Real Estate Mentor

Jonathan Klunk interviews Danaus Chang, the co-founder and president of Awning, a technology company specialising in long-term and short-term rental property management. Danaus talks about growing up in an immigrant family that invested in real estate, his own initiations into property investment, and his goals influenced by the FIRE (Financially Independent Retire Early) movement. The conversation covers topics like the significance of setting clear investment goals, understanding passive income, and efficiently managing properties. Danaus demonstrates how Awning.com potentially serves as a valuable resource for individual real estate investors, providing them everything from real estate agent contacts to property management services. (01:05) Danaus’s Early Life and Parents' Influence (02:10) The Accidental Landlord: Parents' First Rental Property (02:46) Growing Up in a Real Estate Family (04:08) The Concept of House Hacking (06:47) Danaus’s Early Real Estate Experiences (07:09) Transitioning into a Real Estate Career (07:49) First Steps into Property Ownership (11:13) The FIRE Movement: Financial Independence, Retire Early (20:02) Setting Real Estate Goals and Strategies (26:36) Introduction to Awning: A Real Estate Investment Tool (27:39) Closing Remarks and Podcast Outro Reach out to Danaus LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/danaus/ Email: danaus@awning.comAwning https://awning.com/ More about Dennis Chang Danaus Chang is proud to be Co-Founder of Awning (Awning.com). Awning is the world’s first technology platform and brokerage built exclusively for individuals to invest in single-family rental properties, on a mission to make investing in real estate simple and accessible for everyone. They pair world-class data analytics with a team of expert advisors to help every individual investor identify, evaluate and close on single-family rental properties that meet their investment goals across nationwide markets. They are proudly backed by Global Founders Capital, MassMutual Ventures, Wilshire Lane Capital, and dozens of strategic angels. Danaus is passionate about scaling tech startups; especially Proptech, Fintech, AI, Insights, & all things B2B SaaS. He also love love love antiquated industries/markets that are prime for disruption (vertical saas/marketplaces). His operator experience includes scaling Sales & BD teams for VC funded tech companies (Awning Founder, UserTesting VP, Rentlytics SVP), leading go-to-markets for an Enterprise tech/services start-up (AnswerLab VP), product/marketing strategy for Fortune 500 (Pulte, Lennar; Deloitte Consulting). He enjoys matching up people with opportunities and opportunities with people. He's here to help - so reach out to him.  

Jonathan Klunk speaks with guest Stephanie Gilezan, a partner at Capital Connect, a business brokerage, and an expert in restaurant franchises. They discuss the benefits of purchasing an existing restaurant franchise, such as instant equity, avoidance of complicated startup costs, and established brand credibility. They touch on the opportunities that lie within aging baby boomer-owned companies as potential establishments to acquire. The discussion further includes how banks approach financing for this kind of investment and the potential for owner financing options. The episode also discusses the importance of proper tax structuring and how it can enhance the net income of a business. Stephanie emphasises the value of experienced teams performing more in-depth analysis of opportunities and valuations prior to purchasing businesses. (00:30) The Benefits of Purchasing an Existing Restaurant Franchise (00:59) Comparing Startup Costs: New vs. Existing Businesses (01:24) The Impact of Baby Boomers on the Restaurant Space (01:55) The Challenges of Building a Brand from Scratch (02:44) The Advantages of Purchasing Existing Franchises (03:43) The Importance of Hiring the Right General Manager (04:33) The Potential Savings of Purchasing Existing Franchises (04:59) The Challenges and Rewards of Building a Business (05:58) The Impact of Generational Wealth Transfer on the Market (06:45) The Possibility of Passive Investment in Franchises (08:10) The Importance of Having the Right Team in Place (10:00) The Potential Pitfalls of Independence in Business (17:24) The Role of Tax Structuring in Business Valuation (20:27) The Financing Options for Purchasing Existing Franchises (27:42) The Impact of Proper Tax Structuring on Business Value (32:17) Conclusion and Contact Information Reach out to Stephanie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gilezanglobal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-gilezan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gilezan_global/ Email: stephanie@gilezanteam.com More about Stephanie Gilezan Stephanie Gilezan began her Real Estate career in 1999 at 21 years old. She has specialized in Commercial, Land Development, Asset Management, Industrial, Distressed Assets and Hospitality since her start. Throughout her career, Gilezan has transacted over 10,000 Real Estate and Business transactions across the nation and in multiple countries. Fueled by her passion to disrupt and improve the industry, Gilezan has dedicated herself to education and collaboration while building a strong team which has done more than 3 billion in volume.

