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Munsons at the MoviesEp. 116 - Aidan Gillen (feat. Matti Groll)In this episode of Munsons at the Movies, we're joined once again by guest Munson, Matti Groll, to dive into the fascinating and unpredictable career of Aidan Gillen. From his Irish roots and struggles with auditions to his pinball-like journey through film and television, we leave no stone unturned. We rave about the impact of Sing Street, marvel at Gillen breaking Case’s box office snapshot spreadsheet, and debate whether Gillen truly nails his accents. We notice an unmistakable trend of his portrayals of small-time villains in films and explore his performances in memorable shows like Queer as Folk, Ga...2025-04-031h 40
Vacation Rental Scale-UpHow Property Managers in the U.S. and Europe Are Adapting to Growing Regulations and ThrivingStricter short-term rental regulations? Here’s how real property managers in the U.S. and Europe are adapting—and thriving.📉 Zoning laws tightening.📉 Permit caps shrinking.📉 Compliance becoming a daily headache.If new short-term rental rules are making it harder to operate, you’re not alone. But successful property managers have already found ways to pivot, stay compliant, and keep their business profitable. In this expert-led webinar, our panel of experienced short-term rental operators from the U.S. and Europe share real strategies that are working today.🔑 What You’ll Learn:✔ How to identify short-term rental-friendly market...2025-02-271h 02
RevLabs by PriceLabsNavigating short-term rental regulations and growing smartly [RevLabs February 2025 Masterclass]How do you navigate the ever-changing landscape of short-term rental (STR) regulations? Should you pivot to mid-term rentals or expand into a new market? In this RevLabs Masterclass, we examine the strategies of property managers and revenue experts for adapting, growing, and staying ahead.💡 What You'll Learn:✅ The key factors to consider before expanding into a new STR market✅ How to evaluate and navigate regulatory challenges across different regions✅ The pros and cons of pivoting to mid-term rentals✅ Tools and data insights to make informed business decisions2025-02-211h 03
STR Investing, The PodcastUnlock Creative Financing: Buy STRs with No Down Payment & at Half the Current Interest RateIn this episode of STR Investing, host Taylor Jones interviews Aidan Groll and dives deep into innovative financing strategies that will help you acquire short-term rentals without the need for a hefty down payment. Learn how savvy investors are leveraging creative solutions to secure properties at half the current interest rate. If you're eager to expand your STR portfolio, this episode is a must-listen!2024-05-0934 min
The Fetchit PodcastFrom Corporate Conformity to Luxe Living: Aidan Groll's Unconventional Journey to 42 Units & Beyond!Get ready to have your mind blown and your jaw dropped because this week's podcast episode is all about breaking free from the clutches of corporate America and living that luxurious life! Our guest, the one and only Aidan Groll, spills all the tea on his epic journey from a dull corporate cubicle to the world of Airbnb and beyond. In this mind-boggling episode, Aidan spills the beans on how he made his daring escape from the corporate rat race. Can you believe it? He actually Googled "how to retire from corporate America" while he was at...2024-02-2854 min
Blue Gems PodcastStrategies for Sustainable Success In Hotel Investments feat. Sujay MehtaIn this episode, we dive into the intricate world of hotel investments with a focus on acquisitions, financing, and strategic partnerships. The discussion unveils practical insights into navigating the hotel investment landscape, emphasizing the significance of strategic acquisitions, innovative financing options, and the power of partnerships in optimizing hotel operations. The conversation is rich with tactical advice, offering listeners a comprehensive blueprint to navigate the complexities of hotel investments successfully, from making compelling offers to mastering the art of hotel syndications.Top 3 Takeaways from the Podcast:
Strategic Acquisitions: Learn the essentials of unlocking...2023-10-1951 minBlue Gems PodcastEmpowering Women in STRs: Breaking Barriers and Building Empires feat. Stacey St. JohnIn this episode of the Blue Gems podcast, we dive deep into the world of short-term rentals (STR) with Stacy St. John, a seasoned STR investor and property manager. Stacy shares her journey from starting in the real estate space to now owning 10 properties and managing a total of 26. She emphasizes the importance of understanding one's goals and vision before diving into the STR business. Stacy also highlights the significance of researching and choosing the right market, and the value of establishing strong relationships in the industry. Additionally, she touches upon the challenges and rewards of managing client funds...2023-10-0537 minBlue Gems PodcastFrom Poker Pro to Real Estate InvestorIn this episode of the Blue Gems podcast, we dive deep into the inspiring journey of JB Bullock, the co-founder of Blue Gems. From his early fascination with real estate in middle school to his professional poker career, JB shares how he transitioned into the real estate world during the COVID-19 pandemic. He discusses the importance of taking action, even if imperfect, and how he scaled from zero to 44 units in just under two years using none of his own money.Top three takeaways:
