Lifestyle Asset University

In today's episode, I get the opportunity to chat with Avantstay's CEO Sean Breuner.Sean’s been a real estate and technology entrepreneur for 15+ years. Having gone through the launch and sale of a number of early stage companies, his newest endeavor at AvantStay has Sean reimagining group travel and innovating new ways to leverage technology to deliver a truly unique lifestyle hospitality brand for the future traveler.We chat about a number of different topics that includes:Why we believe short-term rentals are well positioned for upside in the inflationary environment. We talk about the pros and cons of STR using professional management companies vs. self-management?How the short term rental market is maturing and evolving as the expectations of guests continues to rise. Learn more about Avantstay by visiting www.Avantstay.comAs always, thanks for being the best part of this show and please subscribe and leave us a review if you find value in what we are doing. ​​ ​Cheers,Shawn MooreFounder,

If you've listened to me for any length of time, you probably know that I am a big proponent of property owners using full service property management companies in most cases.However, with the growth in the STR industry, we are seeing many Co-Hosts come on to the scene as possible management partners.In this quick episode, I highlight what I believe are the most practical differences between the two management partner options.As always, thanks for being the best part of this show and please subscribe and leave us a review if you find value in what we are doing. ​​ ​Cheers,Shawn MooreFounder, www.Vodyssey.com

Short term rental markets are getting more and more saturated. ​​We are seeing average occupancy drop in many areas.​Yet we are seeing demand and money being spent in these markets continue to skyrocket across the board. There is more money being spend on short term rental stays than ever before. It's up to you to get your UNFAIR share of the dollars being spent in your area.I will talk about exactly how you do this in today's episode. As always, thanks for being the best part of this show and please subscribe and leave us a review if you find value in what we are doing. ​​ ​Cheers,Shawn MooreFounder, www.Vodyssey.com

Today I get to interview Rick Sharga, one of the nation's leading experts in real estate market intelligence. Rick is the Executive Vice President of Market Intelligence at ATTOM, one of the country's leading providers of comprehensive real estate data for companies in the real estate, mortgage, insurance, finance and government markets.We chat about what indicators we are looking at leading into this shifting real estate market. We talk about upcoming foreclosures and if it looks like the housing bubble is finally going to burst.We talk about the similarities and differences between the markets today and in 2007/2008.We chat about what you can do to prepare and get ahead in the upcoming markets and so much more. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did chatting with Rick.

Today we got a chance to talk to one of the nations leading experts on 1031 exchanges, Lu Ann Blough from Exchange Resource Group. The 1031 Exchange is a versatile tax planning and investment tool for savvy investors and Lu Ann explained the do's and don't when considering a 1031 exchange. We even talked about lesser known advantages of a 1031 exchange and using them to defer depreciation recapture when selling an investment property.Lu Ann can be contacted for more assistance via email at luann@erg1031.com or direct at 972-863-1031As always, thanks for being the best part of this show and please share this with anyone you feel would benefit from hearing.Cheers,Shawn Moorewww.Vodyssey.com

Tuesday Tips are quick episodes where I answer questions sent to us that I feel you would benefit from hearing my thoughts on.Today Jeff asked - What is causing houses prices to continue to increase despite rising interest rates and curbed demand?As always, thanks for listening and being the best part of this show.Cheers,Shawn MooreFounder, Vodyssey.comConnect with Shawn Moore:- Website- Instagram- LinkedIn- Youtube

I believe we have an epidemic happen in the world today. I speak to people all across the country who all say they want one thing and do another. They give themselves every excuse in the world of why they shouldn't chase their dreams. When we were kids, we didn't take no for an answer. We had big dreams and wanted to chase them every day. Somewhere along the way, we started to get conditioned that it wasn't the right time or that our dreams were unrealistic and we started to believe it. Ed Mylett always says things are taught not caught. Today I want to address this epidemic of parents giving up on chasing their dreams & remind everyone that someone is watching. As always, thanks for listening and being the best part of this show.Cheers,Shawn MooreFounder, Vodyssey.comConnect with Shawn Moore:- Website- Instagram- LinkedIn- Youtube

Tuesday Tips are quick episodes where I answer questions sent to us that I feel you would benefit from hearing the answers to.As always, thanks for listening and being the best part of this show.Cheers,Shawn MooreFounder, Vodyssey.comConnect with Shawn Moore:- Website- Instagram- LinkedIn- Youtube