Host of the Real Estate Mentor podcast, Jonathan Klunk, speaks to his very own business coach, Jason Ballard, about time management and productivity within the real estate business. They discuss the importance of setting clear and attainable goals, understanding the value of one's time, prioritising tasks, and blocking out time for different activities. They also touch on how to balance a full-time job with a real estate side hustle, and the need for continuous learning and mentorship in the real estate field. Info: LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-ballard-795a0587/ Official Website: https://soarhighercoaching.com Soar Higher on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6In56c2XhCkz7RTLTmrqPoEfEub78vZ7 (01:45) The Importance of Goals and Priorities (02:46) Assessing Your Current Life and Career Status (09:47) Understanding the Value of Time (16:18) The Concept of Time Blocking (23:31) Taking Control and Owning Your Priorities (24:53) A Real-Life Example of Mismanaged Priorities (25:15) The Consequences of Neglecting Big Opportunities (27:11) The Eye-Opening Realization (29:43) The Importance of Prioritizing Your Calendar (31:23) Balancing a Career and a Real Estate Side Hustle (32:32) Understanding Your 'Why' in Side Hustling (38:05) The Importance of Being Informed and Efficient (43:43) Closing Thoughts and Contact Information More about Jason Ballard Jason Ballard is an entrepreneur and Founder/President of Soar Higher Coaching & Training. He serves as the #1 Ranked Business and Executive Coach in the Eastern U.S. where he leverages his 27+ years of Real-World leadership experience to accelerate the growth of career professionals and organizations to desired levels of success and reach their full potential faster than they could on their own. His diverse background involves leading 12 different organizations world-wide to new heights and includes: growing up and working in a family-owned construction company, serving as a senior officer in the U.S. Air Force, operating in numerous C-Suite corporate roles, starting multiple companies, and serving as a trusted advisor to political leaders, celebrities, and dignitaries throughout his distinguished career. Jason has a deep passion for helping others succeed. He is actively involved in various aspects of the community. He has cultivated public/private partnerships with government agencies, corporations, and non-profit organizations. He has served on numerous boards and committees and has been a lifelong volunteer supporting veteran organizations, mentoring in schools across the country, and raising funds and donating time for Church missions and charitable campaigns.

In this episode of the Real Estate Mentor podcast, host Jonathan Klunk converses with Cora Henderson, partner and attorney at Pitt & Frank, about the rising trend in office conversions.  We discuss the challenges and opportunities in the real estate sector, highlighting the impact of various factors such as COVID-19, generational wealth building, and the influence of technological advancements like AI on the future of real estate. The conversation also explores the potential of converting vacant office buildings into residential or multifamily units due to changing work and office culture, the urgent need for affordable housing, and trillions in commercial real estate loans coming due. We further explores the prospect of converting office spaces into data centers, given the growing necessity for cloud-based solutions. (00:28) Guest Introduction: Cora Henderson (00:51) Discussion on Office Conversions (01:51) Current Landscape of Office Sector (06:08) Challenges in Converting Office Spaces to Multifamily (08:20) Potential Investment Opportunities (13:42) Impact of AI and Cloud Computing on Real Estate (18:58) Future of Energy Projects (20:42) Closing Remarks and Future Opportunities More about Cora Henderson Cora Henderson is a partner at Pitt & Frank, specializing in residential and commercial real estate closings, contract disputes, 1031 exchanges, and estate planning. She received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-Management from the University of Louisville, and graduated cum laude from the Brandeis School of Law. Cora has faithfully served as a board member for Mortgage Bankers of Louisville, Mortgage Bankers of Kentucky, GLAR education faculty, GLAR Board Forms committee, Kentucky Realtor Institute educator, and was the 2019 recipient of the Nat Sanders Educator of the Year. She is also a part time instructor for the University of Louisville teaching Real Estate Law. Info: Website - www.pittandfrank.com Instagram - @Pitt.and.Frank Facebook - PittandFranLinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/pitt-and-frank 🎤 Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting.

