From High Income Tech Director to Full Time STR Investor & CEO of Crafted Stays - Gil Chan
Summary
Gil Chan shares his experiences as a short-term rental host with properties in the Smoky Mountains and Branson, Missouri. He emphasizes the importance of heavily investing in platforms like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com during the initial years and starting to build a direct booking engine in year two, while also discussing marketing tactics and tax advantages.
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