The Short Term Show

This episode of The Short Term Show features Koryn Okey, VP of Client Experience at Breezeway. Koryn shares her industry expertise, starting from her early days at FlipKey to her role at Breezeway. She discusses how Breezeway helps short-term rental hosts streamline operations, automate guest communication, and maintain property safety. A must-listen for anyone looking to improve property management efficiency!

Koryn Okey – Breezeway’s VP of Client Experience

In this interview on the Short-Term Show, Avery talks with Rich Summers about his journey from working in sales, becoming an air traffic controller, and eventually building a real estate investment portfolio. Rich shares his experiences of navigating the 2008 financial crisis, learning the ropes in multifamily investments, and diving into short-term rentals, all while raising private money and scaling his real estate ventures.

Marrying Multifamily and STR

Michael and Elizabeth Chang, a couple based in New York City, share their experience of building a 26-unit Airbnb portfolio, combining rental arbitrage and owned properties. They discuss managing properties remotely, scaling operations, and their success in both urban and vacation rental markets.

Mixing Strategies with Michael and Elizabeth Chang

In this episode of the Short-Term Show, host Avery sits down with John Bianchi, the Head of Data at Tech Fester and Airbnb data consultant. They discuss John’s role in analyzing markets for short-term rentals, his expertise with Airbnb data, and how he helps investors maximize revenue through data insights.

Glenn Schworm shares his real estate journey, starting from bankruptcy at 19 to building a thriving flipping business with over 100 properties per year alongside his wife, Amber. They emphasize starting from desperation during tough times in real estate and finding opportunities even in crises.

Bob Garner, co-founder of Enviro Rental, shares his story of transitioning from corporate life in London to running sustainable holiday apartments in Central Italy. He talks about the challenges and rewards of hosting vacation rentals and the importance of sustainability and building long-term relationships with guests.

In this episode, Marcus Rader, co-founder of Hostaway, joins Avery to share his journey from Finland to Canada, the lessons he learned from startups, and how he built one of the leading Property Management Software (PMS) providers for vacation rentals. Marcus discusses the evolution of the Airbnb space and how failing an IQ test pushed him to create a successful company in the vacation rental industry.

In this episode of the Short Term Show, host Avery welcomes Julie George, the author of Million Dollar Host. Julie shares her journey from starting with one Airbnb rental to building a successful property management business in Australia, which she eventually sold for a significant profit just before the pandemic hit.

Natalie Palmer, a co-host and STR investor based in Big Bear, California, shares her journey into property management, co-hosting, and insights on real estate investing during a podcast hosted by Avery. They discuss market shifts, regulations, and upcoming events in the short-term rental world.

In this episode of the Short Term Show, Avery interviews Chris Larsen, the founder of Next Level Income. Chris shares his journey into real estate, starting at 21 years old, his pivot from single-family homes to commercial real estate, and his experience managing short-term rentals in Asheville. He also discusses his background in the medical device industry and how real estate became his full-time focus after the pandemic.