Estate planning has to be one of the most complex and foreign topics to most real estate investors. Yet, it is one of the most important as you spend your life generating passive income, building wealth, and taking advantage of tax strategy through 1099 exchanges and cost segregation. You can even have a will- but what happens to your empire once you die? Plus, add in the complications that could present for your heirs.  Jonathan recently met a state planning attorney, Sean Lohman, to discuss the situation with his parents and their property. Sean explained very complex topics, such as wills and trusts, power of attorney, beneficiaries, medical or healthcare power of attorney, and so much more. He also found some gaps in Jonathan’s own estate planning. And what real estate podcast would be complete without covering this super important topic for you? Sean is an attorney at the Lohman Law Offices, a second-generation law firm in Louisville Kentucky. Sean specializes in estate planning and is also the host of the Uncontested podcast.    Visit lohmanlaw.com to connect with Sean Lohman and begin your estate planning.  Want to learn more about launching and scaling your realestate business through short term rentals? Send us a direct message on Instagram @top.louisville.agent, @thejustinreid, @selling.derby.city or send an email to jonathan@sixdegreesre.com.   Follow Jonathan and Justin on Facebook for a revolutionary approach to property positioning, digital marketing, and technology.   Subscribe on YouTube to watch Season 1 of the Selling Derby City podcast. Be sure to check out our blog to see everything we talk about in each episode and so much more.     Become a short-term rental expert by clicking HERE for the STR Success Course. _______________________________________ A very special thanks to our sponsors! Bluegrass Land Title @bluegrasslandtitle   Guardian Home Inspections @guardianinspectionsky  

What is the legal way to avoid paying real estate tax when you close out the sale of a property? Join Jonathan in this episode with special guest Scott Harper as he explains how you can avoid paying taxes until a later date with the 1031 exchange. Scott dives into the 1031 exchange at a high level and also brings some interesting color around the short-term rental and vacation rental specifically. If you are an avid short-term rental user and investor, this will be some really valuable information for you. Scott Harper is an attorney and closer with Bluegrass Land Title. Scott and his team work to get transactions done and close with confidence.  Bluegrass Land Title is also a sponsor of the Selling Derby City Podcast. You can find them online and schedule services from their website at: Bluegrass Land Title.   Want to learn more about launching and scaling your realestate business through short term rentals? Send us a direct message on Instagram @top.louisville.agent, @thejustinreid, @selling.derby.city or send an email to jonathan@sixdegreesre.com.   Follow Jonathan and Justin on Facebook for a revolutionary approach to property positioning, digital marketing, and technology.   Subscribe on YouTube to watch Season 1 of the Selling Derby City podcast. Be sure to check out our blog to see everything we talk about in each episode and so much more.     Become a short-term rental expert by clicking HERE for the STR Success Course. _______________________________________ A very special thanks to our sponsors! Bluegrass Land Title @bluegrasslandtitle   Guardian Home Inspections @guardianinspectionsky  

