The Short Term Show
The Short Term Show is your home for all things short term rental (Airbnb) investing and management. Host Avery Carl interviews successful real estate investors and CEOs of Airbnb related startups to bring inspirational and actionable content to listeners. Whether you are an experienced Airbnb investor or co-host, or you’re just getting started, The Short Term Show is your home for all things short term rental content. About the host: Avery Carl bought her first Airbnb in 2015, and has since built a portfolio of over 250 doors, is the author of bestseller Short Term Rental, Long Term wealth, and is the CEO and Founder of The Short Term Shop, the country’s largest Airbnb-specific real estate team, with over 5,000 Airbnb investors served in 20 markets. The Short Term Shop has been named the #1 team worldwide at EXP 3x, has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Forbes, and USA Today.
Show episodes
On this week's episode, Avery is joined by muralist Dave Blanche, the founder of BlestDesign, to discuss the impact of murals on short term rental properties. Dave shares his journey from graffiti and canvas work to large-scale murals, detailing how he broke into the Airbnb market. He explains how murals enhance guest
On this week's episode of The Short Term Show, Avery is joined by Ashley Freeman, a former tennis pro turned short-term rental powerhouse. Ashley shares how she transitioned from teaching tennis to managing over 100 properties in a college town, leveraging local knowledge and relationships for success. She dives into t
On this week's episode of The Short Term Show, Avery is joined by Kate Almeda, a seasoned Airbnb host and short-term rental expert. Kate shares her journey from managing concerts and working on the Vans Warped Tour to building a career in short-term rentals, including her experience with home-sharing, managing unique s
In this episode of The Short Term Show, Avery welcomes Cynthia and Chris Hanson, a couple based in Mesa, Arizona, who currently own and manage three properties. Cynthia shares her background in hospitality management and how that has helped make the transition into STRs more seamless. They also share the story of how t
In this episode of The Short Term Show, Avery is welcoming back Rich Somers! Rich highlighted the unique opportunities available in 2025, particularly due to the current supply and demand dynamics in the housing market. He pointed out that while many are waiting for interest rates to drop, experienced investors are sti
In today's episode, Avery and Chuck dive into some current events in the short term rental space and discuss how the second Trump administration could impact the real estate industry. We also touched on how international travel patterns and population migration within the country could impact various markets. We both s