The significance of building relationships and trust when raising private capital for...2023-09-2337 minBlue Gems PodcastFrom Banker to Business Owner: A Journey of Entrepreneurship feat. Fouad BazziShownotes:On this episode of the Blue Gems podcast, we spoke with Fouad Bazzi, the founder and owner of Crescent Retreats. Fouad shares his journey of opening gourmet restaurants and differentiating himself in a saturated market. He emphasizes the importance of diving into the data and understanding the supply and demand in the industry. Fouad also discusses his transition from a banking career to owning vacation rental properties on the West Coast, including Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Huntington Beach. He reveals his latest venture in the Florida market, just miles away from Disney World. Tune in to hear...2023-08-0333 minBlue Gems PodcastUsing Data to Make Informed Investment Decisions, feat. Kenny BedwellShownotes:Coming from the STR Investor side, Kenneth Bedwell felt the struggle of finding new markets to invest in. With a smaller budget, it was hard to find a good market that didn’t break the bank and this inspired Kenneth to create a data comparison formula that originally wasn’t going to be shared with anyone other than some of Kenneth’s close connections in the STR world. He has some good friends though, and they pushed him to turn his spreadsheets into a whole platform. As a result of this, we now have STR Insights, a data...2023-08-0137 minBlue Gems PodcastHow to Rank Number One on Airbnb's Search Results, feat. Daniel RusteenFrom both the guest side and the host side, Daniel Rusteen’s experiences in the STR space have helped him create great strategies for optimizing your Airbnb. A pro in the field, Daniel coaches other STR investors to supercharge their STR properties. In this episode, he is sharing the importance of running your STRs like a business with two main points: using dynamic pricing and direct booking. Dynamic pricing tools are a must and while sometimes there’s a learning curve, it can be a game changer. Building out your online presence off of the Airbnb platform by using dire...2023-07-2038 minBlue Gems PodcastConservative Investing: Managing Debt and Leveraging Carefully, feat. Julie GatesWelcome to this episode of Blue Gems! In today's show, we have a special guest, Julie Gates, a seasoned real estate investor and agent based in Savannah, GA. With over two decades of experience in the field, Julie has navigated through multiple cycles in the ever-changing real estate market.Julie's journey began in 2004 when she and her husband started investing in commercial multi-family properties. Despite the challenges posed by the 2008 crash, they persevered and adapted their strategy, transitioning into single-family homes. It was during this time that Julie had a fateful encounter with Zeona McIntyre, a previous...2023-07-1839 minBlue Gems PodcastMaximizing Tax Deductions for Short-Term Rental Businesses, feat Billy WithersOn today’s episode of Blue Gems we’re welcoming Billy Withers, a short term rental tax strategist. He’s been in the field for 10 years total, focusing on short term rental investors for the past 5 years. When you’re just starting out as a STR investor it’s important to have a tax strategist to make sure you reap the tax benefits and avoid a huge tax bill at the end of the year. Billy talks about things STR investors need to watch out for when they are thinking about their taxes. He is getting into the laws, details, a...2023-07-1329 minBlue Gems PodcastLeaving Your Safe Job // The Aidan Groll StoryIn this episode of the Blue Gems Podcast, our very own Aidan Groll shares his story of transitioning from a corporate accountant to a real estate investor. He stumbled upon the concept of house hacking and was infatuated with the idea of buying a duplex and renting out one side while living in the other. Aidan also shares the mindset flip he experienced that's helping him to build a company that genuinely aligns with his lifestyle goals.Let's connect!► Blue Gems Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluegemsgroup/► Aidan's Instagram: https://www...2023-06-2938 min