For Buyers, the home inspection is an important part of the real estate transaction. This is the time when you find out about the overall health of the property you have under contract. Most transactions include this as a contingency of the sale, meaning the house must receive a good bill of health. This is also the point in the transaction when the Buyer can request that the Seller make specific repairs to the house. In this episode, we are honored to have Eric Gentry, owner of Kentucky-based Guardian Inspections, dive into how you can ace your home inspection.   Eric Gentry is a certified MASTER home inspector and the owner of Guardian Inspections, a Louisville-based home inspection company. They cover Louisville and surrounding areas, Central Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Their sister companies: Guardian Environmental and Guardian Pest Control provide Radon testing and mitigation services as well as termite inspection and pest control services.    Guardian is also a sponsor of the Selling Derby City Podcast and we recommend Guardian’s services regularly to our clients. If you live in the Louisville, KY area you can find them online and schedule services from their website at: www.GuardianInspections.biz   Also mentioned: Season 2, Episode 3 Understanding Appraisals Want to learn more about launching and scaling your realestate business through short term rentals? Send us a direct message on Instagram @top.louisville.agent, @thejustinreid, @selling.derby.city or send an email to jonathan@sixdegreesre.com.   Follow Jonathan and Justin on Facebook for a revolutionary approach to property positioning, digital marketing, and technology.   Subscribe on YouTube to watch Season 1 of the Selling Derby City podcast. Be sure to check out our blog to see everything we talk about in each episode and so much more.     Become a short-term rental expert by clicking HERE for the STR Success Course. _______________________________________ A very special thanks to our sponsors! Bluegrass Land Title @bluegrasslandtitle   Guardian Home Inspections @guardianinspectionsky

What is cost segregation and how can it be applied to short-term rentals? Let’s find out! Join Jonathan and special guest Boomer Philbrick in this in-depth conversation all about cost segregation. You will hear what cost segregation is, what types of properties qualify, the benefits of cost segregation, when to claim it on your tax returns, and so much more.    Boomer Philbrick is a National Account Executive at Cost Segregation Services, Inc. Boomer’s focus is helping you save money, reduce your tax burden, and grow your real estate empire.    Visit gokeysource.com/costsegregation to get your FREE, no-obligation Cost Segregation Analysis.   Want to learn more about launching and scaling your realestate business through short term rentals? Send us a direct message on Instagram @top.louisville.agent, @thejustinreid, @selling.derby.city or send an email to jonathan@sixdegreesre.com.   Follow Jonathan and Justin on Facebook for a revolutionary approach to property positioning, digital marketing, and technology.   Subscribe on YouTube to watch Season 1 of the Selling Derby City podcast. Be sure to check out our blog to see everything we talk about in each episode and so much more.     Become a short-term rental expert by clicking HERE for the STR Success Course. _______________________________________ A very special thanks to our sponsors! Bluegrass Land Title @bluegrasslandtitle   Guardian Home Inspections @guardianinspectionsky

Data. Data. Data. We live in a consumer economy and want access to as much data as we can that will lead us to our next best investment property. AirDNA is a great resource to find out as much information on a property and its location so that you can have massive returns on your investment.    In this episode, Jonathan puts AirDNA to the test where he breaks down actual numbers from Key Source Property investments. You will hear the overall gross revenue from 11 properties compared to the AirDNA projections so that you can see how accurate the projections are. Visit gokeysource.com/blog to see a complete breakdown of the AirDNA numbers.   Listen to Season 1 of Selling Derby City if you need more information on investing in short-term rental properties.  Want to learn more about launching and scaling your realestate business through short-term rentals? Send us a direct message on Instagram @top.louisville.agent, @thejustinreid, @selling.derby.city or send an email to jonathan@sixdegreesre.com.   Follow Jonathan and Justin on Facebook for a revolutionary approach to property positioning, digital marketing, and technology.   Subscribe on YouTube to watch Season 1 of the Selling Derby City podcast. Be sure to check out our blog to see everything we talk about in each episode and so much more.     Become a short-term rental expert by clicking HERE for the STR Success Course. _______________________________________ A very special thanks to our sponsors! Bluegrass Land Title @bluegrasslandtitle   Guardian Home Inspections @guardianinspectionsky

