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Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast: Building Lifestyle & Financial Freedom With Short-Term Rentals

Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast: Building Lifestyle & Financial Freedom With Short-Term Rentals

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly of Short Term Rental Investing

Shawn Moore

314 episodesEN

Show overview

Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast: Building Lifestyle & Financial Freedom With Short-Term Rentals has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 314 episodes. That works out to roughly 190 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence.

Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 27 min and 44 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 41 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 107 episodes published. Published by Shawn Moore.

Episodes
314
Running
2022–2026 · 4y
Median length
37 min
Cadence
Several per week

From the publisher

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

Latest Episodes

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Episode 380 - The Biggest Challenges Of Scaling To 4 Properties

May 22, 202632 min

Episode 379 - "Hot New Markets" + Airbnb Dropped NEW Updates - What To Know

May 20, 202648 min

Episode 378 - How Our Members Retired Early From Their Airbnb Properties

May 15, 202633 min

Episode 377 - Crooked Judges, Airbnb + Delta Collab, Fire Your Property Manager & MORE!!

May 13, 202657 min

Episode 376 - Members Share Challenges & Successes From 1st Time STR Investing

May 8, 202641 min

Episode 375 - Travelers STRANDED, Bookings SLOWING & Disney Under ATTACK!

May 6, 202637 min

Episode 374 - EXPOSING The Truth Of Airbnb Investing...

May 1, 202636 min

Episode 373 - Ai ISSUE, Fed Rate Update & Insane Airbnb Statistics

Apr 29, 202645 min

Episode 372 - How Our Member Got Financially Free In 8 Years (STEP-BY-STEP)

Apr 24, 202642 min

Episode 371 - If Your Airbnb Is Losing Money Your Probably Making This Mistake

Apr 22, 202655 min

Episode 370 - Member Shares Most DIFFICULT Parts Of Airbnb Investing + What To Avoid

Apr 17, 202636 min

Episode 369 - Why “Pretty” Airbnb’s Will Always FAIL + Airbnb NEW Host Tools DROPPED!!

Apr 15, 202657 min

Episode 368 - Members 1st Airbnb FAILED?┃Advice She Wish Someone Told Her

Apr 10, 202642 min

Episode 367 - Airbnb Expansion Could RUIN Your Investment (Here's Why)

Apr 8, 202641 min

S1 Ep 366Episode 366 - Our Members First Airbnb Was HARDER Than Expected: His Story

WEBINAR LINK:https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89sWant to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here:https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7FOLLOW US:https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoorehttps://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedomhttps://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmooreCONTACT US:[email protected]:https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1434773001449303200?source_impression_id=p3_1775194080_P3D0out62kUCCqV7Chapters00:00:00 Introduction to Short-Term Rental Investing00:04:50 Matt's Journey into Real Estate00:08:44 Choosing the Right Location for Investment00:10:20 Acquisition Process and Challenges00:14:43 Design and Setup of the Property00:20:50 Launch and Initial Success00:25:31 Self-Management Insights and Challenges00:29:38 Future Plans and Tax Strategies

Apr 3, 202637 min

S1 Ep 365Episode 365 - The Biggest Real Estate TRAP of 2026... Economics You NEED To Know

WEBINAR LINK:https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89sWant to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here:https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7FOLLOW US:https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoorehttps://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedomhttps://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmooreCONTACT US:[email protected]:00:00 Intro00:03:00 Navigating Economic Challenges00:09:21 Consumer Demand and Market Trends00:20:01 Real Estate Insights and Strategies00:29:02 Long-Term Investment Considerations

Apr 1, 202641 min

S1 Ep 364Episode 364 - Members Face Their Biggest Fear With First Airbnb Property

WEBINAR LINK:https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89sWant to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here:https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7FOLLOW US:https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoorehttps://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedomhttps://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmooreCONTACT US:[email protected]:https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1609185613781787539?photo_id=2497276054&source_impression_id=p3_1772835671_P3F9WI_Ji1A2yIDj&previous_page_section_name=1000&saved_to_wishlist_id=1958452931Chapters00:00:00 Intro00:01:16 Background and Initial Interest in Short-Term Rentals00:03:27 Choosing the First Location: Panama City Beach00:06:58 Understanding the Market and Property Selection00:10:11 Analyzing Financials and Revenue Potential00:12:51 Unique Features of the Property00:13:51 The Purchase Process and Furnishing Decisions00:14:40 Tax Advantages: Understanding Purchase Price Allocation00:18:08 Designing the Space for Success00:21:01 Bringing the Area to Life00:24:25 The Launch Experience00:27:30 Navigating Challenges and Decisions00:30:52 The Importance of Guest Feedback00:33:32 Future Plans and Lessons Learned00:36:18 Advice for Future Investors

Mar 27, 202640 min

S1 Ep 363Episode 363 - Why 90% of People Will NEVER Retire Comfortably...

