EP #266 - Julie McLeod┃Starting A Vacation Rental Business

Want to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here: https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7 In this episode of the Vacation Rental Revolution podcast, host Shawn Moore interviews Julie McLeod, a successful short-term rental investor. They discuss Julie's journey into short-term rental investing, the challenges she faced, and the lessons learned along the way. Julie shares her experiences with optimizing property performance, managing expectations, and expanding her portfolio. The conversation emphasizes the importance of both emotional and analytical decision-making in real estate investing, as well as the significance of creating a guest experience that resonates with travelers. FOLLOW US: https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoore https://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedom https://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmoore GET YOUR FREE BOOK & TRAINING HERE: https://vodyssey.com/ Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction to Short-Term Rental Investing 00:02:55 Julie McLeod's Journey into Short-Term Rentals 00:06:00 Challenges and Learning Experiences 00:08:56 Optimizing Property Performance 00:12:00 Navigating Property Management and Expectations 00:14:58 Expanding the Portfolio: Lessons Learned 00:18:10 The Decision-Making Process for New Properties 00:21:09 Emotional vs. Analytical Investment Decisions 00:23:56 Conclusion and Future Goals