If you want to learn how to be a successful commercial real estate agent by using cold-calling creative marketing tactics, then this episode is for you! Special guest, Morgan Hancock, joins Jonathan to dive into real estate marketing, generating leads, and how persistence can pay off. Morgan shares her unique advanced network system that takes buyers who are looking for very specific properties and markets them to people who didn’t even know they wanted to sell.    Morgan Hancock is a commercial real estate pro, new construction home queen, multi-million dollar producer, and a US Army Vet. Morgan uses her media marketing background to catapult her relations and flip the script on real estate marketing.   Want to learn more from Morgan Hancock on how to be a successful real estate agent? Visit sixdegreesere.com. Follow Morgan on Facebook and Instagram @morganbrookehancock.   Click HERE or visit the link below to watch the controversial video Morgan created for a commercial property.  https://vimeo.com/morganhancock/brookstreet       Want to learn more about launching and scaling your realestate business through short term rentals? Send us a direct message on Instagram @top.louisville.agent, @thejustinreid, @selling.derby.city or send an email to jonathan@sixdegreesre.com.   Follow Jonathan and Justin on Facebook for a revolutionary approach to property positioning, digital marketing, and technology.   Subscribe on YouTube to watch Season 1 of the Selling Derby City podcast. Be sure to check out our blog to see everything we talk about in each episode and so much more.     Become a short-term rental expert by clicking HERE for the STR Success Course. _______________________________________ A very special thanks to our sponsors! Bluegrass Land Title @bluegrasslandtitle   Guardian Home Inspections @guardianinspectionsky

Real estate transactions require an appraisal to assess the fair market value when you are selling a house. In this episode, Jonathan welcomes special guest Jason Ferris to dive into understanding appraisals so that you can maximize your return on investment. From the neighborhood to pools, to garages, and everything in between, Jason explains the things you need to take into consideration when remodeling your real estate property. Join us to hear the improvements that are game changers so that you can get the max resale value possible, as well as the areas that won't make a huge impact on your ROI.   Jason Ferris holds a Certified General Appraiser license in Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana. Originally from Cincinnati, Jason graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from Morehead State University and served in the United State Air Force for 6 years at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio. After working in the technology industry for several years, Jason shifted to real estate appraisal work. Beginning in 2003 at Stickelman, Schneider & Associates in Dayton, Ohio, one of the largest appraisal firms in the Midwest, Jason completed residential and commercial appraisals in the Dayton and Cincinnati markets. Then, in 2006, he expanded Stickelman’s footprint to Louisville, Kentucky. In 2011, he began working for Lin Bell, MAI, SRA completing commercial appraisals in the Louisville and southern Indiana markets. Jason earned his MAI designation from the Appraisal Institute in 2013 and his SRA designation in 2014. Jason has continued to partner with Lin Bell since then and now manages the company, Lin Bell & Associates, Inc. In November 2014, the company name was changed to Bell Ferris, Inc.   Click HERE for Keep a Home Journal – Save A Headache. This can also be found on the Bell Ferris Blog page at bellferris.com/47971-blog   Want to learn more about launching and scaling your realestate business through short term rentals? Send us a direct message on Instagram @top.louisville.agent, @thejustinreid, @selling.derby.city or send an email to jonathan@sixdegreesre.com.   Follow Jonathan and Justin on Facebook for a revolutionary approach to property positioning, digital marketing, and technology.   Subscribe on YouTube to watch Season 1 of the Selling Derby City podcast. Be sure to check out our blog to see everything we talk about in each episode and so much more.     Become a short-term rental expert by clicking HERE for the STR Success Course. _______________________________________ A very special thanks to our sponsors! Bluegrass Land Title @bluegrasslandtitle   Guardian Home Inspections @guardianinspectionsky

