Welcome back to Success Unlocked, where our hosting business master membership coaches discuss operations, social media, unique builds, co-hosting strategies, and so much more. This week’s episode is Vacation Ventures, hosted by Michael Hicks.
In this episode, Mike helps Annette work through her recent experience scouting two 100+ acre properties for potential STR development. From septic to signing – there are hundreds of things to keep your eye on in this process, and Mike’s just the guy to help us put a method to the madness.
His vast building experience proves valuable in aligning early priorities with the city, county, and zoning commission; explaining how to make the math work; and avoiding beginner’s mistakes like overlooking natural water features, alarming nosy neighbors, and caving on your own preferred timetable for due diligence.
(00:02:55) Existing Structures & Utilities: Bonus or Burden?
(00:09:41) First Steps & Important Early Priorities
(00:16:10) Common Roadblocks & Beginner Mistakes
(00:24:05) Dollars & Sense: The Math Behind it All
(00:31:32) Revisiting Annette’s Research & Next Steps
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320. Hosting Hotline: Use Targeted Marketing to Reach Your Ideal Guests
319. Top 10 Episodes of 2023: Hard Lessons, Updated Listings & Valuable Learnings
Systems Shakedown 005. Unlock More 5-Star Reviews Through Proactive Hospitality (Success Unlocked Season 1)
318. Hosting Hotline: How Early (or Late) Should You Share Your Rental’s Address?
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316. Hosting Hotline: Using StayFi To Build Your Email List & Invite STR Guests Back
315. Diversify Your STR Business Through Direct Bookings with Mark Simpson of Boostly
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314. Hosting Hotline: Should You Decorate Your Vacation Rental for the Holidays?
313. BRRRR Method 101: Tips for Success in Long-Term Rentals with Jessie Lang
Systems Shakedown 004. How to Hack the Airbnb Algorithm with Effective Copy & Photography (Success Unlocked Season 1)
312. Hosting Hotline: Tips for Strategizing Special Moments & Gifts in Your Vacation Rental
311. Pet-Friendly or Not? Weighing the Many Benefits of a Pet-Friendly STR
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310. Hosting Hotline: Setting, Tracking & Reaching STR Goals for 2024
309. Guest Favorite vs. Super Host: Unpacking Airbnb’s Latest Platform Update
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