#166 - Fly-Inn Rentals for Pilots and Investors with Carollyne Carmichel & Kenya Hodson

Join us on October 8–9, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada for the first-ever Passive Income Pilots Conference. Learn how to build smarter wealth beyond the cockpit: https://www.passiveincomepilots.com/pip-conference Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson sit down with Carollyne Carmichel and Kenya Hodson to discuss how a booking platform is changing the way pilots plan their getaways and owners market airport-adjacent properties. They share why general aviation travelers need more than a runway, what makes a stay truly pilot-friendly, and how Fly-Inn bridges the gap between landing and enjoying the destination. The conversation also considers the opportunity for pilots with short-term rentals, from meeting core hosting requirements to serving a highly specific guest base.Carollyne Carmichel and Kenya Hodson are the mother-daughter founders of Fly-Inn, a short-term rental platform created for general aviation travelers. Built around pilot-friendly lodging, Fly-Inn connects guests with properties that offer nearby landing access, aircraft security, and ground transportation. Carollyne is a passionate general aviation pilot and property owner, while Kenya helps grow the platform through operations and technology.Show notes:(0:00) Passive Income Pilots Conference announcement: https://www.passiveincomepilots.com/pip-conference&nbsp;(7:30) Fly-Inn’s pilot-first booking platform(9:30) From boring destinations to business(13:18) Private strips and nearby airports(19:43) How hosts and Fly-Inn earn(24:15) Landing permission at private strips(26:14) Five promises for every host(28:05) Short-term rental considerations(31:03) What makes destinations perform(33:28) Referring pilot-friendly properties(38:24) Sync calendars across booking platforms(39:02) OutroConnect with Carollyne and Kenya:Website: https://www.fly-inn.com/Carollyne's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carollyne-b-carmichel-833-i-fly-inn/&nbsp;Kenya’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/kenyahodsont/&nbsp;If you’re interested in participating, the latest institutional-quality self-storage portfolio is available for investment now at: https://turbinecap.investnext.com/portal/offerings/8449/houston-storage/ — You've found the number one resource for financial education for aviators! Please consider leaving a rating and sharing this podcast with your colleagues in the aviation community, as it can serve as a valuable resource for all those involved in the industry.Remember to subscribe for more insights at PassiveIncomePilots.com! <a href=