Blue Gems PodcastTash Richardson’s guide to international property managementTucked away on an island off the coast of Morocco are twenty five properties managed by Tash Rishardson, an STR investor and property manager. If managing these rentals didn’t keep her busy enough, she also coaches/mentors on the side to help other like-minded people follow in her footsteps. Tash and her partner have been in the STR game for seven years and are looking forward to growing their personal portfolio more. Having worked in property management for several years, Tash is sharing how she got to where she is today and lessons she...2023-06-0632 min
Blue Gems PodcastHow to Maximize your Revenue with Becca MadiganToday on Blue Gems we’re welcoming Becca Madigan from PriceLabs. She started out as a front desk pricing at her local vacation rental company in Charleston, SC and now has been with PriceLabs for two years. Becca is walking us through what services PriceLabs offers and how STR investors can utilize the analytics from design to amenities to specific markets. She sees lots of data and is talking about what the patterns in data are showing and things investors may need to watch out for when looking for new investments.PriceLabs has lots of...2023-05-2627 minBlue Gems PodcastThe 30 Day Stay Masterclass with Zeona McIntyreIf you’re in the real estate STR market, chances are you have heard about mid-term rentals. But what’s the big deal? On today’s episode of Blue Gems your new favorite MTR expert, Zeona McIntyre, is sharing her knowledge with us. From marketing to management differences to lender perspectives, Zeona is giving a short course on how to get into the MTR game. After managing properties outside of the United States, Zeona is currently working on getting her portfolio closer together than the five states she’s currently at. She’s looking into the At...2023-05-1833 min
Blue Gems PodcastHow to leave Corporate America through Airbnb Arbitrage with Kierra CastleberryOn this week’s episode of Blue Gems we are welcoming Keirra Castle, an STR investor who specializes in arbitrage and coaches on the side. Motivation for Kierra comes from her childhood and has spurred her to the success she is enjoying today. Starting out in finance, making the switch from a steady W-2 job to living off of STRs was a big jump for Kierra and she is sharing with us how she made that leap successfully.Kierra is talking to us about standing out in saturated markets, her current portfolio, predictions on the STR market an...2023-05-1133 min
Blue Gems PodcastMeet the award winning Airbnb ambassador Brindy BringhurstWelcome to today’s episode of Blue Gems with Brindy Jean, an STR investor and host. She started as a property manager at a tech startup and bought her first home in Phoenix, Arizona. With March Madness coming up, she decided to earn some extra cash by renting out her house and became hooked on the STR game. The biggest hurdle she faced was the gap between a solid, W-2 job to making an income full time in the STR field. From using TurnoverBnB to coaching tips to design and budget, Brindy is sharing blue gems from her experience. 2023-05-0441 min
Blue Gems Podcast49 | Meet the award winning Airbnb ambassador Brindy BringhurstWelcome to today’s episode of Blue Gems with Brindy Jean, an STR investor and host. She started as a property manager at a tech startup and bought her first home in Phoenix, Arizona. With March Madness coming up, she decided to earn some extra cash by renting out her house and became hooked on the STR game. The biggest hurdle she faced was the gap between a solid, W-2 job to making an income full time in the STR field. From using Turnoverbnb to coaching tips to design and budget, Brindy is sharing blue gems from her experience. Br...2023-05-0141 min
STR Like The Best by Michael Chang03. Aidan Groll - Former CPA Scales to 42 STR Units in 2 YearsJOIN MY PRIVATE COMMUNITY FOR DAILY WEALTH-BUILDING INSIGHTS & STRATEGIES 🔥 -https://www.strlikethebest.com/insider
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Blue Gems Podcast48 | How to Buy the Block with Chris SenegalChris Senegal’s start into real estate came when he dreaded his 9-5 job and knew he needed to get out. Since then he’s acquired whole neighborhoods from distressed sellers who just want to be relieved of a “burden” that they inherited. Part of Chris’ portfolio is in Peerspace and he is getting into the details of renting out a space for events.Getting a space ready for Peerspace is more expensive than it would be for an Airbnb, but the ROI has the potential to 10x what it would be as an STR. Chris is focusing o...2023-03-2835 min
