On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke recaps BiggerPockets Conference 2025 in Las Vegas—highlighting his and Avery’s sold-out STR bootcamp, a lively panel he participated in and why the city felt unusually packed and pricey. He shares quick takeaways on today’s demand and strategy—skip costly amenity overhauls and double down on service and operations—closing with a cautiously optimistic outlook for the STR market.

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On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke explains why guests with eight to ten prior reviews often bring the most friction, while new guests with no reviews are usually fine, and reminds hosts that shoulder-season travelers have more options and can be pickier—so tighten systems and stay patient

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On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke shares why booking too far in advance (like next Summer) could be a costly mistake for hosts. He dives into how the market is shifting, what platforms are rewarding right now, and the timing strategies that can make or break your calendar performance. Tune in to hear how Luke approaches pricing and availability to stay ahead of the competition.

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On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke breaks down his “Month Math” method—a no-nonsense approach to evaluating whether your nightly rates are realistic or simply driven by ego. He urges hosts to calculate what an entire month of bookings would gross and compare it to their monthly expenses. If your pricing implies a huge profit but you’re sitting vacant, it’s time to lower your rates. Luke emphasizes value, humility, and adapting to today’s market conditions.

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On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke breaks down recent jobs-report revisions, what they might mean for the Fed’s pending rate move, and how mortgage rates could wiggle in the short term even as the broader trend points down. He shares a strategic take on “sideline buyers,” why inventory may dip before bouncing back, and answers listener questions.

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On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke shares a Disney/Universal trip debrief as a barometer for U.S. travel, noting lighter morning crowds, busier afternoons, and a stark contrast in customer service. He ties those observations to today’s market—rates likely easing, Main Street feeling pinched—and advises STR operators to prioritize competitive nightly pricing over splashy amenities, consider temporary cleaner-fee adjustments, and focus on delivering a clean, reliable guest experience.

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On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke breaks down his strategy for maximizing bookings through the end of the year. He stresses the importance of having September and October at least 50% booked, holding October rates until September 8 before discounting, and treating early November and December as slow periods while enforcing five- to six-night minimums over Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. Luke also shares why he believes travel demand will rebound as interest rates ease, why the idea of “market saturation” is meaningless, and how this season is the perfect time for deep cleans, maintenance, and refreshing your property photos with tasteful holiday decor.

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This week Luke is coming to you with a bonus episode he is calling Short Term Shop News! Luke breaks down Airbnb’s move to a single 15.5% host-only service fee starting October 27 and what it means for pricing, advising PMS users to raise Airbnb rates ~15.5% to keep payouts flat. Joined by Chuck Kramer and Avery Carl, the crew weighs consumer sentiment and competitive dynamics (VRBO’s lower take vs. potential price moves), plus cautions hosts to watch accounting on bookings straddling the change and consider “all-in pricing” as a short-term marketing edge.

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Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties – Buy it on Amazon