On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke is joined by Libby of Co Host Oklahoma to unpack what it really takes to scale a co-hosting and property management business to 45+ units. They dive into balancing owner expectations with guest experience, navigating a high-profile $16,000 damage claim, and building scalable systems using tools like Hospitable, PriceLabs and custom automation. The conversation also explores branding, networking, co-hosting vs. property management, and why quality, simplicity, and strong relationships matter more than over-the-top amenities.

How to connect with Libby:

• Website: https://cohostoklahoma.com

• Direct booking: https://hostlahoma.com

• Instagram & Facebook: @CoHostOklahoma

How to connect with Luke:

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For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery’s books:

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

On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke sits down with David to unpack his journey from a full-time engineering career to owning six short-term rentals and managing more than 35 units for other investors. David shares how he leveraged disciplined investing, systems, and team building to scale, why pricing and operations matter more than hype, and what it really takes to leave a W-2 job for long-term freedom through real estate. The conversation dives deep into property management realities, software stacks, staffing, and why adaptability and honest pricing are essential in today’s STR market.

How to connect with David:

• Website: https://shorttermconnections.com

• Direct booking brand: https://865vacations.com

• Instagram & TikTok: @865Vacations

How to connect with Luke:

The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/

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Follow us on Instagram

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Join the Short Term Shop Facebook group

Check out the Short Term Shop on YouTube

For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery’s books:

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

On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke explains how short-term rental success often depends on balancing two different mindsets: the creative right brain and the analytical left brain. He breaks down how creative operators excel at design, guest experience, and listings but often struggle with pricing and numbers, while analytical operators thrive on spreadsheets and projections but may overlook presentation and communication. Luke’s key takeaway is that understanding your natural strengths—and intentionally shoring up your weaknesses—is critical to running a profitable, sustainable STR business.

How to connect with Luke:

The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/

Short Term Shop Plus - stsplus.com

Follow us on Instagram

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Join the Short Term Shop Facebook group

Check out the Short Term Shop on YouTube

For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery’s books:

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