Blue Gems Podcast47 | The Airbnb G.O.A.T. With Sean RakidzichSean Rakidzich is joining us on today’s episode of Blue Gems. Sean is a STR arbitrage guy who has built his business from the ground up by arbitraging. With this unique strategy, Sean has been able to make STRs truly passive without taking a profit cut. If you want to follow this strategy for your own STR portfolio, Sean is explaining the steps to take to get you from 0 doors to 150 or more.Across almost every industry, people are having a hard time finding and keeping good employees. Sean is talking about how his company finds qu...2023-03-0938 min
Blue Gems Podcast46 | The Million Dollar Host with Julie GeorgeToday on Blue Gems we have Julie George all the way from Australia. After selling her short term rental company Julie moved into the mentoring and coaching space and now meets with people all over the world in the STR community. Starting out, Julie did all the work herself. She was the guest experience manager, cleaner, business owner, and more. As her portfolio grew she hired co-hosts and eventually a property manager. When she scaled her business to 130 properties, she sold her portfolio to pursue her passion of traveling and speaks at real estate conferences around the globe.2023-03-0227 min
Blue Gems Podcast45 | The Credit Crash Course with Eddy GarciaToday on Blue Gems is Eddie Garcia, credit specialist. He’s getting into the differences between personal and business credit and how it applies as an entrepreneur or investor. Learn what banks are actually looking when you’re trying to borrow on credit (hint: it’s not your credit score). Positive borrowing behaviors can help you get the bank’s trust and access to lower interest rates.When the economy tightens up, so do banks. Knowing how to leverage your business credit can help you continue investing in leaner times. Communicating with your bank will build trust and allo...2023-02-1636 min
Blue Gems Podcast44 | How to Leverage your Money with Bridget BrickBridget Brick, a short and long term real estate investor, is joining Blue Gems today to change your perspective on money. Go from thinking about the move in front of you like in checkers, to thinking strategy like in chess. As an investor, knowing the cycle of trigger points in the market will allow you to play the game on a whole different level.Supply and demand are constantly in play, and we are getting into supply vs. demand in the context of this real estate cycle. If you’re looking to tap into the equity of yo...2023-02-0931 min
Blue Gems Podcast43 | How to Build STR Wealth with Bill FaethIf you don’t have a plan how do you know what to invest in? Bill Faeth, a self proclaimed serial entrepreneur, gets into how to architect your life before you invest in a short term rental. One strategy Bill uses to build his portfolio is investing by following the pod system. He buys large cash flow rentals to support the smaller rentals he and his wife will eventually retire in.Bill co-hosts a small portfolio, and focuses on marketing each one of the rentals he works with. His goal is to make clients more money so he...2023-02-0238 min
Blue Gems Podcast42 | The Kayak of Short Term Rentals with Robert MontanaRobert Montana is talking to us about his business, Jaunt Direct, a booking platform creating wins for hosts and guests of STRs. Most of the time there are barriers to entry for a product like this, but Robert eliminates that all together with a simple and streamlined approach. The bulk of the work in setting up on Jaunt Direct is uploading all the information.Robert himself was an avid traveler who lived out of his backpack. He started out as an STR investor because he fell in love with snowboarding in Telluride, CO. He bought a second...2023-01-2631 min
Blue Gems Podcast41 | Renting by the Hour with Brandon EsparzaFrom a pro dancing career to a transition to videography, Brandon Esparza used his knowledge to build out a studio to rent by the hour to make hundreds in a day. Brandon is talking about the platform he uses, Pure Space, to make his money on the side.As opposed to Airbnb, renting on Peer Space is done hourly. Brandon is getting into detail about how to transform a traditional STR to a Pure Space rental. He’s also talking about regulations you may have to watch out for and giving details about the potential profit for re...2023-01-1225 min
Blue Gems Podcast40 | The 203k Way with Matt PorcaroIf you could go back to your early 20s and do it all over again what would you do? This question is what inspired Matt Porcaro and ultimately made him the founder of the 203k Way. Hitting right out of the gate, Matt is sharing his first home purchase using a 203k loan. Take a deep dive into what a 203k loan is, how it benefits investors, and how Matt used it to build his real estate portfolio. Learn all about how contractors play into a 203k loan and how this loan can be used specifically for STR investments...2022-12-2941 min
