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by 8 Figure Airbnb and Short Term Rental Real Estate Investor Luke Carl
Welcome to Short Term Rental Management. The show about managing your short term rental from anywhere in the world. Tips and tricks to become a better host. With your host, Luke Carl, a real estate professional that began his career buying short term rentals in vacation markets in order to use the cash flow to purchase long-term rentals. Luke is the proud owner of the longest running “Airbnb” in the Smoky Mountains, and has hosted over 4000 stays in his career. He owns hundreds of units with no partners -including multi-family, single-family long terms, and of course, short term rentals.
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- 5 days ago11 min
The Future of Renting
Luke Carl explores the future of how guests discover and book short-term rentals, questioning why major real estate platforms like Zillow haven't embraced vacation rentals the way Google has with Google Vacation Rentals. He explains how the growing availability of property management websites, direct payment processing, and centralized calendars could make direct bookings increasingly common, potentially reducing booking fees for both guests and property managers. Luke predicts that over the next eight to ten years, consumers may increasingly find vacation rentals through major search platforms and then book directly through the property manager's website. How to connect with Luke: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ Short Term Shop Plus - stsplus.com Follow us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok Join the Short Term Shop Facebook group Check out the Short Term Shop on YouTube For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery’s books: Smarter Short Term Rentals - Buy it on Amazon Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties – Buy it on Amazon
- 1 weeks ago23 min
Pricing Your STR with Claude
Luke Carl demonstrates how he is using Claude's integration with PriceLabs to analyze his short-term rental pricing, compare his properties against market and competitor data, and identify opportunities to increase revenue. He walks through how AI can compare occupancy, average nightly rates, projected gross income, and custom seasonal base rates, while emphasizing that hosts need enough experience to ask the right questions and verify AI's recommendations rather than blindly trusting them. Luke also explores the potential for AI to eventually integrate with other STR software and function more like an AI property manager, making it easier for large property management companies to analyze data and manage their portfolios. How to connect with Luke: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ Short Term Shop Plus - stsplus.com Follow us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok Join the Short Term Shop Facebook group Check out the Short Term Shop on YouTube For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery’s books: Smarter Short Term Rentals - Buy it on Amazon Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties – Buy it on Amazon
- 2 weeks ago36 min
STR Rental Data with Sally from Key Data
Luke Carl is joined by Sally from Key Data to break down the current state of the short-term rental market and what the data says about the months ahead. They discuss how the unusual timing of Labor Day is shifting demand between August and September, why hosts shouldn't automatically slash rates when calendars look empty, and how understanding guest booking patterns, seasonality, and market data can lead to better pricing decisions. Sally also explains how metrics like RevPAR can help operators balance occupancy and rates, while emphasizing the importance of mystery shopping, monitoring cancellations, and adapting strategies for different types of last-minute and advance-booking guests. How to connect with Sally: keydata.co How to connect with Luke: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ Short Term Shop Plus - stsplus.com Follow us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok Join the Short Term Shop Facebook group Check out the Short Term Shop on YouTube For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery’s books: Smarter Short Term Rentals - Buy it on Amazon Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties – Buy it on Amazon
- 3 weeks ago22 min
Don't Let Anyone Tell You How Much it Will Make
Luke Carl discusses why investors should never rely on anyone to guarantee how much a real estate property will make, using the controversy surrounding Grant Cardone's real estate investments as a jumping-off point. Luke explains that while investors can make educated estimates using available data, there are too many variables—including market changes, interest rates, operating expenses, and an owner's own effort—to know a property's actual performance until it has been owned and operated for a meaningful period of time. He emphasizes that The Short Term Shop will never promise a specific revenue figure for a property and encourages investors to do their own homework, be conservative, and understand the risks before buying. How to connect with Luke: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ Short Term Shop Plus - stsplus.com Follow us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok Join the Short Term Shop Facebook group Check out the Short Term Shop on YouTube For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery’s books: Smarter Short Term Rentals - Buy it on Amazon Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties – Buy it on Amazon
- Aug 18, 202641 min
