In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitz are joined by short-term rental investor, content creator, and entrepreneur Michael Elefante. Known for his transparency and STR education content, Michael opens up about building a high-performing rental portfolio while raising a young family and staying true to his values.

You’ll hear:

• How Michael got started with just one property and scaled from there
• His favorite tools and strategies for automation and guest satisfaction
• What he prioritizes now that time is more valuable than money
• How to build a business that fuels your life — not the other way around

This episode is packed with practical advice and inspiration for hosts at every stage.

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On this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitz welcome Jesse Vazquez — a seasoned short-term rental host and business builder with a passion for longevity over hype. Jesse opens up about his journey, how he’s navigated the ups and downs of STR, and why most people flame out after 7 episodes (or 7 listings).

Inside:

• Jesse’s take on why consistency beats trends in the STR space
• Lessons from hosting at scale and staying profitable
• Encouragement for new hosts who feel like quitting
• Why podcasting and short-term rentals require the same mindset

If you want to build a long-term STR brand with staying power, this episode delivers.

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In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitz sit down with short-term rental systems expert Marissa Grover. Marissa shares how she helps hosts streamline their operations, build scalable systems, and stay out of the day-to-day chaos. Whether you're a new host or scaling your property management business, you'll learn actionable strategies to boost your efficiency and guest experience.

We dive into:

• Why most STR operators hit a wall—and how systems fix that
• Marissa’s go-to tools for automating routine tasks
• How to prep your business for growth without sacrificing quality

Tune in and get ready to scale smarter, not harder. Learn more at https://withmarisa.co/

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In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitz sit down with real estate investor and short-term rental strategist Alex Sabio. From his roots as a respiratory therapist to building a thriving portfolio of high-performing STRs, Alex shares the mindset shifts, lessons, and tactical plays that helped him break out of the 9–5 grind.

We talk about:

• Transitioning from healthcare to real estate full time
• How to find and fund STR deals with long-term potential
• Common pitfalls new hosts make — and how to avoid them
• Alex’s philosophy on wealth, risk, and living with intention

If you’re ready to take action in the STR space, this one’s for you.

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Matt gives some tips on how to help with you new listing optimization and some other new listing tips that will help boost you first or next co-host listing.

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Today, we interview one of the founders of STR Secrets Emanuele Pani. Emanuele has been in the game longer than most and has created a huge business. He discusses how to get your mindset right, not just your business. This is definitely an episode you do not want to miss!

To learn more, visit www.strsecrets.com

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Sarah King is a real estate investor who has spent most of her time acquiring LTRs. She just made the pivot to STRs and started her management journey.

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John Bianchi is a real estate investor and Airbnb data guy. He spends a lot of his time giving you useful information on how to scrub the data to find your next investment. You can learn everything he is teaching for free at www.strsearch.com follow him on Instagram @theairbnbdataguy

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