Blue Gems Podcast39 | Meet the 1031 King with Dave FosterOn this episode of Blue Gems we’re welcoming Dave Foster, more famously known as the 1031 Investor. He earned this title by figuring out the 1031 exchange and when to utilize it. Dave is going to explain to us how to leverage this tax hack to build your portfolio bigger and better, and will explain his own portfolio and how he’s used the 1031 exchange to build a solid portfolio. Dave is discussing some of his strategies for leveraging the 1031 exchanges to diversify your portfolio, as well as how to reduce the tax burden on investors both new and old. Lear...2022-12-0831 min
Blue Gems Podcast38 | Building a Short Term Rental Empire with Avery CarlIf you are a new real estate investor, or a more experienced one looking to add to your toolkit, this episode is for you. We are welcoming Avery Carl, a real estate investor with 220 doors over the course of five and a half years, and is a real estate agent who specializes in STRs in over 15 markets. She is talking to us today about how to grow such a large portfolio and some of the logistics that come along with that. Avery’s first real estate deal in Tennessee was part of a plan to pay for her future ki...2022-11-2532 min
Blue Gems Podcast37 | How to use your IRA to invest in short term rentals with Mat SorensenMatt Sorenson is a lawyer who works with investors, is the author of The Self-Directed IRA Handbook, and is the CEO of Directed IRA. Matt is talking about how to use a self-directed IRA, the most underutilized tool, to invest in real estate and why everyone should know about this life hack. When you invest with your retirement account, there are lots of nuances that follow, so Matt is talking us through what it’s like to buy a property with a self-directed IRA. On the legal side of life, Matt is talking about how to work the tax be...2022-11-1741 min
Blue Gems Podcast36 | How to Find the Right Short Term Rental with Jeff BrownJeff Brown from Loma Homes is talking numbers and operations for STRs. From sourcing data to managing an on the ground turnover team, Jeff is taking us through his experience in real estate and giving inside information on how he looks for properties.Learn more about Loma Homes at their website: https://loma-homes.com/Jeff’s email: jeff@loma-homes.comBlue Gems Management: https://bluegemsmgmt.co/Short Term Rental Meetup: https://bluegemsgroup.com/[00:00] Episode intro[00:23] Show intro[00:56] Welcome to Jeff Brown...2022-11-1025 min
Blue Gems Podcast35 | Award Winning Design with Tatianna TaylorTatianna Taylor Tait has a beautiful story of how loss after loss in her life got turned around and now she’s here to share her success journey and drop some serious blue gems. Tatianna has an extensive portfolio and is sharing her expertise with interior design that makes short term rentals stand out. Learn more about Tatianna and her business by clicking one of the links below.Website- http://www.tatiannataylortait.com/Course- www.thanksforbooking.comInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/tatiannatt/?hl=enBlue Gems Management: https://bl...2022-11-0733 min
Blue Gems Podcast35 | Award Winning Short Rental Design with Tatianna TaylorTatianna Taylor Tait has a beautiful story of how loss after loss in her life got turned around and now she’s here to share her success journey and drop some serious blue gems. Tatianna has an extensive portfolio and is sharing her expertise with interior design that makes short term rentals stand out.Learn more about Tatianna and her business by clicking one of the links below.Website- http://www.tatiannataylortait.com/Course- www.thanksforbooking.comInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/tatiannatt/?hl=enBlue Gems Management: https://bl...2022-11-0433 min
Blue Gems Podcast34 | The King of Atlanta - Abraham GrayBuckle in for today’s episode of Blue Gems where we’re talking with Abraham Gray, From making thousands a week selling baseball cards to making millions, Abraham has a lot of blue gems to share. This man is buying 30 houses a month and is telling us about how he got to where he is today.FB: Abraham GrayYoutube: Abraham Gray (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCplzGExPqM0Ff6RpO_jiuNg)Blue Gems Management: https://bluegemsmgmt.co/STR Meet Up: https://bluegemsgroup.com/[00:00] Teaser[00:29] Show intro[0...2022-10-2731 min
Blue Gems Podcast33 | How to Build a Top 100 Podcast with Tyler CernyToday we’re talking to Tyler Cerny, a business and international sales consultant. We’re going through the ins and outs of building and growing a podcast and how this can help you in your STR game.Connect with Tyler:Instagram- @tylerecernyLinkedIn- Tyler CernyBlue Gems Management: https://bluegemsmgmt.co/STR Meet Up: https://bluegemsgroup.com/[00:00] Teaser[00:28] Show intro[01:02] Introduction to Tyler[02:00] Growing a podcast, tips and tricks[11:06] Ways to optimize your ROI on a podcast[13:52] What...2022-10-2036 min
