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Exciting News for Airbnb Vacation Rental Owners and Real Estate Investors! Skip the competition on a saturated AirBNB platform!!!In this episode, we dive into the secrets of getting direct short-term rental bookings while you sleep!Our guest, Jenn Boyles, founder of Direct Booking Success, shares her expertise in increasing direct bookings for vacation rentals through organic marketing. She takes us on a journey from her experiences in the oversaturated rental market of the Austrian Alps to building a thriving direct booking business. Jen discussed her inspiring journey in the short-term rental business, sharing how she overcame the challenges of an oversaturated rental market and learned the art of achieving direct bookings that can significantly boost profitability compared to traditional long-term rentals.Join us as we uncover strategies for shifting reliance from online travel agents to direct bookings, the importance of creating a unique guest experience, and the potential financial benefits that properly marketed short-term rentals can yield. Key takeaways from the episode include:Understanding the financial potential of short-term rentals compared to long-term tenantsExploring the expenses and challenges involved in managing short-term rentalsDiscovering strategies to shift dependency from OTAs towards direct bookingsLearning about resources and training opportunities offered by Direct Booking Success to help property owners succeed in the vacation rental industryWhether you are a seasoned property owner or exploring the world of short-term rentals, this episode offers invaluable insights into the potential financial return and the essential steps for creating a successful direct booking business.Timestamps:0:01 - Raising private money for real estate investing tips.4:16 - Needed money, realized need for direct bookings.7:09 - Consider short-term rentals, investment vs business.10:30 - Hire property manager for short-term rental success.14:29 - Become a local expert, promoting on social media.19:13 - Don't assume bookings will come; consider property managers.23:15 - Provide top-quality experience for guests always.24:18 - Advice for increasing short-term rental performance summarized.28:58 - Transition from OTAs to direct bookings carefully.29:39 - Connect With Jenn Boyles: https://www.DirectBookingSuccess.com Connect With Jay Conner: Private Money Academy Conference: https://www.JaysLiveEvent.comFree Report:https://www.jayconner.com/MoneyReportJoin the Private Money Academy: https://www.JayConner.com/trial/Have you read Jay’s new book: Where to Get The Money Now?It is available