WEBINAR LINK:https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89sWant to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here:https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7FOLLOW US:https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoorehttps://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedomhttps://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmooreCONTACT US:[email protected]:1) https://www.guardianlife.com/retirement/savings-by-age?utm_source=chatgpt.com2) https://www.investopedia.com/retirement-savings-by-age-reveal-how-americans-prepare-differently-for-their-future-11912334?utm_source=chatgpt.com3) https://www.cbsnews.com/news/retirement-social-security-savings-us-workers/?utm_source=chatgpt.com4) https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/social-security/what-is-the-average-social-security-check-by-age?utm_source=chatgpt.com5) https://smartasset.com/retirement/retirement-calculatorCHAPTERS:00:00:00 Intro00:05:04 Retirement Readiness: The Financial Landscape00:10:53 Challenging Traditional Retirement Narratives00:17:10 The Importance of Lifestyle in Retirement Planning00:20:36 Is It Too Late to Change Your Retirement Strategy?00:25:53 Understanding the Work Involved in Short-Term Rentals00:28:00 Wrapping Up

Mar 25, 202633 min

S1 Ep 362Episode 362 - 6 Airbnb Properties Later... Member Shares Secrets To Success

WEBINAR LINK:https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89sWant to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here:https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7FOLLOW US:https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoorehttps://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedomhttps://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmooreCONTACT US:[email protected] PROPERTIES:https://www.cowboysandmermaidsvacationrentals.com/alpine-airspace-orp5b5d111xhttps://www.cowboysandmermaidsvacationrentals.com/driftwood-dreams-orp5b5d0c8xhttps://www.cowboysandmermaidsvacationrentals.com/tipsy-turtle-orp5b5d117xhttps://www.cowboysandmermaidsvacationrentals.com/peace-of-paradise-orp5b5d119xhttps://www.cowboysandmermaidsvacationrentals.com/simplicity-at-snowmass-orp5b726daxhttps://www.cowboysandmermaidsvacationrentals.com/serenity-at-snowmass-orp5b6fc3axChapters00:00:00 Intro00:03:02 Life by Design: The Markey Family's Philosophy00:06:03 The Start of a Vacation Rental Portfolio00:08:57 Expanding the Portfolio: New Markets and Properties00:12:00 Navigating Challenges in the Vacation Rental Business00:15:04 The Dynamics of Working Together as a Couple00:17:59 Lessons Learned from Property Management00:20:52 Insurance Insights and Recovery from Losses00:23:59 Using Properties as Lifestyle Assets00:27:08 Advice for Future Investors

Mar 20, 202634 min

S1 Ep 361Episode 361 - TSA Lines RUINED Spring Break Travel?!? How To Pivot To Not Lose Money

WEBINAR LINK:https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89sWant to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here:https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7FOLLOW US:https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoorehttps://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedomhttps://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmooreCONTACT US:[email protected]:00:00 Intro00:02:47 Spring Break Travel Trends and Media Perception00:06:58 Consumer Resilience and Travel Demand Analysis00:12:04 Strategies for Short-Term Rental Success00:19:12 Webinars and Resources for Investors00:21:14 Maximizing Bookings Through Flexible Pricing00:22:18 Vetting Guests: Balancing Risk and Opportunity00:24:05 The Role of Price Optimization Tools00:25:31 Maintaining House Rules During Peak Seasons00:27:03 Attracting and Retaining Customers00:30:00 The Importance of Repeat Customers00:33:51 Maximizing Revenue During Peak Seasons00:37:19 Creating Memorable Experiences with Pattern InterruptsSOURCES:1) https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2026/03/09/airport-long-security-lines-tsa-staffing-partial-shutdown/89062134007/2) https://www.thebusinessresearchcompany.com/report/car-rental-global-market-report#:~:text=What%20Is%20The%20Car%20Rental,(CAGR)%20of%204.8%25.3) https://newsroom.acg.aaa.com/aaa-2026-vacation-intentions-surge/#4) https://www.foxnews.com/travel/airlines-prepare-record-breaking-spring-break-travel-surge-americans-prioritize-experiences5) https://www.usinflationcalculator.com/inflation/airfare-inflation/6) https://www.disneytouristblog.com/florida-reports-record-143-million-visitors-orlando-airport-hits-58-million-as-disney-world-drops/

Mar 18, 202643 min
Shawn Moore