Blue Gems Podcast32 | 280k gross revenue on 1 STR with Bryndee BartonBryndee Barton from Loma Homes is talking to us today about her vacation rental business, which she owns with her husband. Primarily based in the Florida market, Loma Homes specializes in theming and Bryndee is sharing her secrets on STR market.Find out more about Loma Homes on their website, https://loma-homes.com/ , or on Instagram, @lomahomesConnect with Bryndee at her email, bryndee@loma.homes.comBlue Gems Management: https://bluegemsmgmt.co/STR Meetup: https://bluegemsgroup.com/[00:00] Episode teaser[00:20] Show intro (new and improved)[01:59...2022-10-1329 min
Blue Gems Podcast31 | Take your STR Design to the next level with Bridgette WhitneyToday we’re talking to Bridgette Whitney who specializes in designing Airbnbs. She walks us through how she designed one of the top rentals in Nashville, gives tips for designing on a budget, and what to ask a potential designer. Learn more about Bridget and her business on Instagram or Tik Tok at @itsbridgettebitch or check out her website, itsbridgettebitch.comBlue Gems Management: https://bluegemsmgmt.co/STR Meet up: https://bluegemsgroup.com/[00:00] Teaser[00:12] Show intro[00:48] Welcome to Bridget[01:00] Bridget’s journey into real estate and design2022-10-0635 min
Blue Gems Podcast30 | WorkBNB, A New STR Market with Yeves PerezWelcome to Yeves Perez, CEO of WorkBNB. WorkBNB is changing the rental game for blue collar workers and opening up a whole new market to STR owners. Listen in to discover more about WorkBNB and how Yeves is pushing to create the next household name in the rental market.Invest in WorkBNB by checking out wefunder.com/workbnbBlue Gems Management: https://bluegemsmgmt.co/[00:00] Episode teaser[00:27] Show intro[01:02] Welcome to Yeves Perez[01:17] Who Yeves is and how WorkBNB got to Florida[03:08] What is WorkBNB?2022-09-2948 min
Blue Gems Podcast29 | Does STR Design Matter with CEO Brandon BlakeOn today’s episode we’re welcoming Brandon Blake, owner of The Staging Company. Brandon went from being a sales associate to owning The Staging Company and learned a lot on the way. We’re talking about his journey, how he manages his work life balance, anddropping blue gems along the way. Learn more about The Staging Company on their website at https://thestaging.co/Blue Gems Management: https://bluegemsmgmt.co/[00:00] Episode teaser[00:12] Show intro[00:45] Welcome to Blake[00:57] Brandon’s journey and how it gets to STRs[04:50] What hap...2022-09-2235 min
Blue Gems Podcast28 | The Hero of STR with Theron LewisToday’s episode we’re talking to the STR hero and regulations guy, AKA Theron Lewis. Theron started his business in short term rentals, and then an STR ban almost took it away. Learn how Theron and his team work to stop these bans in cities all over the country by listening in.Reach out to Theron or his team members at thestrregulationsguy.com LEARN MORE Blue Gems Management: https://bluegemsmgmt.co/[0:00:00] Episode teaser[0:00:23] Show intro[0:00:58] Welcome to the STR hero[0:01:23] The STR hero’s origin story[0:07:30] How go...2022-09-151h 05
Blue Gems Podcast27 | Revolutionizing Housing With the Jupe CEO Jeff WilsonOn today’s episode of Blue Gems we’re talking to Jeff Wilson, co-founder of Jupe. Listen in to hear all about how Jupe’s are upping the game in the short term rental market. Jeff gives the details about how Jupe can benefit anyone who is interested and leaves those blue gems along the way.Find out more about Jupe online at https://www.jupe.com/ALL NEW: For all your short term rental management needs, check out blue Gems Management. Make your short term rentals passive income today by checking out our website: https...2022-09-0846 min
Blue Gems Podcast26 | CEO of HostGPO Crushing the Vacation Rentals Industry with Jeff IloulianOn today’s episode of Blue Gems, we’re talking to Jeff Iloulian who is the co-founder of HostGPO. Jeff was intentional in his real estate strategies, and went from arbitraging and vacation rentals, to being the CEO of HostGPO. Listen in to find out how HostGPO helps short term rental managers and how Jeff chose his markets.Find out more about HostGPO on their website at hostgpo.com[00:00] Episode intro[00:41] Show intro[01:33] Jeff’s real estate journey[02:55] The current portfolio[03:30] What’s a group purchasing organization?[05...2022-09-0140 min
Blue Gems Podcast25 | From Broke to Success Using Real Estate with Wayde HallThis episode of Blue Gems we’re talking to Wayde Hall! Wayde is a realtor in central Florida who has a goal of retiring in 4 years at the ripe old age of 28. An investor himself, Wayde talks about what he looks for in an investment and strategies to stand out from the rental down the street. Tune in for this and more on Blue Gems Podcast.[00:00] Episode intro[00:20] Show intro[00:53] Wade and his real estate journey[01:57] How is Wade planning on retiring at 28?[02:50] How dropping out of college played ou...2022-08-2933 min
