Short Term Rental Management

Welcome to Short Term Rental Management. The show about managing your short term rental from anywhere in the world. Tips in tricks to become a better host. With your host, Luke Carl, a real estate professional that began his career buying short term rentals in vacation markets in order to use the cash flow to purchase long-term rentals. Luke is the proud owner of the longest running “Airbnb” in the Smoky Mountains, and has hosted over 4000 stays in his career. He owns hundreds of units with no partners -including multi-family, single-family long terms, and of course, short term rentals.

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Recent Reviews
  • Jake's Stadium Pizza
    Everything you need to know
    Great podcast with actionable information. Love Luke’s energy and no nonsense approach!
  • MacRad99
    Fun Rental Real Estate podcast
    Makes listening to rental real estate podcasts fun ! A lot of quick episodes . Helped me get out there and just buy a place with a few laughs along the way
  • RestlessTrucker
    Just binged all episodes!
    Great information and guests. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. My wife and I are looking for our first short term rental. I Found your podcast by listening to Avery’s and jumped ship for a week and a half to listen to yours. One of the benefits of driving truck is I can binge podcasts. Now I’m current on yours and can go back to the Short Term show podcast. Best book lately- The Gap and The Gain. Had a question- best version of the song “Bad Company “
  • SBMOFL
    Luke Gives Great Advice
    I enjoy listening to Luke as he teaches more and more of the nuances of the STR business. He has great guests and gives valuable information!
  • Mel Barkley
    Excellent!
    These podcasts are a game changer! Luke is a wealth of knowledge and has helped me tremendously on my STR investing journey! I honestly can’t thank him enough for all the training on how to self manage. Thanks Luke for the awesome content (and for being hilarious too)!!!
  • Sasquatch Sherpa
    I Get Sad When I Don’t Have Any Unplayed Episodes
    Yeah that’s not an exaggeration. This might sounds weird but going on a walk and listening to STRM is a part of my week I look forward to. It’s not that this show is the most informative podcast, the most entertaining podcast or has the best guests. What this show does do is hit 9/10 in all three of those areas (really 10/10 for entertainment). I mean Cashflow Carl has hosted thousands of guests. Who else could you want to learn from. Probably not someone named Shorthair Luke.
  • tommcgreevy
    So good and keeping it real!
    Thank you for keeping it real. That’s what I love about your show!
  • Jim Mlr
    Invaluable Information
    Luke cuts through all the nonsense! He gets right to the point on how, when and who to contact to resolve many issues when you self manage an STR in a vacation market.
  • HollyH702
    Thank you! Thank you!
    Luke is amazing! He is anything but boring! 😁 He shares his wealth of knowledge in a simple and easy to understand way that truly makes a difference. He genuinely cares about helping others succeed. Thank you, Luke, for being such a positive and motivating influence!
  • Windy Valley Family Cabin
    If You’re Not Listening You’re Losing
    I’ve learned and continue to learn about STRs from Luke and Avery, and I wouldn’t be doing so well with my cabin if it weren’t for their knowledge!
  • Aurielle H
    Feeling good about self management
    Thank you for making me feel like I got this! Good content with a touch of humor and good vibes.
  • Tedkaasch
    Omaha
    Luke I always enjoy your content. When will you be in omaha next so we can have you speak to our local REIA group?!
  • lissanet02
    So helpful!
    Luke’s podcast has been such a help with learning to self-manage our first short-term rental. The episode on increasing VRBO bookings is particularly great. It helped take us from 90% Airbnb to 50/50 between Airbnb and VRBO. Love the positivity.
  • LukeH5
    The best in the business
    If you have any questions about getting started or running a short term rental, just stop what you’re doing and subscribe to this podcast. Listen to every episode. Do the same with Luke’s wife Avery’s podcast as well. Get in touch with the Short Term Shop if you haven’t, and as Luke likes to say…don’t overthink it!
  • PaceTown
    Informative and Entertaining
    The episode on pest control ( Bedbugs and Cockroaches) . Learning to treat for ladybugs in August or September is worth the listen.
  • J. Lombardo
    Trustworthy
    Luke has give my family and I the confidence to go for it in STR’s!
  • Ace.99
    Informative AND Entertaining
    Luke has excellent guests and even his solo shows are golden with information!
