SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Co...
Welcome to the SmartStay Show, your go-to podcast for mastering Short-Term Rentals on Airbnb, Vrbo, and beyond. For more Airbnb tips, visit smartstayshow.com and smartstaycoaching.com.
Hosted by 30-time Airbnb Superhost Jason Muth and Real Estate Attorney Rory Gill, we equip you with the tools to launch, manage, and optimize your vacation rental like a pro.
Unlike other shows, we specifically cater to owners of small-but-mighty portfolios who self-manage their properties. Each episode delivers expert insights, legal tips, and proven strategies from successful hosts across the U.S. Whether you’re buying your first property, improving your listing, or looking to stay ahead of the competition, we offer actionable advice and real-life stories to help you thrive.
From pricing strategies to guest communication, we provide the playbook to turn your property into a top-performing rental. Subscribe now and unlock your rental’s full potential with the SmartStay Show!
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EVEN YOU Can Use City Websites to Buy Real Esta...
Meet Matt Davis! He shares some of the lessons that he learned along the way, including how to raise money from friends and family for smaller projects and how there are still good deals out there as long as you put yourself in a position to find them!
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Learning From A Loan Officer - What Happens BEH...
We discuss the many types of buyer personas that exist, life as a loan officer, what it's like to work as an apartment leasing manager, and how psychology majors can success in real estate in overcoming objections and working with all different types of buyers.
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Breaking Up With Your Real Estate Co-Owner | Ja...
Some of the nastiest cases we have ever handled involved real estate co-owners going their separate ways. Married couples can get a divorce through the courts, but what happens when unmarried co-owners can’t agree? What happens when unmarried couples, siblings, or business partners can’t resolve their differences?
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Should We Create An LLC For Our Real Estate Inv...
This is a question that comes up a lot – even though it’s probably not the most important question. Your investment strategy is more impactful than a choice of a business entity. Nevertheless, an LLC can be a useful tool for some types of real estate investors and certain investments.
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How to Understand CRITICAL Real Estate Market M...
Whether you are a buyer, investor, agent, or homeowner, there is no shortage of data when it comes to local housing markets. With so much information available, it is often hard to know where to begin. To get started, let’s look at some of the basic metrics all real estate professionals should know, and we will break down what these metrics mean when you're evaluating a property.
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STOP Evaluating Vacation Rental Markets Like Th...
Vacation rental properties have become a popular way for families to skip the cramped accommodations of a hotel and rent out larger spaces when they head to the beach, mountains, woods, or even into many city centers.
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DO THIS When Evaluating a Vacation Rental Marke...
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When Real Estate Inventory Is SCARCE - Do This!...
Inventory is exceptionally scarce right now. That means that there are way more interested buyers than there are homes available. Open houses have long lines, and most decent places are going under contract way too fast. Buyers don’t have a chance to think, they’re outbid, and they keep losing out on homes for sale.
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Ask THESE Questions Before Buying a Home (To Pr...
The listing sheet doesn’t fully explain the seller’s motivation, hidden property issues, or the competition your offer will face. There are many more questions that you should ask when considering a home.
24 min
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Common Myths About Real Estate Laws (That You T...
Real estate has a ton of myths that many believe to be true. Everything from necessary disclosures to what actually constitutes a bedroom. So what are some common real estate myths? We review 5 excellent ones in this episodes, and the truths or falsehoods behind them might surprise you!
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Submitting an Offer - What Listing Agents Never...
Seller's Markets can make for challenging situations if you're looking for a home or an investment property - tons of competition, multiple offers, lots of power in the hands of the other party. How can you make your offer stand out?
31 min
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Why Solar Panels Can LEGALLY Complicate Your Ho...
Solar panels can be a way to lessen your energy footprint and to save on electricity costs. However, the installation of solar panels can complicate your ability to sell and refinance your home.
31 min
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Airbnb Tax Tips (That You Never Knew) to SAVE Y...
When you run an Airbnb, vacation rental or short-term rental business there are a number of tax implications that you may not find in your standard 1040 tax forms. These relate to home mortgage interest deductions, depreciation deductions, timing of income recognition and more.
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Avoid THESE Real Estate SCAMS (That Even Fool S...
Real Estate Scams have been around for decades. But now, we are entering a brand new era in the world of real estate, where people have more access to information than ever before. The upshot is that we know more, are better informed, and are also more skeptical.
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Condo Conversions Easily Explained - Part 2 of ...
What is a condo conversion? Why would you undertake a condo conversion? How do you plan for condoizing a building? Here, we dig into some additional details, such as:
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Condo Conversions Easily Explained - Part 1 of ...
What exactly is a condo conversion, you ask? You have come to the right spot!
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You're Pricing Your Real Estate Wrong - Follow ...
If you're selling your home, you're going to want to nail the listing price when you first hit the market. The goal is to price it correctly - not too high that you'll need to make future price reductions, but not too low that you'll wonder if you made a mistake.
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Stop Setting Your Listing Prices Incorrectly (D...
Even in a hot real estate market - where properties receive multiple offers before the Open House - pricing strategy is key.
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Are Your Open Houses SAFE (Don't Be a Victim) |...
In this episode, we're talking about how to keep everything and everyone safe during an Open House. How often do you open your front door to strangers, let them wander around your home, and check everything out (sometimes without supervision)? Not often, we would hope!
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Don't Let the Home Inspection TORPEDO Your Deal...
In this episode, we're talking about home inspections! We are dissecting the home inspection process - how do you use the information that you learn and when should you panic?
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How YOU Can Be An AMAZING Part-Time Real Estate...
In this episode, we're discussing the qualities that make the most effective part-time real estate agents. If you're considering a side hustle in real estate, this is a quick 20-minute listen that will position you with the greatest chances of succeeding!
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How to LEGALLY Evict a Tenant | Jason Muth + Ro...
In this episode, we're discussing evictions and how to remove a tenant from a property. Evictions can be tricky, and there are many details and steps that a landlord should take in order to keep the process moving smoothly and without incident.
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How to Submit a Strong WINNING Real Estate Offe...
In this episode, we're covering ideas to help you submit strong offers when buying real estate. Win more bidding wars in hot real estate markets. Receive fewer counter offers when negotiating. Understand the seller's situation, and you will stand a better chance to land the property of your dreams....or simply your next investment at a favorable price!
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Understand THESE Laws When Dealing With Condo A...
In this episode, we're talking all about condo associations - everything from the benefits of living with neighbors in a harmonious condo association, to the horror stories when condo associations become dysfunctional. Before you buy into a condo association, you need to listen to this episode!
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Short-Term Rentals and Airbnb - Understand THES...
In this episode, we're talking all about vacation rentals - Airbnb, VRBO, and all short-term rental opportunities. What are the current laws? What should you consider if you're looking to Airbnb your property?
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