Blue Gems Podcast24 | How to Become an STR focused agent with Brandt FanionToday on the podcast we’re talking to Brandt, a realtor who specializes in short term rentals. Brandt began his real estate journey in 2014, so tune in to hear how he’s sharpened his craft and honed in on his market of choice.[00:00] Episode teaser[00:28] Show intro[01:14] Brandt’s journey in real estate[03:45] Pros and cons of different real estate markets[04:48] Tennessee to Florida[05:50] Considerations for short term rental markets[07:18] Advice for agents who want to help investors in STRs[08:32] What are factors for th...2022-08-1832 min
Blue Gems Podcast23 | How to Leverage Short Term Rentals to Build Wealth and Reduce your Tax Liability with Ryan BakkeThis week on Blue Gems we talk with Ryan Bakke about the nitty gritty details of how to leverage real estate investing to get to most out of your taxes. Ryan works with a CPA firm specializing in real estate investing with a focus on short term rentals. Both a tax account and an investor himself, Ryan knows the ins and outs of the trade. Check out his website learnlikeacpa.com for more information.[00:00] Episode intro[00:21] Show intro[00:56] Ryan’s background and how he got into real estate[03:53] Why does the IR...2022-08-1152 min
Blue Gems Podcast22 | From Engineer to Short Term Rental Pro with TJ TijaniThis week we have TJ dropping blue gems on the podcast! Ex-engineer turned short term rental pro, TJ is dropping life, short term rental, and arbitrage advice. Listen in while TJ talks through his portfolio and the strategies he used to get to the place he’s at today. Find TJ on instagram at @tjtijaniand check out his event coming up on August 19th at rental-summit.com[00:00] Episode Intro[00:34] Show Intro[01:10] How TJ got into real estate and short term rentals[06:09] What is rental arbitrage?[08:00] TJ’s portfolio[1...2022-08-0437 min
Blue Gems Podcast21 | Meet the Expert in Short Term Rentals with Taylor JonesWelcome to this week’s episode of Blue Gems! We’re talking to Taylor Jones, an expert in short term rentals. Dabbling in both personal short term rentals and managing short term rentals with a firm, Jones has a wide array of experience in multiple markets. Find Taylor on Twitter at @MrJonesSTRs to connect and learn more.[00:00] Episode Intro[00:16] Blue Gems jam time[00:52] Welcome to Taylor, learn about his story[05:24] How Taylor underwrites his yields[06:30] Why invest in short term rentals with a firm?[08:03] What’s the minimu...2022-07-2841 min
Blue Gems Podcast20 | How to House Hack your way to Financial Freedom with Alberto NikodimovIn this episode we meet Alberto Nikodimov, a realtor, investor and property manager. We learn why it's important for agents to own real estate, the ins and outs of managing short term rentals and explore Alberto's recent house hack deal![0:00] Episode intro[0:24] Show intro[0:59] How Alberto got into real estate and his journey thus far[10:11] Mentor advice: put your money where your mouth is[11:20] Alberto’s experience with househacking[21:24] Multi-family appraisal challenges[23:24] Advice for someone who wants to do a househack[26:46] Things they do...2022-07-211h 00
Blue Gems Podcast19 | How to Net 15k/mo in First year as STR host with Hung MaiIn this episode we meet Hung Mai, a short term rental investor based in Orlando, FL. Hung teaches us how to overcome analysis paralysis, the importance of systems and delegating, and how to deliver a world class guest experience.Reach out and connect with Hung Mai on Instagram @hungvmai or at (407) 401-3361 to find out more.[00:00] Introduction[01:21] How Hung Mai got into short term rentals, plus some tips and tricks[11:26] Managing strategies for short term rentals: communication is key[16:54] Airbnb vs. VRBO[21:56] Continuing to learn new strategies2022-07-1452 min
Blue Gems Podcast18 | 0-17 Airbnbs in 10 Months with Bailey KramerIn this episode we Meet Bailey Kramer a 21 year old Short Term Rental investor with 17 airbnbs in his portfolio. We learn how to scale your portfilio, the ins and outs of co-hosting, and how to systemize your STR business. Find out more from Bailey on social media @thebaileykramer[0:37] Intro to Blue Gems podcast[1:29] Bailey and his story in real estate, fix and flips, and short term rentals[8:10] Marketing strategies in real estate[10:33] What’s it like owning and managing so many airbnbs as co-host? Tips and tools[14:36] Co-hosting and pr...2022-07-0755 min
