Episode 409 - Game Day Markets 455% Increase, Hotels Move Into STRs & Airbnb Allows Direct Bookings?!

Episode 409 - Game Day Markets 455% Increase, Hotels Move Into STRs & Airbnb Allows Direct Bookings?!

Author: Shawn Moore September 2, 2026 Duration: 54:04

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Sources:

1) https://rewiremedia.co/2026/09/01/marriott-hilton-wyndham-apartment-style-short-term-rentals-hotels/

2) https://skift.com/2026/08/03/gen-z-millennials-vacation-ownership/

3) https://www.hoteldive.com/news/airbnb-furthers-hotel-strategy-lark-partnership/826921/

4) https://www.phocuswire.com/opinion/opinion-airbnb-making-us-rethink-direct-booking-means

5) https://finance.yahoo.com/real-estate/articles/shrinkflation-hits-housing-homes-smaller-090704276.html

6) https://www.lendingtree.com/home/mortgage/home-sizes-study/

7) https://www.airdna.co/blog/college-football-short-term-rental-revenue

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:17 Market reactions to geopolitical tensions and interest rate changes

04:00 Shout-outs to new STR property owners and market updates

05:23 Major hospitality brands expanding into the STR and apartment market

08:43 Timeshare properties and their evolving role in short-term rentals

14:46 Airbnb's new direct booking feature and host strategies

32:50 Shrinkflation's impact on home sizes and STR opportunities

37:35 The rise of small, high-end, and niche properties

45:43 The potential of college game day markets for STR

52:58 Closing remarks and strategies for investors and hosts


Shawn Moore has spent two decades navigating the unpredictable world of real estate investing, and now he’s channeling that hard-won experience into Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast: Building Lifestyle & Financial Freedom With Short-Term Rentals. This isn't just another business show about property management. Instead, Shawn focuses on a transformative idea: moving beyond seeing rentals as mere income streams and building what he calls true Lifestyle Assets. You’ll hear detailed discussions on the tactical side-acquisition strategies, legal considerations, and scaling a portfolio-but the core mission is about designing freedom. Each episode draws from Shawn's own journey, including the inevitable ups and downs, to provide a realistic roadmap. The podcast also features conversations with other experts who break down complex topics into actionable advice. Whether you're curious about entering the market or looking to refine an existing operation, the content here is built on practical, tested knowledge. Tune in for a candid, in-depth exploration of how short-term rentals can fundamentally reshape your financial future and daily life.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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