  • Kkudrna
    Fantastic Advice that makes me a lot of $
    I get so much out of each episode and can tell you for fact that what Luke teaches on his podcast has gotten me lots of extra booking, more revenue, and great reviews!
  • Hadapbra
    Top Notch STR Management Advice
    Luke is the man! This podcast has helped me a ton in figuring things out on my first STR. There is always a little nugget of gold in each episode.
  • Homiecomey
    Great Relevant Topics
    Love listening to Luke and his guests. Always relevant and informative topics. Luke’s passion and energy on STR’s is amazing and motivating! Thank you for sharing your expertise, keep it coming!
  • kaylamarie214
    Listen and take notes
    10/10 recommend this podcast and Avery Carl’s book on STRs. Together you’ll be setup for success. I’ve read and listen to both and went live with my first listing about a month ago. I’ve now hosted my first 4 guest each left 5 star reviews. Some of the things that guest have loved so far (like kitchen items) came directly from Luke’s recommendations. No need to reinvent the wheel guys, Luke’s laid out a helpful path to follow.
  • Ericullmann
    Luke is the real deal!
    I have been following this podcast for quite some time and attempting to learn the business. We finally got an STR under contract and I am using all the information on here I learned to hopefully be successful. I even took a chance and reached out to Luke on Facebook to ask if he would talk to me to give pointers. He responded almost instantly and we talked through the process. He is a genuine person who knows his stuff. Listen and follow this podcast you won’t be met down. Eric
  • Kelsey D G
    I don’t miss an episode!
    Luke (Cash Flow) Carl is the absolute best advisor on all things STR management. He tells it like it is and has helped us in our STR business tremendously! If it weren’t for Luke and Avery, I wouldn’t have my successful STR side-hustle, and I never would have known you could run an STR remotely from anywhere. My life is better because of these people, seriously! Subscribe to the podcast, buy an STR from the Short Term Shop, and let the cash flow. Don’t over think it!
  • Go Listen Now!
    Be better
    I finally found where to put my review, because of this guy’s great advice, his humble honesty, and his storytelling of experiences Luke keeps me informed and laughing. I really appreciate the way he knows first hand knowledge, blue collar style working along with professional abilities to handle guests! Always great honest guests too! Thank you and Avery for all of the wonderful knowledge, 5 stars always.
  • Allnicknamesaretaked
    Luke is the MASTER
    Luke knows everything you could know about STR management, and in his podcast he shares his extensive knowledge. Some people may charge thousands of $$$ for the same information in a course. Luke speaks the truth and does not sugar coat things, which I love! If you are serious about managing your STR, you’ve come to the right place.
  • D'sRule
    Invaluable info for Short Term Hosts
    If you work in the Short Term industry, own property or think you may want to venture in to this arean, this podcast is a must listen! Luke is not only entertaining and engaging, but he provides vital information in a simplified way that anyone can do! The entertaining delivery is a bonus! I learn something new in every episode!
  • KmPCB
    Kevin McGill
    Love me some Luke Carl and all the STR advice! I listen to all of them. Keep it going!
  • Melanie MDC
    Essential show for hosts
    Luke Carl gives unvarnished short term rental hosting advice that both informs and inspires me. He clearly loves what he does and enjoys sharing his knowledge with others. This show has been invaluable in helping me through my first year of hosting. Thanks Carl!
  • Amazon Crime
    Podcast that turns good hosts into great hosts.
    Great podcast filled with a ton of useful information. Every STR host should be listening to this stuff.
  • V. Rosso
    ROCKS!
    This is the greatest podcast of all time
  • Michael Patrick 3
    Phenomenal show!!!
    What an outstanding show!! This is a wonderful, entertaining, and super informative show led by a phenomenal role model and innovator. So appreciative of all of his efforts!!
  • Tall Pines @ Hocking
    GREAT SHOW!!
    This show is phenomenal. Luke cuts out all of the “noise” and misinformation out there in regards to this business, and gets down to practical application and strategies that work! I respect that he is honest, comes from humble beginnings and is willing to take the time to invite others on this journey. I have been following Luke and Avery for two years, and because of them we have the courage and knowledge to self- manage our newly built STR. Each episode has a focal point, and he brings in various experts to share their knowledge. Special thanks to Luke for taking your time to add-value to others.
