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Learn how to grow your airbnb or vacation rental business in just minutes a day with Coach John. Join John as he shares the latest insights, tools, and news about the rapidly growing short term rental industry. The episodes are short, sweet, and actionable. Whether you are an airbnb host or a seasoned vacation rental owner, this short term rental podcast is for you!
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Mike Is Selling and Linda Is Scaling: The State of Short-Term Rentals in 2026
The short-term rental market didn't die. It grew up. In this episode, John breaks down exactly what's happened to the STR market over the last three years — and why two owners running properties in…
How to Never Lose Money to a Dishonest Guest on Airbnb - A $800 Lesson
I did everything right. Hundreds of photos. Every message documented. Every step followed.Airbnb still took $800 from me.This episode is the full breakdown of a 7-day nightmare with Airbnb support —…
My Short-Term Rental Tech Stack: Why Simple Wins Every Time
My Short-Term Rental Tech Stack: Why Simple Wins Every TimeWelcome back to Vacation Home Help, where we make hosting simple.Episode OverviewLook, I get it. Every week there's a new "game-changing" AI…
The Hidden Math Behind Airbnb & Vrbo Pricing Recommendations
Ever wonder how Airbnb, Vrbo, and dynamic pricing tools actually decide what your nightly rate should be? In this episode, we break down the real data sources behind those pricing recommendations —…
Airbnb influencers are full of BS...understanding how to run an STR is easy...
Most people fail in short-term rentals not because they aren’t smart… but because they’re taking advice from the wrong people.In this episode, John Andrew breaks down why influencer advice is…
Surviving the Airbnb and Short-Term Rental Slowdown in 2025
Bookings are down. The market’s soft. And 2025 is separating the real hosts from the hobbyists.In this Vacation Home Help Podcast episode, John Andrew — founder of Florida’s largest Airbnb cleaning…
Quick and dirty, tactical direct booking site for under $200?
Building your own direct booking website doesn’t have to cost thousands — in this episode of the Vacation Home Help Podcast, John Andrew breaks down exactly how to launch a clean, functional,…
Remove Bad Airbnb Reviews Every Time With This Method
Description: Negative reviews can tank your Airbnb performance — but most can be prevented or removed if you know what you’re doing. In this episode, John Andrew breaks down exactly how to stop bad…
October’s Airbnb Slowdown: Why Bookings Crashed — and What Smart Hosts Are Doing About It
If your calendar looks emptier than usual this October, you’re not alone. 2025 has been one of the toughest years for short-term rental owners in recent memory — occupancy rates are down across…
Airbnb Bookings Are Dying Out — Here’s What to Do
Airbnb bookings are drying up, and hosts everywhere are feeling it. Guests are waiting until the last minute to book at rock-bottom rates, and the competition is turning into a race to the bottom.In…
A No-BS Framework to Build a Profitable STR Portfolio (Part 3: Macro → Micro Market Selection)
Not all STR markets are created equal. Some look amazing in headlines but flop once you dig into the numbers. Others are sleeper markets that deliver insane returns if you know where to look.In this…
A No-BS Framework to Build a Profitable STR Portfolio (Part 2: Compliance-First Market Filter)
Too many new investors make the same mistake: they buy a “dream” property in a market that looks good on paper — then find out the city, county, or HOA doesn’t allow short-term rentals. That’s how…
Airbnb’s New “Host-Only Fee” Kill Shot Against Direct Bookings — Here’s Your Countermove
🚨 Airbnb just made its boldest move yet: a host-only fee of 15.5% (16% in Brazil) and zero visible guest fees. It looks like housekeeping—it's actually a psychological flip that erases “book direct…
A No-BS Framework to Build a Profitable STR Portfolio (Part 1: The Airbnb Buy Box)
A No-BS Framework to Build a Profitable STR Portfolio (Part 1: The Airbnb Buy Box)Most hosts fail before they even start — not because they don’t work hard, but because they don’t define their Buy…
When Guests Lie for a Refund: How to Stop Airbnb Scams Cold
In this episode of Vacation Rentals with John, we’re diving deep into one of the most frustrating realities of hosting — when guests lie just to get a refund.I’ll break down the most common scam…
Airbnb Guest Damage, Weak Payouts, and OTA Claims: How to Actually Get Paid When They Trash Your Place
In this episode of Vacation Rentals with John, we dive deep into one of the most frustrating parts of running a short-term rental business: getting paid for guest damages.We’re talking about…
Why I’m All In on Short-Term Rentals
In this episode, I share why I went all in on short-term rentals and how this business changed my life — from leaving corporate finance at Hilton to building a lifestyle of freedom, growth, and…
Some quick airbnb pricing changes I've used to increase my bookings.
Weekends booked but weekdays empty? You’re leaving money on the table. In this quick episode, John shares the exact pricing tweaks he made to fill weekday gaps on his Airbnb listings. From adjusting…
A New Season of Vacation Rentals With John
I’m back. Here’s where I’ve been, what’s changed in STRs, and how this podcast will help you win in 2025 — one smart move at a time.Follow the new facebook page hereThank you so much for your support.
Vacation Rentals Not as Great as They Used to Be? Run Spring Promotions for More Bookings.
A couple promotions that work for my vacation rentals to attract more bookings - easy to implement changes. Join the facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/vacationrentalswithjohn
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