How the Karwells Raised $5.5M in 2 Years and Built a Top Airbnb Brand from Scratch
Summary
In this episode of STR Like The Best, Michael Chang interviews Sarah and Emily, known as The Karwells, who are powerhouse short-term rental investors. They discuss capital raising, the importance of design, hospitality, transparency, community, honest underwriting, and ventures into e-commerce and retreats.
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