Wholesaling is the fastest way to make money in real estate. But is wholesaling legal and is it really that easy? Let’s find out! In this episode, Jonathan welcomes Beau Hollis to dive into how you can find deeply discounted properties, get them under a contract, and then sell that contract for a considerable profit.    Beau Hollis is an expert homebuyer in Louisville, Kentucky, and the founder of Simply Sold. Simply Sold is a professional real estate company specializing in buying houses quickly. Hollis and his team typically help homeowners who want to sell a house sooner rather than later. They help people in foreclosure, with a house stuck in probate, landlords with tenants, and many other types of unusual reasons. Simply Sold is Louisville’s most trusted and reliable home buyers and are even rated A+ with the BBB!    Want to learn more about wholesaling from Beau Hollis? Visit simplysold.com, follow Beau on Instagram, and subscribe to Beau Hollis on YouTube.  Want to learn more about launching and scaling your real estate business through short-term rentals? Send us a direct message on Instagram @top.louisville.agent, @thejustinreid, @selling.derby.city or send an email to jonathan@sixdegreesre.com.   Follow Jonathan and Justin on Facebook for a revolutionary approach to property positioning, digital marketing, and technology.   Subscribe on YouTube to watch Season 1 of the Selling Derby City podcast. Be sure to check out our blog to see everything we talk about in each episode and so much more.     Become a short-term rental expert by clicking HERE for the STR Success Course. _______________________________________ A very special thanks to our sponsors! Bluegrass Land Title @bluegrasslandtitle   Guardian Home Inspections @guardianinspectionsky

Welcome to Season 2 of Selling Derby City! This season Jonthan and Justin will discuss a variety of real-estate-related topics that you can put into play immediately. Whether you’re a first-time home buyer, seasoned home buyer, part-time investor, or rehabber - no matter where you are - this podcast is for you! Jonathan and Justin’s goal is to break down complex real estate conversations into bite-size nuggets that are easy to understand.   In this episode, Jonathan and Justin will discuss the benefits of using your short-term rental property as your vacation home, instead of going to a resort or hotel. You are going to your house essentially getting a free vacation with no out-of-pocket expenses. You will also hear how you can make money in 3 different ways with your short-term rental. Jonathan and Justin’s goal is to tell you about their experience buying their first vacation home and how it has performed over the years.  Jonathan will review details of the transaction, rent, review, appreciation, and depreciation, as well as compare air DNA numbers to our actual numbers and see how well they do. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -    Also mentioned:   Air DNA Rentalizer Season 1 of Selling Derby City  GoKeySource.com Serene | Blue Ridge Pkwy | Retreat | Cozy Cabin on Airbnb   - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -    Want to learn more about launching and scaling your realestate business through short-term rentals? Send us a direct message on Instagram @top.louisville.agent, @thejustinreid, @selling.derby.city or send an email to jonathan@sixdegreesre.com.   Follow Jonathan and Justin on Facebook for a revolutionary approach to property positioning, digital marketing, and technology.   Subscribe on YouTube to watch Season 1 of the Selling Derby City podcast. Be sure to check out our blog to see everything we talk about in each episode and so much more.     Become a short-term rental expert by clicking HERE for the STR Success Course.

Welcome to the final episode of Season 1 of Selling Derby City! In this episode, Jonathan and Justin wrap up the season by sharing some of their final short-term rental tips and answering listener questions. They cover topics such as Airbnb policy updates, support and service animals, mattresses, check-in and out times, tips for selling your short-term rental property, and so much more! You will not want to miss out on these final juicy tips and tricks from your short-term rental experts.   The Short Term Rental Success Course is COMING SOON! Click HERE to sign up to be notified when you can learn and receive the tools from Justin and Jonathan so that you can become a short-term rental expert!   Want to learn more about launching and scaling your realestate business through short term rentals? Send us a direct message on Instagram @top.louisville.agent, @thejustinreid, @selling.derby.city or send an email to jonathan@sixdegreesre.com.   Follow Jonathan and Justin on Facebook for a revolutionary approach to property positioning, digital marketing, and technology.   Subscribe on YouTube to watch each episode of the Selling Derby City podcast. Be sure to check out our blog to see everything we talk about in each episode and so much more.  

