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Want to learn how to Find, Run, and Manage a Airbnb? This podcast has you covered! Welcome to The Airbnb Roadmap, your ultimate guide to building, scaling, and thriving in the world of short-term rentals (STRs). Hosted by Brittany Wenninger, a real estate expert and highly-rated Airbnb Superhost with over 350 glowing reviews and a 4.95-star rating, this podcast is your go-to resource for all things Airbnb, VRBO, and beyond.
Each week, Brittany delivers actionable advice, industry secrets, and practical strategies to help you start and grow your short-term rental business. From setting up your first property and navigating local regulations to mastering marketing strategies and creating unforgettable guest experiences, we cover it all.
Whether you’re just curious about hosting on Airbnb, managing multiple VRBO properties, or looking to scale your STR portfolio, this podcast answers questions like:
”How do I get started with Airbnb or VRBO?”
”What are the best ways to market my STR/ Airbnb?”
”Beginner Guide to STRs”
”Beginner Guide to Airbnb”
”Airbnb 101 or STR 101”
”What are the steps needs to start a Airbnb”
With solo episodes packed with Brittany’s expertise and interviews with top hosts, real estate pros, and hospitality industry leaders, The Airbnb Roadmap is here to help you design a profitable and sustainable short-term rental business.
If you’re ready to create financial freedom, master the art of hosting, and build a thriving STR portfolio, this is the podcast for you. It’s time to unlock the secrets to short-term rental success!
Subscribe today and start building the Airbnb business—and life—you’ve been dreaming of.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 41
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
20. Step-by-Step: How We Bought & Renovated Our Airbnb
Episode Summary
If you’ve ever wondered how to find, analyze, purchase, and set up a profitable short-term rental, this episode is for you! I’m walking you through every single step my husband Clay a…
19. The Art of Airbnb Design: What No One Tells You About Furnishing
The Art of Airbnb Design: What No One Tells You About Furnishing
Furnishing your short-term rental isn’t as simple as just throwing in some furniture and calling it a day. In this episode, I break do…
18. Investing Beyond State Lines: Stephanie Dietrich’s Guide to Going Remote
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Airbnb Roadmap, I sit down with Stephanie Dietrich to discuss the ins and outs of investing in short-term rentals out of state. Stephanie shares her journey i…
17. Cleaning and Maintenance Hacks for STR Success
Episode Summary: Cleaning and maintenance may not be the most glamorous part of hosting, but trust me—it’s one of the most important. In today’s episode, I’m diving into the best practices that will …
16. Hidden Gold or Money Pit? How to Spot a Winning STR Property
Episode Summary: Welcome back to The Airbnb Roadmap! Today’s episode is all about picking the right property for short-term rental success. Not all homes are created equal, and finding the perfect in…
15. Succeeding without Relying on Airbnb: Joe Boyle's Proven Tips of Direct Booking
In this episode of The Airbnb Roadmap, I sit down with Joe from Educated Mortgage, an expert in mortgage lending and short-term rental financing. We dive deep into the world of direct bookings, how h…
14. You’re Leaving Money on the Table If You’re Not Using This Tool
Episode Summary: Welcome back to The Airbnb Roadmap! In today’s episode, I’m breaking down one of the most powerful tools for short-term rental success: dynamic pricing. If you're serious about maxim…
13. Keep Your STR Open & Thriving! Master the Rules and Regulations in Your City Before It’s Too Late!
In this episode of The Airbnb Roadmap, I dive headfirst into one of the most challenging aspects of short-term rentals: rules and regulations. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the e…
12. Becoming the Go-To Short-Term Rental Expert in Your Market
Hey, it’s Brittany! Welcome back to The Airbnb Roadmap! In today’s episode, I’m sharing my journey to becoming the go-to short-term rental expe…
11. Airbnb Arbitrage: The Secret to Starting Your Short-Term Rental Empire with Little Cash
Hey, it’s Brittany! Welcome back to The Airbnb Roadmap! Today, I’m talking about a super exciting strategy that’s perfect fo…
10: Building Your Small but Mighty Team for Short-Term Rental Success
Hey, it’s Brittany! Welcome back to The Airbnb Roadmap! Today, I’m diving into one of the most crucial aspects of running…
9: Is Too Much Knowledge Hurting Your Short-Term Rental Success?
Hey, it’s Brittany! In today’s episode of The Airbnb Roadmap, we’re diving into a question many investors face: can knowing to…
8: What Makes a Market Good for STR? Finding Your Ideal Location
Hey, it’s Brittany, and welcome back to The Airbnb Roadmap! Today, I’m taking you on an exciting deep di…
7: Five Common Mistakes Airbnb Hosts Make (and How to Avoid Them!)
Hey there, it’s Brittany, and welcome back to The Airbnb Roadmap! In this episode, I’m spilling the tea on the top five mist…
6: Top Software Tools Every Short-Term Rental Owner Needs
Hey there, it’s Brittany! Welcome back to The Airbnb Roadmap. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the time and effort it takes to manage your sho…
5: Financing Your Short-Term Rental - Loan Programs and Funding Options
Hey there, it’s Brittany, and welcome back to The Airbnb Roadmap! Financing your short-term rental doesn’t have to be stressful. In this episode…
4: Is Short-Term Rental Income Really Passive? Here's the Truth
Hey there, it’s Brittany, and welcome back to The Airbnb Roadmap! Today, we’re diving into a topic that gets a lot of buzz: Are short-term rentals (ST…
3: Finding the Perfect Short-Term Rental Property
Welcome to Episode 3 of The Airbnb Roadmap! Today, we explore how to find the perfect property for your short-term rental. While perfection may not exis…
2: Airbnb Lessons: Our Mistakes That You Will Learn From
Welcome back to The Airbnb Roadmap! In this episode, we take a lighthearted look at the missteps my husband, Clay, and I encountered in our journey to short-term ren…
1: Short-Term Rentals 101 - The Ultimate Beginner's Guide
Welcome to the first episode of The Airbnb Roadmap! 🎉 I'm Brittany Wenninger, your host, and in this episode, we dive into the exciting world of short-term rentals,…