Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast

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Real Estate Expert, Shawn Moore, from Vodyssey.com, brings you the Vodyssey's Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast. Discover the best tips, tactics & strategies for growing and scaling your short-term vacation rental portfolio. Discover the difference between traditional short-term vacation rentals and true Lifestyle Assets. Learn from Shawn's 20 years of ups and downs in the Real Estate Investing game. Expert interviews on Acquisition, Legal, Finance, Management & more. All focused on building your Lifestyle Asset portfolio giving you Lifestyle & Financial Freedom starting today. Connect At https://www.vodyssey.com

Recent Episodes

DEC 5, 2025

Episode 332 - From 0 to Success - How Our Member Built A STR Business┃Joel Martin

WEBINAR LINK:

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JOEL'S PROPERTY:

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JOEL'S WEBSITE

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Chapters

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:47 Joel's Journey into Short-Term Rentals

00:05:50 Identifying the Right Market

00:09:04 Family Involvement in Vacation Home Investing

00:11:54 Challenges and Lessons in Property Acquisition

00:14:53 Launching the Property and Market Insights

00:18:03 Transitioning to Property Management

00:22:12 Navigating Limited Options in Property Management

00:22:59 The Journey of Building a Property Management Business

00:23:55 The Importance of Owner Perspective in Management

00:24:48 Aligning Business Models for Success

00:26:29 Understanding Market Dynamics and Consumer Demand

00:28:15 Maximizing Revenue During Peak Seasons

00:29:55 Influencing Market Behavior and Experience

00:32:19 Proactive Strategies for Shoulder Seasons

00:33:58 Future Growth and Expansion Plans

00:36:18 The Importance of Taking Action and Learning

42 MIN

DEC 3, 2025

Episode 331 - How The Wealthy Leverage Short Term Rentals for Massive Tax Breaks

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STEVES PROPERTY IN COLORADO:

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BRIANS #2 PROPERTY:

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Chapters

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:53 Leveraging Short-Term Rentals for Tax Benefits

00:05:47 Understanding Tax Strategies and Misconceptions

00:11:48 Real-Life Scenarios: Using Tax Savings Effectively

00:19:55 Material Participation and Cost Segregation Explained

00:29:34 Navigating the Short-Term Rental Market

00:38:53 Looking Ahead: Planning for 2026 and Beyond

49 MIN

NOV 28, 2025

Episode 330 - OwnerRez Co-Founder & CEO┃Being The Best Host Makes You The Most Money┃Paul Waldschmidt

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In this conversation, Shawn Moore discusses the importance of guest reviews in the hospitality industry, highlighting how his team achieves a remarkable 90% review rate compared to the industry average of 10-15%. He explains the strategy of leveraging the law of reciprocity by sending personalized five-star reviews to guests, encouraging them to reciprocate with their own positive feedback. This approach not only enhances customer satisfaction but also builds a strong relationship with guests, leading to increased loyalty and repeat visits.

OwnerRez Website:

https://www.ownerrez.com/

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https://www.ownerrez.com/forums

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52 MIN

NOV 26, 2025

Episode 329 - How Property Managers Helped Me Accelerate Growth & Boost Revenue

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LAKEFRONT RETREAT:

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SUNSET OASIS:

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42 MIN

NOV 21, 2025

Episode 328 - James Ohliger┃How James DOUBLED Revenue After 1 Year With Vodyssey

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JAME'S LINKS:

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CHAPTERS:

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:59 James's Journey into Real Estate

00:05:52 Transitioning to Short-Term Rentals

00:09:06 Challenges Faced in Property Management

00:12:02 The Importance of Data in Decision Making

00:15:07 Self-Management vs. Professional Management

00:18:02 Creating an Immersive Guest Experience

00:20:56 The Impact of Management on Revenue

00:23:41 Celebrating Success and Growth

00:29:20 Maximizing Revenue in Short-Term Rentals

00:33:00 Investing in Property Renovations

00:35:03 Challenges of Remote Property Management

00:40:50 Understanding Holding Costs and Market Timing

00:43:37 Identifying Unique Investment Opportunities

00:49:27 Embracing Entrepreneurial Mindset for Financial Freedom

56 MIN