Welcome to the Short Term Shopping podcast! On each episode, we'll be exploring new and current listings for short term rental properties in each of our vacation markets. Hosted by Luke Carl, a real estate professional that began his career buying short term rentals in vacation markets in order to use the cash flow to purchase long-term rentals. Luke is the proud owner of the longest running “Airbnb” in the Smoky Mountains, and has hosted over 4,000 stays in his career.
Luke Carl is joined by Trysten, a real estate agent with The Short Term Shop, to explore short-term rental investment opportunities throughout Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains. They tour properties across several submarkets, comparing prices, rental revenue, locations, amenities, and opportunities to add value, from affordable cabins suited for couples to large lakefront homes designed for group stays. Trysten also explains why each Pocono submarket needs to be evaluated independently and highlights critical due diligence considerations, including septic system permits, legal bedroom counts, occupancy limits, and the potential costs of upgrading a property before purchasing.
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For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery’s books:
Smarter Short Term Rentals - Buy it on Amazon Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties – Buy it on Amazon
8 Oct 2026
Smokys All Price Ranges with Wayde
Wayde from The Short Term Shop joins Luke from the Smokies to walk through his current picks for investors. He starts with the state of the market: inventory is near all-time highs, yet well-performing homes are still drawing multiple offers, with one bidding war running well over list price. Then he walks through a handful of listings across the Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg areas, from turnkey earners to a fixer with big upside, explaining what he'd tweak to boost revenue and how to weigh location, views, and lot size.
Connect with an agent: agents@theshorttermshop.com
Connect with us:
The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ https://stsplus.com/ Follow Avery Carl on Instagram Follow Avery Carl on TikTok Join the Short Term Shop Facebook group Check out the Short Term Shop on YouTube
For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery’s books:
Smarter Short Term Rentals - Buy it on Amazon Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties – Buy it on Amazon
1 Oct 2026
Branson Under 500k
Luke sits down with Branson, Missouri agent David from The Short Term Shop to walk through a slate of short-term rental listings at the lower end of the market. Along the way they dig into nightly rates, peak versus off-season pricing, how square footage and bed count drive revenue, what to budget for updates and furnishing, and why you should always see a property in person.
Connect with an agent: agents@theshorttermshop.com
Connect with us:
The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ https://stsplus.com/ Follow Avery Carl on Instagram Follow Avery Carl on TikTok Join the Short Term Shop Facebook group Check out the Short Term Shop on YouTube
For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery’s books:
Smarter Short Term Rentals - Buy it on Amazon Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties – Buy it on Amazon
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