On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke Carl breaks down his strategy for using multiple base prices (MBPs) in PriceLabs to better capture seasonal demand swings in short term rentals. He explains why a single base price often falls short in markets with extreme pricing differences between low and high seasons, and how setting monthly base rates gives hosts more control and flexibility. Luke also shares practical tips like turning down PriceLabs’ seasonality and demand factors, using bulk edits for efficiency, and keeping the system simple rather than overcomplicating it with too many custom profiles.

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On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke Carl walks through his practical “pre-season” checklist for getting short-term rentals ready, emphasizing that most of this work should be done in the off-season before March. He covers key upgrades like replacing smoke detector batteries, refreshing pillows and kitchen items, servicing HVAC systems, repainting high-traffic areas, and ensuring lighting and remotes are fully functional. Luke also highlights the importance of deep cleaning, maintaining strong relationships with cleaners, and proactively handling maintenance like septic systems and bed durability to avoid issues during peak season.

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For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery’s books:

Smarter Short Term Rentals - Buy it on Amazon
Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties – Buy it on Amazon

On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke Carl breaks down how he’s actively using AI tools like HostBuddy to automate guest messaging and improve efficiency in his short-term rental business. He emphasizes that AI is only as good as the effort put into it, explaining that building effective systems requires time, testing, and detailed SOPs rather than a plug-and-play mindset. Luke also highlights how customizing tone, workflows, and responses allows operators to maintain control of their brand voice while leveraging AI to streamline operations and scale their business.

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The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/

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For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery’s books:

Smarter Short Term Rentals - Buy it on Amazon
Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties – Buy it on Amazon