Recessions happen, and there isn’t much you can do but deal with them and try to mitigate the impact. Learning to take measures to build a recession-proof business is crucial for success. In this episode, Shawn speaks with  Rod Khleif, host of the #1 Commercial Real Estate Podcast Lifetime Cash Flow Through Real Estate Investing and founder of Tiny Hands Foundation. Shawn and Rod have been through different market conditions and have more than enough experience to help you prepare for the inevitable. Tune in to discover the must-have skills and five things you can do to navigate the upcoming recession. “The most successful people on the planet  are the ones with the greatest focus.”-   Rod Khleif In This Episode:- Meet Rod Khleif, Multifamily Real Estate Investor, Business Consultant, and High-Performance Coach- Rod shares how he got into real estate investing- How goal setting, focus, and a “burning desire” can help you push through fear and limiting beliefs- Are you confident enough

Shawn is back from their Annual Vodyssey Live Event, where they talked about all things vacation rental. And in today’s episode, he shares some of the major takeaways from the event, specifically how to stand out in a shifting market. First, Shawn discusses the market condition and his take on an article that says, “The Real Estate Bubble is Bursting!” Then he talks about the exciting opportunities available for you, whether you're new in the game or you've been doing this for a while and the top 3 things you can do to attract more people to book your property. You’ll be surprised how simple these things are. So let’s dive in.“Don’t operate out of fear because when you operate out of fear, you make bad decisions. That’s never a great position to be.”-   Shawn MooreIn This Episode:- What are the indications that the market is shifting?- Two questions you should ask yourself - 3 things to focus on to stand out in the STR marketResources:- VRR Episode 47: The #1 Thing You Can Do To Increase Your STR Re

Today, Shawn will answer another question: “Is the short-term rental business something that we should no longer pay attention to?” The answer is a resounding NO. We are just going through a significant shift, and there will always be shifts in whatever market or industry you are in. You shouldn’t be afraid of the shift if you understand the game because the best opportunities are available during those shifts. So if you're planning to get into the short-term rental business, tune in to this episode to discover the three things you need to know to succeed in the game.“If you are in the game, understand the game, dive into the game. Understand exactly what you need to do to stand out in this crowded marketplace because it's not going to get less crowded.”- Shawn MooreIn This Episode:- What happens when markets go up?- A common mistake that happens when people become successful- 3 Major phases in the short-term rental business- The 3 things you need to know to succeed in the game Connect with Shawn Moore:-

Are you interested in starting your short-term rental business, but you're not sure where to start? You begin searching for information online, but it gets overwhelming, and you're not even sure which ones are reliable. In this episode, Shawn answers many of the questions you asked. From financing your first property to creative marketing ideas and how to stand out in whatever market condition, he covers all that and more. Let’s dive in,“People travel for unique experiences. If you can set your property up in a nice area and make that property part of their experience, that’s how you're going to stand out.”-   Shawn Moore In This Episode:- How do you gather information and focus when the world is screaming that the sky is falling?- Is there a strategy that will allow me to rent out a home without owning it?- Can you talk about syndications and joint ventures? Do these investors need to be accredited investors?- Do you find it more difficult to do business in California than in other states? - W

In this episode, Shawn is joined by Dr. Thomas Black as they discuss how to take advantage of real estate, why you should write-off as much as you can on your taxes, and how to choose where to invest. Dr. Thomas Black is a physician, real estate investor, co-founder of Napali Capital, and a member of Odyssey. Tune in to learn how Thomas started with renting out his own house to now having 1,500 units and 3 hotels under his control.“Failures are lessons. You either win or you learn.”-   Dr. Thomas Black  In This Episode:- What motivated Thomas to be interested in real estate- Learn how Thomas makes 7-figures on his tax bill- How taking risks as an investor helps the economy overall- How a 30 hour work week can make you millions of dollars- Why single-family rentals are the best way to enter the real estate field Resources:- The Passive Income Physician- The Tax CureConnect with Dr. Thomas Black:- WebsiteConnect with Shawn Moore:- Website - Instagram- Youtube

From 0 to 5 properties in 18 months focusing on smaller, less know vacation rental markets. Christian Schofield joins me to share his journey of building his impressive portfolio in a short period of timeChristian shares the ups, downs and everything in between as we dive into the journey into their first vacation rental investment.Similar to all of our success stories, here’s what I can tell you about Christian. He is hungry, driven, up for the work, and HE LISTENS.I’ve worked with thousands of people who say they want to build a portfolio of Lifestyle Assets, and I can tell you that the people who get results are always the best listeners and they take massive action.Most people listen with the intent to reply, Christian listens with the intent to understand. That understanding then turns into action, that action into results.Go listen to his awesome story on this weeks podcast episode.As always, thank you for listening and being the best part of this show.Cheers,Shawn MooreFounderVodyss

