Rental Realm
by Jay Ullrich
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Ep 24 - The Most Important Business Decision You'll Make Before…
Ep 24 - The Most Important Business Decision You'll Make Before…
About this podcast
Presented by HostBuddy AI, Rental Realm dives deep into the world of short-term rentals, featuring expert guests who share insights on every aspect of management. Whether you're a seasoned host or just starting out, you'll find tips for success, hilarious Airbnb stories, and strategies to boost your rental business. Join us for a mix of industry wisdom and entertaining anecdotes, covering everything from guest experiences to scaling your property management empire.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 24 episodes
- Ep 24 - The Most Important Business Decision You'll Make Before Scaling in 2026 w/ Frank Bosi · 50 min · Season 1 Episode 24In this episode of The Rental Realm Podcast, host Jay Ullrich sits down with Frank Bosi, Senior Director of Partner Development at Hostfully, to unpack the single most critical…
- Ep 23 - From $470K Collapse to STR Dominance w/ Jeremy and Blake · 60 min · Season 1 Episode 23What happens when two Austin property managers accidentally become STR experts, scale to nearly 100 properties in under a year, and then lose $470,000 to predatory lending? They…
- Ep 22 - From $60K Loss to 80 Units: Scaling with Acquisitions w/ Matt Floyd · 1 h 19 minJay Ullrich sits down with Matt Floyd, co-founder of Stay Classy Homes, who started his short-term rental company in January 2020—literally the worst possible timing. After…
- Ep 21 - From Corporate Layoff to 7,000 Guests & 33x Superhost w/ Jason Muth · 1 h 13 minWhat happens when your corporate career ends unexpectedly?For Jason Muth, it was the catalyst to turn his short-term rental side hustleinto a multi-million dollar business. In…
- Ep 20 - From Corporate to 18 Properties in One Year w/ Allison Craft · 1 h 18 minIn this inspiring episode, Jay sits down with Allison Craft, who went from a decade in corporate finance to building a thriving, multi-state short-term rental management business…
- Ep 19 - From Tech Sales to Luxury STRs w/Nico Molino · 1 h 44 minWhat does a former tech sales exec making great money do when he gets crushed on taxes? He buys a 110-year-old Piggly Wiggly grocery store and turns it into a luxury Airbnb. In…
- Ep 18 - Growth Secrets: Scaling to 54 Rentals w/ Billy Perez · 1 h 3 minBilly Perez is back in the Rental Realm for his first-ever repeat appearance! In this highly-anticipated follow-up, Jay and Billy dive deep into the explosive growth of Billy's…
- Ep 17 - Mastering Student Housing & Scaling a Property Management Empire w/ TJ Miller · 59 minWhat does it take to dominate a hyper-specific real estate niche? In this episode, Jay sits down with TJ Miller, a property management expert who has rapidly scaled his company…
- Ep 16 - The Glamping Investor: Building Micro-Resorts and a Direct Booking Empire w/ Garrett Brown · 1 h 10 minDive into the world of high-end, unique short-term rentals with Garrett Brown, the Short-Term Rental Expert from BiggerPockets. In this episode of the Rental Realm podcast, host…
- Ep 15 - Navigating the Intersection of Passion and Business w/ Conner Brown · 1 h 7 minIn this episode of the Rental Realm podcast, hosts Jay Ulrich and Connor Brown explore their unique journeys from engineering backgrounds to entrepreneurship. They discuss the…
- Ep 14 - The Journey of a Real Estate Entrepreneur w/ Jonathan Mitchell · 46 minIn this engaging conversation, Jay Ullrich interviews Jonathan Mitchell, a San Diego-based real estate entrepreneur. They discuss Jonathan's background, his motivations for…
- Ep 13 - Building a Business Through Partnerships w/ Isaac Vance · 54 minIn this episode of the Rental Realm podcast, Jay Ulrich and Isaac Vance discuss the intricacies of short-term rentals, focusing on Isaac's journey from a single arbitrage unit to…
- Ep 12 - Designing for Your Target Audience: The Key to Higher Occupancy Rates w/ Lora Brown · 45 minLaura Brown is a real estate investor and energy designerwho specializes in optimizing short-term rental properties. She shares her journey to financial freedom and how she…
- Ep 11 - The Rise of Digital Labor in Business w/ Jesse Anglen · 46 minIn this episode of the Rental Realm Podcast, Jay Ullrich and Jesse Anglen discuss the intersection of AI and real estate, exploring Jesse's journey from building houses to…
- Ep 10 - Automating High-End Rentals w/ Michel Lopez & Miguel Nunez · 36 minIn this episode of the Rental Realm podcast, Jay Ullrich speaks with Miguel Nunez and Michel Lopez from Villa Paraiso Vacation Rentals. They discuss their journey in the vacation…
- Ep 9 - Maximizing Tax Savings for Real Estate Investors w/ Ryan Bakke · 40 minIn this episode of the Rental Realm podcast, Jay Ullrich interviews Ryan Bakke, CEO of Tax Strategy 365, about tax strategies for real estate investors. Ryan helps real estate…
- Ep 8 - From Four Seasons to 80+ Luxury Rentals w/ Mercedes Sanchez · 42 minMercedes Sanchez, CEO and founder of MBX Homes, shares her experience operating in the LA area and discusses her strategies for maximizing rental income. She started MBX Homes as…
- Ep 7 - The North Park Whisperer, Matt Davies · 54 minMatt Davies, an investor, developer, rental operator, and fix and flipper, shares his experience in the real estate industry, specifically in North Park, San Diego. He discusses…
- Ep 6 - Building a Real Estate Development Empire at 28 w/ Noah Martin · 47 minJay Ulrich interviews Noah Martin, a real estate developer and contractor in San Diego. Noah shares his journey in the real estate industry, starting with his education in real…
- Ep 5 - Building Wealth Through STR's w/ Billy Perez · 51 minJay Ullrich sits down with Billy Perez to delve into the world of short-term rentals (STR) and real estate investment. Billy shares his journey from being a teacher to becoming a…