  • lucymcdade
    Great Advice only if you Buy Something from them
    This show is helpful, but if you join their Facebook group, you’ll find they won’t let you ask questions unless you use one of their real estate agents or their mortgage shop. It feels disingenuous especially when they preach there are no stupid questions and seem to want to create a community helping short term rental hosts. No one talks about the paywall to even ask a question.
  • jeffsullivan
    Actionable Insights From An Expert
    Great podcast full of real world tactical advice for those of us in the STR space!
  • crimechick
    Learn from the best!
    Great content, keeps it moving, good quality sound, I always learn something I can implement!
  • IamNotLanceArmstrong
    The BEST Short-Term Podcast Out There!
    Luke Carl absolutely crushes it with THE SHORT TERM MANAGEMENT SHOW! If you own an STR or are considering getting one, Luke is a wealth of knowledge. This is not some boring monotone podcast; Luke keeps his guests and us listeners actively engaged with humor and no-filter, solid advice. I learn so much with every listen! Thanks Luke!
  • Skacraize
    Great!
    Thanks Luke for sharing your wisdom!
  • Irritated Host
    Love it!
    Luke always has great content to help STR owners and says what he thinks. I love to hear what other people are doing to manage their business.
  • Bearded Broker
    Great show! Great content!
    Luke is a great guy and does a superior job of explaining the intricacies of short term rental management so that a complete newbie (like myself) can understand it and feel comfortable moving forward in that space! Highly recommended!
  • JJWG771
    Golden nuggets
    I like his no nonsense/tell it like it is approach. So many nuggets of wisdom he so kindly shares when he doesn’t have to. There’s no need to reinvent the wheel when it comes to self managing your STR. Simply listen and follow Luke’s roadmap.
  • Buyer beware2011
    Luke is A wealth of knowledge
    Luke is a wealth of knowledge. He has helpful insights on everything from general property maintenance to property management systems and seasonal pricing. I highly recommend!!
  • Cindy D Allen
    Great Education
    No one works harder to educate people about this business! Luke is always willing to help and truly leads by example!
  • bpdave3
    Great podcast full of tangible information
    Luke Carl is an expert in short-term rental management. He provides relevant, tangible management insight and advice for the DIY owner/operator. And he does it in a fun and entertaining way.
  • ahndreea1
    If you are an STR investor, listen!
    Luke and his guests’ advice is spot on! Discussion of all of the nitty gritty parts of owning an STR (pump that septic every year)! Pearls in every episode. I have been doing this for a bit and consume all sorts of education, this along with Avery’s podcast are my go to listens every week.
  • TaraJenk
    STR Hosts Must Listen
    Great podcast!!!! I’ll definitely continue to listen to these episodes as they are jam packed with useful information for hosts who are self managing.
  • Smoky Mountain Host - Zack
    Great insightful tips for running a STR
    Luke and everyone at the Short Term Shop has been a huge help in learning how to operate a STR. So many great tips and tricks highly recommend this podcast to anyone running or interested in running a short term rental!
  • Nick D - STR operator
    Great STR knowledge and motivation
    Love how real the host is and the depth/variety of STR topics discussed. If you want to succeed or need encouragement this is a great listen.
  • Jlf063
    Great information!
    I’ve been following Luke and The Short Term Shop for a while, this podcast was the missing link. Great information and tips to help my STR journey.
  • lainevh
    Great Insight From Real Life Hosts
    Thank you Luke for filling the void!!! There are SO many podcasts/forums/videos in the vacation rental hosting space that just aren’t relatable to the average host. Most of us don’t have 100+ properties or large teams of people, unlike a lot of the “pros”. It’s hard to glean advice from people who you just can’t level with - and that is where Luke’s podcast shines. He’s a host, just like us, talking to other hosts, just like us, about all the ways you can self-manage your vacation rentals in the most efficient and effective ways possible. I’ve learned so much and appreciate the wealth knowledge that Luke & his guests share with us listeners.
  • austingardner04
    Solid content from STR industry pros
    Luke deconstructs the keys to be a successful Short Term Rental owner and investor. The folks he brings in are all high quality and very experienced in the industry. Highly recommend!
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