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In this episode of The Austin Palacios Podcast, we're joined by Allison Craft, a corporate finance escapee turned successful short-term rental co-host. Allison shares her deeply personal journey — from the loss of her brother and postpartum burnout to discovering the STR tax loophole on YouTube and taking massive, imperfect action.

Topics covered:

• Allison’s transition from corporate finance to short-term rental co-hosting.
• Personal motivation behind the career change (loss of her brother, burnout, motherhood).
• Discovering the STR tax loophole and using it to receive a $56,000 tax refund.
• Building a real estate business with 16 listings in under a year.
• Balancing entrepreneurship with parenting and family life.
• Overcoming fear and perfectionism to take “imperfect action”.
• Using co-hosting as a low-risk entry point into real estate.
• Importance of community, mentorship, and masterminds.
• Strategic use of tax advantages for short-term rental investors.
• Creating freedom through purpose-aligned business models.

This is a raw, honest conversation about entrepreneurship, taking risks, and choosing purpose over comfort. If you’ve ever dreamed about quitting your job and starting something meaningful, this is your sign.

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