In the US alone, about 112 million people listen to one podcast or another. With over 750,000 podcasts available online, this has quickly become an efficient method for people to get information and educated on various niches that could end up making them money.
Being in sync with the technological times in which we live, the vacation property rental niche has a healthy representation when it comes to information sharing through podcasts. Here are some of the best and most popular vacation rental podcasts you should be listening to today:
1. Vacation Rental Success – Heather Bayer
This is by far one of the most popular vacation rental podcasts online today. Heather Bayer (CottageBlogger) goes out of her way to invite industry experts as well as other successful business people in the vacation rental industry to share their experiences, tips and strategies to help others who want to be successful in the industry as well. She also touches on major industry events near you.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to successfully market your vacation rental properties
- How to spot good investments
- How to overcome specific challenges in the industry
Tune in on Vacation Rental Success
2. Holiday Let Success – Elaine Watt
As a thought leader in the industry, Elaine Watt doesn’t shy away from sharing her knowledge and authority in the industry through this podcast. This is the perfect podcast for anyone getting started or people who want to take their vacation rental business to the next level.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to successfully market your vacation rentals
- How to increase your income through more bookings
Tune in at Holiday Let Success
3. Shampoo and Booze – Ryanne and Jay
This is a wonderful podcast for people who are into buying fixer-uppers. Ryanne and Jay share their experiences fixing various kinds of properties and turning them into successful vacation rental options. They also share tips based on their personal stories on how to be a successful vacation rental property manager.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to find the right fixer-upper
- How to renovate a house and turn it into an attractive vacation rental
- How to successfully run your vacation rental business while travelling
Tune in at Shampoo and Booze
4. The Property Podcast – Rob Bence & Rob Dix
This is a podcast that is designed for both established as well as aspiring vacation rental property investors. Rob and Rob give you a rundown on all the industry news and latest developments. They also cover quite a bit on how to run a successful vacation rental business.
What You’ll Learn:
- Market trends and future prediction or possible changes
- Negotiating strategies
- Mortgage advice and financial tips
Tune in at The Property Podcast
5. BiggerPockets – Joshua Dorkin & Brandon Turner
This is an inspirational podcast that hosts successful vacation rental property owners who share their stories with the listeners and tips on how to keep going until you succeed. The hosts have a knack for finding and conveying the most uplifting and inspirational industry tales on almost every episode.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to successfully grow your business exponentially
- How to have a winning mindset
- How to mentally prepare yourself for the vacation rental business
Tune in at BiggerPockets
6. Unlocked – Matt Landau
The host, Matt Landau, may be familiar to you since he features on the Vacation rental TV show known as “Sense of Place.” In his podcast, he interviews industry veterans, professionals within the field and individuals with different backgrounds who have seen success in the vacation rental industry. The show is all about sharing personal insights and tips on how to succeed in this business.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to create the right vacation rental business model
- Innovative hacks for vacation rental property owners and managers
- Future industry trends
Tune in at Unlocked
7. Get Paid for Your Pad – Jasper Ribbers
As an Airbnb Superhost, Jasper has a vast wealth of experience and knowledge on how to make your vacation rental business a success. In his podcasts, he shares with his listeners the kinds of mistakes he made, what he wishes he knew when he first got started and what he has learned along the way. It’s the perfect source of information for all those who wish to be Superhosts someday.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to make the most of Airbnb
- How to be a Superhost on Airbnb
- The pitfalls to avoid as a vacation rental property owner and manager
Tune in at Get Paid for Your Pad
8. Sarah and T – Sarah Bradford and Tim Cafferty
In this podcast, the hosts go out of their way to discuss the most pressing issues of the day-to-day lives of vacation rental property owners and managers. The podcast shares a great deal of information on how to deal with the hectic occurrences that sometimes befall property owners and managers alike.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to keep your properties well organized
- How to make more profit from the properties you already have
- How to boost guest satisfaction
Tune in at Sarah and T
9. The Hosting Journey – Evelyn Badia
Evelyn is a seasoned Superhost on Airbnb, and in this podcast, she goes in-depth into the challenges she faced when she started off and the kind of difficulties she faces now. She discusses how to deal with things like platform updates, impossible guests, finding the right staff for your rentals and much more. She occasionally invites guests who also share their invaluable insights into the industry.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to deal with difficult guests
- How to deal with platform updates and restrictions
- What it will cost you to renovate your Airbnb
Tune in at The Hosting Journey
10. Hosting Your Home – Deb and Rob Hertert
Deb and Rob are both experienced hosts on Airbnb and in this podcast, they share with your all the knowledge they have gained over the years in this business. The podcast has a chatty, laid back tone that makes you feel as though you are just talking with a couple of friends on a lazy Sunday evening. Their personal experiences hold invaluable lessons for those who are just getting started in the business.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to be a good host on Airbnb
- What tools you will need to be a successful vacation rental property owner and manager
Tune in at Hosting Your Home
You can also check out other podcasts such as:
- Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast
- Master Passive Income Real Estate Investing in Rental Property
- Rental Income Podcast
While there are some similar pieces of advice shared on these podcasts, every episode often has something new to share. As an aspiring vacation rental property owner or manager, these podcasts offer you invaluable insight into the industry and tips on how to succeed.