Pricelabs AI Connection with Richie
On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke Carl is joined by Richie Khandelwal, one of the founders of PriceLabs, to explore how the platform has evolved from manually entering thousands of nightly rates to becoming a powerful revenue management tool used by more than 700,000 homes worldwide. They discuss PriceLabs’ Listing Optimizer and its new AI integration, which allows hosts and property managers to connect PriceLabs with AI tools and use natural-language prompts to find data, analyze performance, and even take actions like adjusting rates or seasonal profiles. Richie emphasizes that AI can dramatically reduce the time spent managing pricing and portfolio data, but users should always verify its work and treat it like a highly capable intern rather than blindly trusting every answer. How to connect with Luke: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ Short Term Shop Plus - stsplus.com Follow us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok Join the Short Term Shop Facebook group Check out the Short Term Shop on YouTube For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery’s books: Smarter Short Term Rentals - Buy it on Amazon Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties – Buy it on Amazon
- Aug 11, 202613 min
I'm No Longer Asking for Reviews
Luke Carl questions whether hosts have become too focused on asking guests for five-star reviews, arguing that constantly requesting feedback can come across as desperate and may even encourage negative responses. Using Disney's customer service as an example, he explains why delivering an exceptional guest experience should take priority over chasing reviews, and suggests that hosts be more selective about when they ask for feedback. Luke also encourages property managers to trust that genuine hospitality, thoughtful service, and authentic communication will naturally inspire guests to leave positive reviews without repeated reminders. How to connect with Luke: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ Short Term Shop Plus - stsplus.com Follow us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok Join the Short Term Shop Facebook group Check out the Short Term Shop on YouTube For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery’s books: Smarter Short Term Rentals - Buy it on Amazon Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties – Buy it on Amazon
- Aug 4, 202611 min
Reviews After 10 Years
Luke Carl explains why bad guest reviews are one of the most valuable tools for improving a short-term rental business, arguing that even unfair criticism often contains a lesson worth addressing. He discusses the importance of separating legitimate feedback from unreasonable expectations, reminds hosts that vacation rentals are homes—not hotels—and encourages property managers to use reviews as motivation to refine operations, strengthen the guest experience, and continually improve. Luke also reflects on how years in the business have taught him to respond with professionalism, focus on what he can control, and treat every review as an opportunity for growth. How to connect with Luke: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ Short Term Shop Plus - stsplus.com Follow us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok Join the Short Term Shop Facebook group Check out the Short Term Shop on YouTube For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery’s books: Smarter Short Term Rentals - Buy it on Amazon Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties – Buy it on Amazon
- Jul 28, 202645 min
Killing it in Killington
Luke Carl is joined by Holly from Killington Mountain Homes to discuss how she leveraged her background in the tech industry to build a high-performing short-term rental management company in Vermont. Holly shares how investing heavily in systems, staff training, in-house laundry operations, and owner communication has helped her properties consistently outperform the market, while explaining why genuine care, operational consistency, and a strong guest experience are the foundation for long-term success. The conversation also explores scaling a property management business, overcoming the challenges of a seasonal market, and building a brand that owners and guests can trust. How to connect with Holly: https://www.killingtonmountain.com/ @KillingtonMountainHomes on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok How to connect with Luke: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ Short Term Shop Plus - stsplus.com Follow us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok Join the Short Term Shop Facebook group Check out the Short Term Shop on YouTube For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery’s books: Smarter Short Term Rentals - Buy it on Amazon Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties – Buy it on Amazon
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About Short Term Rental Management
Welcome to Short Term Rental Management. The show about managing your short term rental from anywhere in the world. Tips and tricks to become a better host. With your host, Luke Carl, a real estate professional that began his career buying short term rentals in vacation markets in order to use the cash flow to purchase long-term rentals. Luke is the proud owner of the longest running “Airbnb” in the Smoky Mountains, and has hosted over 4000 stays in his career. He owns hundreds of units with no partners -including multi-family, single-family long terms, and of course, short term rentals.
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