
About this episode
Matt Orley wanted to enter the short-term rentals space. Buying a business — and a brand he admired — was his way in.
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Topics in Matt’s interview:
- Investment properties as a side hustle
- Evolving short-term rental ecosystem
- Difficult transition with the seller
- Influence of Airbnb on customer expectations
- Importance of clear communication
- Rolling up property management companies
- Concentrating on one region of the country
- Difference between urban and rural markets
- Launching a membership program
- Putting the brand first when making decisions
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Edited by Anton Rohozov
Produced by Pam Cameron
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