Jonathan and Justin are thrilled to have Jesse DePinto join them on this episode of Selling Derby City. Jesse dives into how technology is beneficial for more streamline processes in short-term rental businesses. Jesse is a growth-oriented, serial entrepreneur with a passion for product, user experience, and technology. Jesse is the Chief Product Officer and Co-founder of Frontdesk, a leading tech-enabled short-term rental brand and solutions provider. Jesse is a champion for all-things growth at Frontdesk, which includes leading the technology, sales, and marketing teams, while also nurturing key strategic relationships for the company. Jesse is also the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Levr Solutions, which is the complete software solution for automating and scaling your short-term rental business. Jesse is a proud husband, a father of three boys, and a complete nerd at heart.   Frontdesk offers 1,000 locations across 35 cities. Check them out on the website at http://stayfrontdesk.com/. Follow Frontdesk on Facebook and Instagram @stayfrontdesk to see more inspiration on comfortable stays in the best neighborhoods, curated by travel experts.    Message Jesse DePinto on LinkedIn. Mention Selling Derby City for a Friends and Family discount code to stay at one of the Frontdesk locations!    Do you want the complete solution for automating and scaling your short-term rental business? Check out Levr Solutions at http://levrsolutions.com. Follow Levr Solutions on Facebook @levrsolutions.   The Short Term Rental Success Course is COMING SOON! Click HERE to sign up to be notified when you can learn and receive the tools from Justin and Jonathan so that you can become a short-term rental expert!   Want to learn more about launching and scaling your realestate business through short term rentals? Send us a direct message on Instagram @top.louisville.agent, @thejustinreid, @selling.derby.city or send an email to jonathan@sixdegreesre.com.   Follow Jonathan and Justin on Facebook for a revolutionary approach to property positioning, digital marketing, and technology.   Subscribe on YouTube to watch each episode of the Selling Derby City podcast. Be sure to check out our blog to see everything we talk about in each episode and so much more.  

In this episode of Selling Derby City, Jonathan and Justin talk about how to scale a short-term rental business and welcome their guest, Julie George. Julie is considered the Industry Expert on Airbnb. She is a published author and a short-term rental veteran. Julie is the founder of Host My Home, a unique Airbnb property management company in Queensland, Australia. The company offers a full management service along with consultation options for property owners wanting help to get into the Airbnb market. Julie’s background is in tourism and real estate. Her generous nature extends to sharing hard work and knowledge in her book, Million Dollar Host, to make it possible for you to set up a similar business anywhere. Jonathan and Justin are honored to have Julie join the show to share her expert tips with you so that you can begin scaling your short-term rental business today.   Want to learn more from Julie George on how to scale your short-term rental business? Connect with Julie on LinkedIn and follow her on Facebook and Instagram @MillionDollarHost.   Join Julie George and her expert panel on Clubhouse each Sunday from 3:00 PM-5:00 PM PST.    CLICK HERE for the best-selling book called Million Dollar Host: Julie's Airbnb Portfolio Earned Over a Million Dollars In Her First Year...Yours can too!   Join the 90-day Legends X Accelerator program where Julie George mentors entrepreneurs through short-term rentals. She helps hectic hosts position themselves to work their business, not working in it.   The Short Term Rental Success Course is COMING SOON! Click HERE to sign up to be notified when you can learn and receive the tools from Justin and Jonathan so that you can become a short-term rental expert!   Want to learn more about launching and scaling your real estate business through short-term rentals? Send us a direct message on Instagram @top.louisville.agent, @thejustinreid, @selling.derby.city or send an email to jonathan@sixdegreesre.com.   Follow Jonathan and Justin on Facebook for a revolutionary approach to property positioning, digital marketing, and technology.   Subscribe on YouTube to watch each episode of the Selling Derby City podcast. Be sure to check out our blog to see everything we talk about in each episode and so much more.    

