Building Systems for Your Business In this episode Sam shares ways to setup your business  in a manner that works for you. Sam is a systems oriented guy who over the last five years has put processes in place that save him time. Creating systems doesn't mean you have to write software. Just the opposite, take the simplest approach and use off-the-shelf ideas. Slow and steady wins the race. Break each task into individual components. Small savings in effort, add up over time. Some examples mentioned include: - Team Calendar - Google forms e,g cleaning list - Security camera in the closet for inventory - $100 limit contractor credit card - no contractor worrying about floating the cost - Phone for housekeeping to take photos when done cleaning, auto saved to Google photos - Take photos to simplify check in for guests, point out locks and draw arrows - Use a Nest or Ring lock for reprogramming code for each guest, then text them the code - Build relationships around co-hosts, pay a percentage of revenue Responsiveness is a key factor in quality reviews. Get notifications to run your business efficiently built around a common set of systems. To the best of your ability, use the sames systems for all your properties. Mentioned Links: Ring.com Nest.com Photos.google.com Chase.com   Podcast Produced by Habanero Media 

Short Term Rentals Without Money In this episode Sam shares how to become a short term rental host with no money. First find dormant properties and partner with the owners. Take control and manage the property for them. Where to find money? There is no need to ask family to fund furniture. Instead network and build relationships. He recommends property investment cirles investors, contractors and property managers. Make connections and look for investors who are interested in passive income. Use their money to get started and pay back over time. There is no need for you to purchase property. Limit your liability. Take Action Advice 1 Start with property you control 2. Create a team beginning with the investor who will fund your furniture   Podcast Produced by Habanero Media 

Structuring a Short Term Rental Business This episode Sam Szobody delves into the various ways a business can be structured on  the hospitality side of short term rentals. Sam discusses a series of STR models and his personal experiences and anecdotes. In all cases there are pluses and minuses, all discussed at length. Listen and take action today.  Podcast Produced by Habanero Media 

Partners in Life and Business Sam and Christen talk about business and the origin of their Short Term Rental strategy.    Podcast Produced by Habanero Media 

This podcast delves into the industry of short term rentals. Short-term rental are furnished self-contained apartments and homes that are rented for short periods of time, usually by the day or week as opposed to annual rentals in the unfurnished apartments.   This episode frames the reason this podcast has started and what listeners can expect in the future.    Podcast Produced by Habanero Media