First Time Vacation Rental Owners, Chris Ronshagen & Jess Kenney, were first time investors jumping into the vacation rental market at arguably the toughest time to purchase a property in a long time. Chris shares the ups, downs and everything in between as we dive into the journey into their first vacation rental investment. Similar to all of our success stories, here’s what I can tell you about Chris and Jess. They are hungry, driven, up for the work, and THEY LISTEN. I’ve worked with thousands of people who say they want to build a portfolio of Lifestyle Assets, and I can tell you that the people who get results are always the best listeners and they take massive action. Most people listen with the intent to reply, Chris & Jess listen with the intent to understand. That understanding then turns into action, that action into results. Go listen to their awesome story on this weeks podcast episode. As always, thank you for listening and being the best part of this show.

There are a lot of things going on right now in the world.    Interest rates are going up.  Inflation is on the rise.  Markets are unstable.  Is now the time to hit the pause button on jumping in to the STR game?  My right hand guy here at Vodyssey, Scott Marshall, joins me to discuss this and many other topics around investing in short term rentals.  I had a chance to riff on a number of things during our conversation. I hope you gain some insights from our conversation and enjoy this episode. For more information & expert advise.  Visit www.Vodyssey.com

As short term rentals become more and more main stream, there is a lot of information our there about short term rental investing.   If you are interested in investing in short term rental or you are currently investing, I am sure all of the advice can be daunting and even confusing at times.   There is definitely no shortage of opinions and advice out there.   Heck, I am one of those people adding to that noise.   Today, I want to talk to you about some questions you should be asking yourself as you run down this road.  Hopefully this will help you to filter out some of the noise so that you can really reach your property investment goals. SPOILER ALERT:  Despite what many people would have you believe, there are no easy buttons.  Regardless of what advice you get, you are responsible for your success or failure and it is up to you to vet out the advice you are getting.   As always, thank you for listening & I hope you enjoy this episode.    

First Time Vacation Rental Owners, Steve & Linda Cummings, were first introduced to vacation home investing less than 4 months ago. Steve & Linda share the ups, downs and everything in between as we dive into the journey into their first vacation rental investment. Similar to all of our success stories, here’s what I can tell you about Steve & Linda. They are hungry, driven, up for the work, and THEY LISTEN.  I’ve worked with thousands of people who say they want to build a portfolio of Lifestyle Assets, and I can tell you that the people who get results are always the best listeners and they take massive action. Most people listen with the intent to reply, Steve & Linda listen with the intent to understand. That understanding then turns into action, that action into results.  Go listen to their awesome story on this weeks podcast episode. Go check out their property below: https://www.vrbo.com/2636081?adultsCount=7&arrival=2022-05-04&departure=2022-06-08&fbclid=IwAR0

Successful Vacation Rental Owners, Freddy & Almoraima Falck were first introduced to vacation home investing less than 10 months ago and now have built a portfolio of 3 beach homes in that short time. Freddy shares the ups, downs and everything in between as we dive into their journey in the vacation rental world. Similar to so many success stories, here’s what I can tell you about Freddy & Almoraima They are hungry, driven, up for the work, and THEY LISTEN.  I’ve worked with thousands of people who say they want to build a portfolio of Lifestyle Assets, and I can tell you that the people who get results are always the best listeners and they take massive action. Most people listen with the intent to reply, Freddy & Almoraima listen with the intent to understand. That understanding then turns into action, that action into results.  Go listen to their awesome story on this weeks podcast episode. Go check out their properties below: https://abnb.me/Goy9lVo25jb

Successful Vacation Rental Owners, Trago & Leslie Wallace purchased and remodeled 2 vacation homes in the past 6 months bringing their portfolio to 3 STR properties. Trago shares the ups, downs and everything in between as we dive into their journey in the vacation rental world. Similar to so many success stories, here’s what I can tell you about Trago and Leslie. They are hungry, driven, up for the work, and THEY LISTEN.  I’ve worked with thousands of people who say they want to build a portfolio of Lifestyle Assets, and I can tell you that the people who get results are always the best listeners and they take massive action. Most people listen with the intent to reply, Trago & Leslie listen with the intent to understand. That understanding then turns into action, that action into results.  Go listen to their awesome story on this weeks podcast episode. Go check out their properties below: Yosemite: https://www.loveyosemitepm.com/501857/# Instagram: @ourhomeinyosemite Santa Cruz Mountai