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How 5,162+ People Have Used This Approach to Buy Their First STR


You've done your homework. You've spent hours on AirDNA, analyzing cap rates, occupancy, and nightly revenue. You know the what.
But the most successful investors know something the data can't tell you: the why.
Why does one property on a street consistently outperform another with the exact same layout?
Why do guests rave about one neighborhood and avoid another, even when the numbers look identical?
Why does a property that looks perfect on paper end up being a costly mistake?
That's the gap between data and decision. It's where a spreadsheet falls short and local expertise becomes your most valuable asset.
Our network of on-the-ground agents live in these markets. They see the nuances the data misses. They understand the qualitative details—the views, the access, the "feel" of a neighborhood—that ultimately drive bookings and revenue.
Let us help you connect the dots between the data you have and the local insight you need.
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How to Identify Profitable Properties in Vacation Markets
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Avery Carl is a leading short-term rental expert, real estate broker, and CEO of The Short Term Shop. She’s helped over 5,162 investors buy and scale profitable short-term rentals.
Her expertise has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Forbes. She’s also the author of two bestselling books and host of The Short Term Show Podcast, with over 1M downloads.
CEO of The #1 Short-Term Rental Real Estate Agency in the U.S.
Investor With 250+ Properties Across 3 Asset Classes
Bestselling Author & Host of the #1 Real Estate Investing Podcast


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