Blue Gems Podcast17 | Building a Portfolio of Boutique Hotels with Stacey ConteIn this episode, we meet Stacey Conte, a short term rental investor developing hotels throughout Florida. We learn how to manage major rehabs, the importance of financial education and how to cash flow your way to financial freedom using short term rentals.2022-06-301h 02
Blue Gems Podcast16 | From Tattoo Artist to Short Term Rental Investor with Ven PikarskyIn this episode we learn about Airbnb arbitrage, creative financing, and developing an entrepreneurial mindset.2022-06-2338 min
Blue Gems Podcast15 | From Engineer to Closer Olympics Silver Medalist with Munif SazaIn this episode we meet Munif Saza a short term rental investor, closer, and wholesaler. We learn the concept of “Who not How”, how to scale your Airbnb portfolio and shifting your mindset from an employee to a business owner. Munif is a go-giver full of blue gems!2022-06-1642 min
Blue Gems Podcast14 | 0 to 60 Short Term Rentals with Noah HoffmanIn this episode we meet Noah Hoffman, a California based STR investor with 60 units under management. We learn what it takes to scale your portfolio, how to hire a rockstar team, and leveraging partnerships to do more deals. Noah's Instagram: https://instagram.com/noahhoffmanairb...2022-06-0949 min
Blue Gems Podcast13 | Leveraging your Relationships to do more Deals with Ben MarschIn this episode we meet Ben Marsch, an Orlando based real estate investor/wholesaler. We explore creative finance and how to use your relationships to do more deals.2022-06-031h 57
Blue Gems Podcast12 | Pro Basketball Player turned Luxury Real Estate Agent with Sam ColemanIn this episode we meet Sam Coleman, a luxury real estate agent based in Las Vegas who just 4 years ago was driving for Uber. Sam is now one of the top luxury real estate agents in the city of Las Vegas and is an inspiration for us all.2022-05-2647 min
Blue Gems Podcast11 | Breaking into Commercial Real Estate with Lonnie WhiteIn this episode we meet Lonnie White, a Florida based Commercial Real Estate investor. We explore how and why he made the switch from Residential to Commercial investing and how to get started in this asset class.2022-05-191h 14
Blue Gems Podcast10 | Automating 18 Airbnb Arbitrage Units with Nevin JosephIn this episode we meet Nevin Joseph, an Airbnb Arbitrage investor who currently has 18 units. We learn about Mid Term rentals, how to convince landlords to allow subleasing, and systems and processes to automate your business.Connect with Nevin: https://www.facebook.com/nevin.mech2022-05-1248 min
Blue Gems Podcast09 | Finding your Niche with Andrew ZiebroIn this episode we meet Andrew Ziebro a private lender and STR investor based in Orlando, FL/ Andrew shares why he chose short term rentals as his preferred asset class and how it changed his life.2022-05-0535 min
Blue Gems Podcast05 | How to Become an Investor Friendly Agent with Tyler GibsonIn this episode we meet Tyler Gibson, an investor friendly agent out of Orlando, FL. We discuss how to get started as a real estate investor and why it's important to use a good agent.Connect with Tyler:https://linktr.ee/real_tylergibson2022-05-051h 09
Blue Gems Podcast07 | 30 Years in the Short Term Rental Game with Stacy BurgessIn this episode we meet Stacy Burgess, a Central Florida real estate agent and investor specializing in the Disney Short Term Rental market.2022-05-051h 13
Blue Gems Podcast08 | From Pharmacist to Mobile Home Park Investor with Steven GarguiloIn this episode we meet Steven Garguilo who left his corporate job to invest in real estate full time.2022-05-0551 min
Blue Gems Podcast02 | 1,100 Doors and Counting with Alex QuezadaIn this episode we meet Alex Quezada an STR investor with one of the biggest wholesale operations in Florida and a portfolio of 1,100 doors.2022-05-0556 min
Blue Gems Podcast03 | Civil Engineer to Full Time Real Estate Investor with Matthew BossickIn this episode we explore the real estate market from the perspective of a former civil engineer.Follow Matt's Journey:https://www.instagram.com/matthew.james.rei/2022-05-051h 08
Blue Gems Podcast04 | 600k of Wholesale Fees in 12 months with Spencer BishopIn this episode we meet Spencer Bishop, a wholesaler out of Lakeland, FL. W explore how to scale your wholesale business and buy real estate using creative finance.2022-05-0555 min
Blue Gems Podcast06 | Building a Rockstar Brokerage with Rey ZapataIn this episode we meet Rey Zapata the owner of the La Rosa Executive group in Downtown Orlando. We explore what it takes to build a Rockstar team of agents while building a real estate portfolio of your own.Rey's Brokerage: https://www.larosarealty.com/agents/59616/Rey+Zapata+and+the+Executive+GroupRey's Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/reytherealtor/?hl=en2022-05-0555 min
Blue Gems Podcast01 | Welcome to the Blue Gems Podcast with Cristian ArceIn this episode we explore the interest rate environment and what it takes to be a top mortgage lender.2022-05-0259 min