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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Explaining Self-Banking and Buying Back Debt | ...
Mark works with individuals who want to create wealth in ways that are safe and predictable, become their own source of financing, and become financially set for life. During our conversation, Mark gives us a ton to consider regarding how the cash value of whole life insurance policies can open doors into tons of investment opportunities.
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Building Your Dream Team and Landing Your Dream...
Meet D'Nette Wood, a fourth generation native New Mexican, who grew up in Albuquerque and has been a real estate agent since 1999! She is a respected businesswoman, community leader, and proud member of SAG-AFTRA with numerous film, television, commercial, and theatre credits to her name!
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Plan Your Estate and Keep Your Assets | Attorne...
Daniel Bernard is The Snowbird Lawyer. What's that mean, you ask? A snowbird is someone who typically has their their primary residence somewhere in the northern part of the US or Canada, and spends the colder winter months in somewhere warmer, such as Florida, the Caribbean, or the Sun Belt.
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Should I Get My Real Estate License? | Jason Mu...
This is a very frequently asked question for us. Getting a real estate license is a popular decision for many people, but only a fraction of those with a real estate license really make a career with it.
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Death and Real Estate - Protect YOUR ASSETS | J...
Today, we’re talking about the unpleasant topic of death - and what it means for homeowners and real estate investors. That means, we’ll outline some basics of making sure:
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How YOU Can Invest in Out-of-State Real Estate ...
We met Jon Sidoti on Bigger Pockets and thought he'd have a cool story to tell on the podcast - boy were we right! Jon has built an amazingly successful out-of-state multi-family investment portfolio from his home base of Quincy, MA.
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LEVEL UP Your Listing - Actionable Airbnb Advic...
We're super excited to welcome Airbnb Superhost Natalie Palmer to The Real Estate Law Podcast! Natalie is an Airbnb Consultant and Educator. It means that she is the ultimate Airbnb player and coach - she operates and manages a number of Airbnb listings in Big Bear, California AND she shares what she has learned on her fantastic Instagram page, website, and with the students that she teaches in her course, Host With Natalie.
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Creative Real Estate Financing - Everything You...
A very special guest for Episode 30 is Cousin Kyle! Or, more formally, Kyle Muth, Jason's smarter cousin, who has his MBA, CFA, and a bunch of fancy financial certificates and licenses, so he knows what he's talking about!
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Real Estate Tech and Smart Wealth Building | Sa...
We're talking real estate tech, building a real estate portfolio, and smart wealth building with Saad Munir from Torii Homes.
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Extraordinary Social Media Ideas for Real Estat...
We're thrilled to welcome Maris Callahan onto the podcast for an enlightening episode about how to create an authentic and engaging social media presence as a real estate professional.
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Generate Motivated Leads - Real Estate Marketin...
We're thrilled to have Esteban Andrade on this episode of The Real Estate Law Podcast! He works in the real estate marketing space and is an expert in lead generation, paid search, social media advertising, SEO, lead conversion, system automation, and everything connected to successful lead gen programs.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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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