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The Short Term Show

The Short Term Show

8 Figure Airbnb and Short Term Rental Real Estate Investor Avery Carl 260 Episodes Aug 19, 2026

The Short Term Show focuses on short-term rental (Airbnb) investing and management. Host Avery Carl interviews successful real estate investors and CEOs of Airbnb-related startups to deliver inspirational and actionable content. The show caters to both experienced Airbnb investors and those just starting out. Avery Carl has built a portfolio of over 250 doors and is the founder of The Short Term Shop, a leading Airbnb-specific real estate team.

Episodes

The Affordable Path to STR Investing with Mary Mueller
The Affordable Path to STR Investing with Mary Mueller Aug 19, 2026 00:38:31 Avery is joined by Mary Mueller, a first-time short term rental investor who shares how she and her husband went from feeling priced out of vacation rentals to purchasing and renovating an affordable cabin in the Smoky Mountains. Mary explains how balancing homeschooling, raising three young children, and navigating family health challenges didn't stop
Building a Family STR Business from the Ground Up with Luke and Laura Hintermeister
Building a Family STR Business from the Ground Up with Luke and Laura Hintermeister Aug 12, 2026 00:33:47 On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Luke and Laura Hintermeister to share how their family's passion for renovation, hospitality, and outdoor adventure led them to purchase and transform a vacation rental overlooking Lake Superior. The couple explains how years of researching the North Shore market, finding an overlooked value-add property with i
The Design Decisions That Actually Increase Bookings with Courtney Petrovich
The Design Decisions That Actually Increase Bookings with Courtney Petrovich Aug 5, 2026 00:24:39 Avery is joined by Courtney Petrovich, founder of Denori Designs, to explore how thoughtful design can dramatically improve the performance of short term rentals and boutique hotels. Courtney shares how she transitioned from long-term rental investing into hospitality design after doubling the annual revenue of her own North Myrtle Beach vacation rental
Why Patience Beats FOMO in Real Estate with Lucas Papageorgiou
Why Patience Beats FOMO in Real Estate with Lucas Papageorgiou Jul 29, 2026 00:33:50 Avery is joined by Lucas Papageorgiou, a manufacturing consultant and real estate investor who shares how careful analysis, patience, and disciplined decision-making helped him build a portfolio of both long-term and short-term rentals. Lucas explains how purchasing a four-unit property at age 24 allowed him to live nearly rent-free while building equit
The Secret to Scroll-Stopping Listings with Tim Grillot
The Secret to Scroll-Stopping Listings with Tim Grillot Jul 22, 2026 00:32:23 Avery Carl is joined by Tim Grillot, real estate investor and former Short Term Shop agent who has built a successful vacation rental photography business. Tim shares how his passion for photography evolved into a full-time career, explains why professional photography is one of the highest-return investments a host can make, and offers practical advice
Scaling Without Sacrificing Quality with Lindsey Pleasant
Scaling Without Sacrificing Quality with Lindsey Pleasant Jul 15, 2026 00:44:36 Avery is joined by Lindsey Pleasant, founder of Hostie Vacation Rentals, to discuss how she built one of the largest short term rental management companies in rural Texas by focusing on exceptional hospitality and operational excellence. Lindsey shares how she grew from managing a single property to more than 80 luxury vacation rentals across Round Top
The Underrated Mountain Market with Less Competition with Yok Re
The Underrated Mountain Market with Less Competition with Yok Re Jul 8, 2026 00:25:58 Avery is joined by Yok to revisit the Blue Ridge, Georgia market and explain why it's one of the most overlooked opportunities for short-term rental investors. They discuss what continues to drive demand from Atlanta, Florida, and other nearby metro areas, why Blue Ridge offers less competition than the Smoky Mountains, and the types of cabins that perf
The Lake Michigan STR Strategy That Changed Everything with Jeremy Udovich
The Lake Michigan STR Strategy That Changed Everything with Jeremy Udovich Jul 1, 2026 00:26:38 Avery is joined by Jeremy Udovich, founder of Sheboygan Vacation Rentals, to discuss how he went from a career in golf and software sales to building a thriving short-term rental portfolio and management company in Wisconsin. Jeremy shares how a single property near Lake Michigan grew into a portfolio of owned and managed vacation rentals, why Sheboygan
The Affordable Gulf Coast Market Most Investors Overlook with Kelsey Ardoin
The Affordable Gulf Coast Market Most Investors Overlook with Kelsey Ardoin Jun 24, 2026 00:31:41 On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Kelsey Ardoin to break down what’s working right now in the Galveston and Crystal Beach short-term rental market. Using one of her own properties as a case study, Kelsey shares how investors can dramatically improve bookings without spending tens of thousands on major renovations, focusing instead on guest expe
How Chris McKenna Built a 10-Property STR Portfolio and Retired in Just a Few Years
How Chris McKenna Built a 10-Property STR Portfolio and Retired in Just a Few Years Jun 17, 2026 00:39:54 On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Chris McKenna, a former Fortune 500 executive who retired at 49 after building a portfolio of short-term rentals across Alabama, Oklahoma, and Maine. Chris shares how hearing Avery on a BiggerPockets podcast sparked his real estate journey, leading him from a demanding corporate career to owning multiple vacati
The “Regular Guy” Blueprint for Building Wealth with Short-Term Rentals with Lance Lalanne
The “Regular Guy” Blueprint for Building Wealth with Short-Term Rentals with Lance Lalanne Jun 10, 2026 00:35:07 On this week's episode, Avery is joined by Lance Lalanne, a Louisiana-based business executive and real estate investor who transformed his family's dream of owning a beach condo into a successful short-term rental business. Lance shares how a conversation with a friend, Avery’s audiobook, and guidance from the Short Term Shop team helped him confidentl
How a Bad Realtor Nearly Wrecked Their STR Dreams (And What They Did About It) with Erica and Jon Larson
How a Bad Realtor Nearly Wrecked Their STR Dreams (And What They Did About It) with Erica and Jon Larson Jun 3, 2026 00:42:37 Avery Carl sits down with Erica and Jon Larson, a former teacher and a VP of sales who turned a career shake-up into a thriving short‑term rental business. They share the real, often messy process of leaving their W‑2 jobs—starting with a tight budget, learning the hard way why you never skip a home inspection, and the nightmare of trusting a realtor wh

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