Anthony Gantt is a retired Marine and Founder of atease. After experiencing complications with short-term rental stays during his many relocations in the military, Anthony identified a common problem with short-term rentals: they were often not compliant with the government’s high standards (the way hotels and motels were), and so the employees staying in them weren’t eligible for travel and lodging reimbursement.

atease (at ease) is the new game in town that is helping hosts diversify their listing opportunities and earn more income by serving military and government personnel. atease helps to ensure that your property is in line with government standards, opening up your bookings to the constantly moving military and government employees. This m

Resources:

• PCSAtEase.com
• @At_Ease_Rentals on Instagram
• At Ease on LinkedIn
• #STRShareSunday: @d.bdens

Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between.

Addie asks:

Our township wants to impose their own licensing and taxes on short-term rentals, and while they deliberate, they’re proposing a one-year ban on all new STRs. This poses issues for our business and we’re just finishing up a new property and getting ready to list it. What can we do?

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMA

Resources:

• Go to rentresponsibly.org to get involved in your local community’s STR industry.

Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

It’s time for #strsharesunday! Today we are sharing Yellowood Farm

These hosts are right in our backyard, how have we not met already? These designers-gone-farmers working on yard-turned-farm. They have axe and tool restoration, they have a farm, and we totally want to stay.

Check out their feed and get ready to feel inspired! This is THE spot. This family had a dream and they made it happen. It's a renovated 1950s home situated alongside a small family farm where fresh flowers and free range eggs await! Excellent use of wallpaper too

They have mapped out all the areas of landscaping in their property right in their listing, which is so awesome. Far enough out of the city limits but still has some amazing stargazing, and it's just a short walk from taverns and local shops.

They have really leveraged who they are as humans and what they love to do, and they've translated that into their brand. If you're ever confused about how to brand your rental, look no further than...

While working for Citi Bank doing financial research and analytics four years ago, Kenny purchased his first short term rental. After deciding to grow his STR portfolio, he found it difficult to identify the best STR markets based on his budget.

He founded STR Insights in 2021 as a tool to help investors find their best STR markets. He now has 6 STR's throughout New York. Kenny helps investors find the best STR markets using data and unique finding strategies based on their circumstances.

Resources:

• Get STR Insights
• Meet Kenny at our very first LIVE event! Lean more and get your tickets at https://www.thanksforvisiting.me/vegas
• #STRShareSunday: @Yellowood_Farm

Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between.

Jesse asks:

We just purchased property in another state, which is zoned residential upstairs and commercial/office space downstairs. What tips do you have for managing a rental property from long-distance? And do you have any ideas for leveraging the commercial space on the first floor?

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMA

Resources:

• Courtney’s original question from Episode 190

Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

It’s time for #strsharesunday! Today we are sharing Dunraven River House

This unique property is located in the Catskills and there is so much that we love about it!

They have a private creek and swimming hole on two acres, and an old, rustic barn that can be used for dining and events. We don't think we've ever seen a property like this! They could have taken an old barn and just gotten rid of it, but instead, they have built an entire experience around that old barn!

Go to their feed and see all the things they've done with this beautiful barn and this historic home. We also love that they are female owned and run (girl power!). Well done, Mary!

Dunraven River House on Instagram

Dunraven River House on AirBnB

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We would love to feature YOU, so don’t forget to use #STRShareSunday to get your chance!

Zeona McIntyre has been an Airbnb host since 2012. After 10 years of managing short-term rentals across the globe, she has transitioned to selling Real Estate to investors looking to house hack or live for free. She is an avid Real Estate Investor owning a double-digit portfolio of short and medium-term rentals. 

She has been featured on BiggerPockets, Mr. Money Mustache, NPR, Business Insider, and more than 50 podcasts. She spends half the year in Boulder, Colorado, and the other half traveling the world as an international pet sitter.

Zeona has gone from $50K in debt to Financially Free in just 2 years with Airbnb. Now, her focus is on Medium-Term Rentals, highlighted in her new book, 30-Day Stay, where she covers the benefits of medium-length stays over constant turnovers and changing city regulations.

Resources:

• Zeona’s Book, 30-Day Stay: On Amazon or BiggerPockets.com 

• ZeonaMcIntyre.com

• @ZeonaMcIntyre on Instagram

• @ZeonaMcIntyre on Twitter

• ...

Welcome to another Ask Me Anything (Ask Us Anything?) episode! Each week we’ll answer your questions on STR, real estate, OTAs, and everything in between.

Holly asks:

Should I take on a partnership? How do I know if partnering up is the right move for my business, and once I decide, how do I know I’ve found the right partner?

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. To hear your voice on the show and send a question to Sarah & Annette, visit Speakpipe.com/ThanksforvisitingAMA

Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.

It’s time for #strsharesunday! Today we are sharing All Belong Co.

This account is very near and dear to our hearts. Amy is a coach inside our Hosting Business Mastery Method and we have been instagram friends for years! We are so excited to meet her IRL in just a few weeks.

She is launching a new property that has literally been YEARS in the making: a vintage caboose on her property that overlooks a factory and train tracks, as if the caboose itself is a part of the landscape. It is drop dead gorgeous!

Amy and the rest of her beautiful family have put so much love into the caboose (literally... they painted the word LOVE on the side). They transported it from West Virginia and redone the entire thing in a true labor of love.

We cannot wait for each and every one of you to follow Amy on instagram and give her a heart on her property. Amy is truly creating an experience and we are so proud of her amazing journey. She has gone all in on this and put so much into it and we...

Quarterly recaps are a MUST for your business. Whether you’re managing properties for clients, or self-operating your STR listings, regular quarterly reports can help provide a holistic, high-level view of your business’ performance.

This real data puts a different spin on the day to day grind, especially in those moments where you feel like you’re having a slow week or your booking calendar is empty. Having oversight into your listings’ performance from month to month, and quarter to quarter, allows you to zoom out and keep you informed. Data over drama!

Our 4 Key Metrics in the Quarterly Report:

1. Occupancy rate
2. Average Daily Rate (ADR) = Total Rev / Nights Sold
3. Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) = Total Rev / Available Rooms
4. Total Revenue

Resources:

• #STRShareSunday: @AllBelong.co

Thanks for Visiting is produced by Crate Media.