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

Shawn Moore
Short-Term Rentals
Real Estate Investing
Vacation Rentals
Airbnb
Property Management
Real Estate Investment
Real Estate
Vodyssey
Investment Strategies
Guest Experience
Financial Independence
Bonus Depreciation
Short-Term Rental Market
Lifestyle Assets
Marketing Strategies
Mentorship
Short-Term Rental Loophole
VRBO
Short-Term Rental Investing
Wealth Building

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 g... more

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Recent Guests

Terry Newell
Airbnb/short-term rental investor; discussed markets, setup, and management
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Episode: Episode 384 - 1st Airbnb Challenges No One Talks About...
Mallory Gregorio
Short-term rental investor; co-investor in the Port Aransas project
Independent investor; partner in Vodyssey program
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Wendy Pogny
Vacation rental investor with properties across the US including Maui, Whitefish, Fredericksburg, and Blue Ridge
Independent investor / Vodyssey member
Episode: Episode 380 - The Biggest Challenges Of Scaling To 4 Properties
Bo Brown
Short-term rental investor; co-owner of Angel Fire and Bella Vista properties
Self-funded investor
Episode: Episode 378 - How Airbnbs Retired Our Members Earlier Than Expected
Charlotte Brown
Co-owner of the family real estate portfolio; involved in remodels and design decisions
Self-funded investor
Episode: Episode 378 - How Airbnbs Retired Our Members Earlier Than Expected
Shannon Reif
Short-term rental investor, Denver-based, co-owner of Grand Lake project
Episode: Episode 376 - Members Share Struggles & Lessons Learned From STR Investing
Tyler Reif
Short-term rental investor, Denver-based, co-owner of Grand Lake project
Episode: Episode 376 - Members Share Struggles & Lessons Learned From STR Investing
Aarthi Krishnamurthy
Lawyer with healthcare provider background and real estate investor
Self / Family real estate team
Episode: Episode 374 - EXPOSING The Truth Of Airbnb Investing...
Ned Markey
Pediatric dentist, pilot, real estate investor, and author
Self-hosted through Vodyssey network
Episode: Episode 372 - How Our Member Scaled To 6 Properties - From Dentist To Airbnb Investor

Hosts

Shawn Moore
Host of the Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast
Christine Owens
Owner of Pick Me Photography Services; Vodyssey member; design-focused guest

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 175 ratings
  • Love the stories

    I’ve been listening to this podcast for years and especially love when Shawn interviews the people in the program who talk about the process they went through to get their listing. I love how they share numbers and talk detail of the set up and the ups and downs of everything. I especially love how they include the actual listing of the STRs they are referring to so when they talk about things, you can actually look at it. Lastly, I would love if each of the interviews included the purchase pri... more

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    SpeakUpProductions
    United States3 months ago
  • Unfollow

    I want to hear about STRs not your opinion on the previous administration. I’ll find a show that gets less political. Thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Valdi1512
    United Statesa year ago
  • Amazing!!!

    Shawn Moore is a great person and shares some amazing content! This is the gold standard for STR investing knowledge.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AJM 4ever
    United States2 years ago
  • The Real Deal

    When I first became interested in short term rentals I found this podcast. I became an avid listener, often going back and listening to episodes several times. Eventually we took the next step and signed up for one of the free webinars to get some more information. Shawn took the time to answer every single question in thoughtful detail and had us not only comfortable, but super excited to join the Vodyssey community. We have now been members for over a year and can say with certainty that these... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jordan Ostlund
    United States2 years ago
  • Must-Listen

    The STR roadmap. Have to listen if you are going to open up your short-term rental portfolio. Incredible - 5 Stars!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Patricia Barrow
    United States2 years ago

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Community-focused format with templates and case studies is highly actionable for newbies and veterans alike.
Occasional critiques note promotional tone or marketing emphasis, but content remains valuable.
Mix of in-depth strategy and live show dynamics keeps content fresh and relevant.
Guests bring diverse, experience-based insights that listeners can apply immediately.
The host delivers practical, actionable STR guidance with real-world data.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 382 - Investing In STRs Did NOT Go As Planned... Members Share Biggest Problems
Q: What were the major challenges during the DIY setup and how did you overcome them?
They detail long days of DIY procurement and installation, coordinating family schedules, and handling unexpected issues like timing delays and a flu outbreak. The takeaway is to plan buffers, rely on capable partners, and remember that challenges are temporary.
Episode 382 - Investing In STRs Did NOT Go As Planned... Members Share Biggest Problems
Q: Why Port Aransas and how did you approach the market and design?
They explain choosing a place they love to vacation, researching HOA constraints, and using Vodyssey guidance to pick a market with achievable economics. They focused on a design-led, boutique approach to stand out from similar homes and to maximize occupancy and returns.
Episode 382 - Investing In STRs Did NOT Go As Planned... Members Share Biggest Problems
Q: Take me back and tell us what got you into short-term rentals.
Dave and Mallory describe how their high-earning careers and desire for tax benefits, plus personal family goals, led them to explore short-term rentals. They were motivated by the ability to blend lifestyle with investment and to create a business that the whole family could participate in.
Episode 384 - 1st Airbnb Challenges No One Talks About...
Q: Tell us a little about your backstory and what drew you to short-term rental investing.
I started in traditional long-term rentals, gradually moved toward short-term rentals after relocating from Chicago to Franklin, Tennessee, and was drawn by tax benefits and cash flow. The transition included leaving a corporate role to pursue a more engaged, lifestyle-focused investing path and leveraging Vodyssey to learn, network, and execute on these opportunities.
Episode 380 - The Biggest Challenges Of Scaling To 4 Properties
Q: What is your outlook for Maui rebuilding and your plans for expansion there?
Rebuilding in Lahaina is progressing slowly due to permits and zoning constraints, but the momentum remains, and there is potential to start managing Maui properties to bring a refined guest experience that can help others navigate the island's unique market conditions.

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A practical, data-driven show focused on turning short-term rentals into scalable lifestyle assets and financial freedom. Across recent episodes, hosts and their guests discuss multi-market growth, acquisitions, financing paths, and the importance of guest experience, design-forward branding, and efficient operations. They explore market selection, pricing discipline, regulatory shifts, and the evolving role of technology (including AI) in underwriting and marketing, with a strong emphasis on applying repeatable processes to build lasting portfolio value. A standout angle is treating vacation rentals as lifestyle assets that balance family life, personal freedom, and cash flow, often sharing real-world metrics, templates, and design ideas t... more

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