage expert Emmett Dempsey breaks down how Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) loans can help...
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35:24
Vacation Rental Safety: How to Protect Your Guests and Property
In this episode, Rodman Schley sits down with safety expert Justin Ford to talk about why vacation property safety should be a top priority for rental owners. They cover common risks like slips, trips, falls, and pool safety, as we...
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46:03
How Natural Disasters Impact Vacation Rentals: What Investors Need to Know
In this episode of *Vacation Property Secrets*, we dive deep into how natural disasters impact vacation rentals and what property owners can do to safeguard their investments. Rodman Schley is joined by Nick Massey, Director of Sal...
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47:51
The Ultimate Guide to Financial Forecasting for Vacation Rentals
In this episode, host Rodman Schley welcomes Zach Lemaster, founder and CEO of Rent to Retirement, to share expert insights on vacation rental investing. Together, they dive into topics such as how to project rental income, estimate operating e...
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49:05
How Accessibility Upgrades Can Maximize Your Vacation Rental Income - Mobility Friendly Rentals
How Accessibility Upgrades Can Maximize Your Vacation Rental Income - Mobility Friendly RentalsIn this episode of the Vacation Property Secrets Podcast, host Rodman Schley welcomes Lorraine Woodward, CEO and founder of Becoming Rentable...
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44:21
How to Create a Family Friendly Vacation Rental Experience to Make Even More Money with Rose Tipka
On this episode Rodman Schley welcomes Rose Tipka, founder of Your Family’s Place. Rose shares her expertise on creating family-friendly vacation rental experiences diving deep into how you can transform your property into a welcoming space for...
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36:27
Boost your Five Star reviews with Automated Guest Messaging: Tanya Rooney of Tribe Builders
In this episode, Tanya Rooney, host of the Tribe Builders podcast and seasoned real estate proprietor, shares her insights on how automated guest messaging can significantly enhance the guest experience and boost five-star reviews. Tanya delves...
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40:07
Use Your AirBNB to Travel for FREE with Landon Wilkinson of Hostshare
In this episode, guest Landon Wilkinson, co-founder of Hostshare, explains how the platform enables short-term vacation rental owners to travel for free by using vacant dates across other Hostshare properties. Find out how you receive 21 travel...
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36:42
A Dummies Guide to Maximize Your Cash Flow with Jeff Svetec of AirBNB for Dummies
In this episode, James Svetec co-author of AirBNB for Dummies and Founder of BNB Mastery emphasizes the importance of buying short-term vacation rentals based on solid fundamentals, managing operating expenses and income projections carefully. ...
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