How do you design and furnish a short-term rental property while maintaining a budget and also trying to stand out against competitors? If you are struggling with where to shop, how to find the best deals, or even how to stand out in pictures for marketing, then this episode is for you. Before diving into the episode with their very first guest, Jonathan and Justin share a few of their low-maintenance tips for exterior design. The exterior design is just as important as the interior design. The curb appeal is the first impression of the short-term rental property so you want to make sure it is attractive to potential guests. Then, Jonathan and Justin have Michael Carron join to discuss his expertise on all things interior design and the importance of it. Michael Carron is an interior designer, local to Louisville out of Evansville, Indiana. Michael discusses how to differentiate between designing short-term rentals and residential homes, along with his top three tips, and so much more.    Follow Michael Carron on Instagram and Facebook to learn more on all things interior design for your short-term rentals.    Click HERE for the Personal Values Assessment to help you determine your beliefs, values and what motivates you.   The Short Term Rental Success Course is COMING SOON! Click HERE to sign up to be notified when you can learn and receive the tools from Justin and Jonathan so that you can become a short-term rental expert!   Want to learn more about launching and scaling your realestate business through short term rentals? Send us a direct message on Instagram @top.louisville.agent, @thejustinreid, @selling.derby.city or send an email to jonathan@sixdegreesre.com.   Follow Jonathan and Justin on Facebook for a revolutionary approach to property positioning, digital marketing, and technology.   Subscribe on YouTube to watch each episode of the Selling Derby City podcast. 

If you are starting or even growing your short term rental business, have you determined if you are going to be self hosting or hiring a management company? Ask yourself this, do you want to handle the weekly cleaning, maintenance and many other self hosting responsibilities? If not, perhaps you do want to hire a management company to take care of those details for you. But what about the fees and lack of personal details that is a result of hiring a management company? There are so many factors to consider when determining the right option for you.    First, listen to episode 4, where Jonathan and Justin break down the host responsibilities for short term rental properties. Then tune in to this episode, where they break down the pros and cons of self hosting versus hiring a management company. Jonathan and Justin want to help you determine which is the best option for your short term rental property.    Want to learn more about launching and scaling your realestate business through short term rentals? Send us a direct message on Instagram @top.louisville.agent, @thejustinreid, @selling.derby.city or send an email to jonathan@sixdegreesre.com.   Follow Jonathan and Justin on Facebook for a revolutionary approach to property positioning, digital marketing, and technology.   Subscribe on YouTube to watch each episode of the Selling Derby City podcast.   

What is the cost for hosts to have their short term rental property listed on short term rental sites like VRBO and Airbnb? What are the day to day management responsibilities required of a host of a short term rental property? In this episode, Jonathan and Justin break down the costs of different platforms so that you don’t leave any money on the table. They also dive into the day to day operations so that YOU can set up your short term rental property for success from start to finish. This episode is all about the “makes and breaks” of guest management and communications. So if you want to maximize your short term rental earnings, set your property up for success from day 1, and be able to effectively manage and communicate with your guests to get those five star ratings every time, then this episode is for you!   Want to learn more about launching and scaling your real estate business through short term rentals? Send us a direct message on Instagram @top.louisville.agent, @thejustinreid, @selling.derby.city or send an email to jonathan@sixdegreesre.com.   Follow Jonathan and Justin on Facebook for a revolutionary approach to property positioning, digital marketing, and technology.   Subscribe on YouTube to watch each episode of the Selling Derby City podcast. 

Do you know local zoning laws and where to find qualifying properties for your short-term rental? In this episode, Jonathan and Justin discuss how knowing the regulations in your city are pivotal before executing the purchase of your investment property. They break down the different types of zoning permits and how you can check for zoning in your ideal market. Jonathan and Justin also share their expert tips and tricks of how zoning has worked for their short-term rental properties.    Want to learn more about launching and scaling your realestate business through short term rentals? Send us a direct message on Instagram @top.louisville.agent, @thejustinreid, @selling.derby.city or send an email to jonathan@sixdegreesre.com.   Follow Jonathan and Justin on Facebook for a revolutionary approach to property positioning, digital marketing, and technology.   Subscribe on YouTube to watch each episode of the Selling Derby City podcast.