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Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions
Everyone expects short-term rentals to be easy, until the cleaner vanishes, the contractor hikes his rates, and guests leave you a 3 star surprise. I’m Jeremiah Noll, a former Math teacher who now takes an educator’s approach as an investor, broker, and operator of around 130 rental units in the the mountains of Pennsylvania.
Formerly called STR Problems, Strong Solutions, it is the question and answer show where we tackle real questions, cleaning logistics, maintenance headaches, occupancy…
Episodes
- Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions
Should Airbnb Hosts Quit the Platform? (Part 1)
Airbnb keeps changing the rules, and short-term rental hosts are getting frustrated. Between new checkout policies, restrictions on collecting guest…
- Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions
When to FIRE a Client: Lessons From an STR Property Manager
Not every homeowner is a good client. Some short-term rental owners can make managing their property so difficult that even experienced property managers start…
- Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions
How Smart STR Investors Minimize Risk
Buying a short-term rental can feel like walking through a minefield. Between HOA restrictions, township regulations, changing market conditions, and…
- Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions
Listing Optimization: Can This Airbnb be Saved?
He spent $80,000 furnishing and improving his Airbnb. Now he’s considering selling because the property isn’t performing the way he expected. So in this…
- Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions
Guest Red Flags
What are the biggest red flags when screening Airbnb guests? After thousands of reservations, there are certain things I’ve learned to watch for. A guest books…
- Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions
Where to Search for Your STR in 2026
Where should you buy a short-term rental in the Poconos? Lake Harmony? Albrightsville? Long Pond? Tobyhanna? Pocono Lake? A listener planning his first Poconos…
- Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions
How to Actually Get a Call Back From a Contractor
Finding a good contractor, property manager, cleaner, or other service provider can be frustrating. You call. You email. You explain exactly what you need. And…
- Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions
Septic Systems and Crawlspaces
Buying a short-term rental can look like a great deal right up until you discover the $40,000 problem hiding underneath it. In this episode of Short Term…
- Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions
12 Books Build the Mindset of a Successful Property Manager
What does it actually take to build a successful property management business? In this episode, Jeremiah answers a listener who wants to leave a six-figure…
- Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions
When Not To Make A Claim, and How to Do It Right
A guest breaks something in your Airbnb. You have photos, they admit they did it, and you’re confident Airbnb will approve the damage claim. So… should you…
- Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions
HOA Deep Dive, Arrowhead Lakes POA.
If you're considering buying an Airbnb in Arrowhead Lake, this is the deep dive you need before making an offer. After our Pocono Country Place deep dive…
- Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions
How Much Time Does It Take To Manage One Airbnb?
How much time does it actually take to manage your own Airbnb or vacation rental? That’s one of the questions every investor should ask before deciding to…
- Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions
How and When To Sell For the Highest Possible Price
Most sellers think getting top dollar means hiring the biggest agent, listing at the highest price, or waiting for the "perfect" market. They're wrong. They're…
- Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions
The Only Pricing Strategy I've Found That Works
Most new short-term rental listings that fail, its not because they're ugly. They fail because they're priced wrong. If you've ever stared at the pricing…
- Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions
Common Pitfalls for New Operators
Many Airbnb hosts think they're losing bookings because of market saturation, but really they're just following conventional wisdom. Spoiler alert…
- Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions
A Pocono Country Place, HOA Deep Dive
Most investors see Pocono Country Place and think they've found a hidden gem. Homes are cheaper. HOA dues seem reasonable. Cash flow looks strong on paper. So…
- Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions
The Military Mindset That Creates Successful Investors
Buying a successful Airbnb in the Poconos may be easier than you think, but only if you understand the mission. Jason is a young Army corporal with a long-term…
- Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions
Damage Claims and Screening Guests on Airbnb
One guest can leave you questioning whether short-term rentals are worth it. A party, vomit in the hot tub, sticky furniture, broken décor, overflowing trash…
- Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions
Empty Calendar? Here's What To Check First
Most Airbnb hosts assume an empty calendar means they've been punished by the algorithm. The truth is often far more complicated. In this episode of Short Term…
- Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions
The Inspection That Saved My Business
A guest leaves a loaded handgun hidden on top of a refrigerator. The next guest is scheduled to arrive in two hours. One missed inspection could have resulted…
- Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions
How I'd Buy My First Airbnb If I Were Starting Over Today
Everyone loves talking about Airbnb cash flow. Almost nobody talks about what happens when you're newly married, don't have a pile of cash, and you're trying…
- Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions
The Airbnb Algorithm Is Judging You, Here's How
Most Airbnb hosts assume that if they get five-star reviews, the bookings will keep coming. Then one day they open their calendar and realize next weekend is…
- Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions
Troubleshooting Common Guest Problems
One of my guests wanted another chair at the fire pit… walked 75 feet across the property… grabbed the one broken chair we hadn’t thrown away yet… brought it…
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The "Infinite Return" Airbnb Strategy Most Investors Won't Ever Accomplish
Most people looking at short-term rentals in the Poconos are shopping for turnkey properties with clean photos and income history. But what if the better…
- Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions
Getting a Hot Tub for Your STR? Check This Out First
Most short-term rental owners think a hot tub is an easy win… until it turns into a $20,000 mistake, bad reviews, and constant maintenance headaches. In this…
- Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions
Two Managers Failed, Is It Time To Sell??
Most short-term rental deals don’t fall apart at purchase. They fall apart in operations. In this episode, I sit down with Steven, a Pocono investor who did…
- Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions
How to Build the Best STR (2/2)
Jeremiah opens this episode with a reality check every aspiring Airbnb host eventually learns the hard way: buying the property is the easy part. The real…
- Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions
How to Build The Best STR (1/2)
Everyone thinks building a short-term rental is a shortcut to passive income, until they realize they’re coordinating site work, navigating HOA rules, and…
- Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions
Fairness and Justice Don't Matter to AirBnB. Good Luck with Reviews
I hope you’re lucky, because expecting Airbnb to back you up and follow their own policies can feel like a roll of the dice, you'll have better luck at a…
- Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions
Starting a Property Management Company? Listen to This First.
Starting a property management company can be an incredible opportunity… if you’re wired for it. There’s real upside here, scaling systems, building a team…
- Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions
$40,000 for a Puddle! Is the Seller at Fault for the Septic System?
When I moved here I didn't know the risk I was taking buying a home with a septic system. Chances are most investors don't know either. They are one of the…
- Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions
Bad Management Will Put You Out of Business, How to Find A Top Property Manager
This episode dives into the essential process of finding a top-tier property manager who aligns with your goals. Because choosing wisely can be the difference…
- Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions
Would You Rather Eviction or a 1 Star Review? STR vs LTR Conversion
In this episode of Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions (formerly STR Problems, Strong Solutions), we tackle a question that hits most short-term rental…
- Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions
Poconos VRO STR Conference: Burnout, Boundaries, and Breakthrough
In this episode, we talk all about burnout in the world of property management and short-term rentals. I explain practical steps you can take, like giving your…
- Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions
Unreported Guest Damages? What Strategy Works when Cleaners are Irresponsible.
Guest damage doesn’t just affect one stay, it can quietly impact the experience of every guest who comes after. It also can create unbelievable risk depending…
- Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions
AirBnB is Greedy? Algorithm, Fees, and How to Win
Here we welcome Jenny Snow to answer a listener's question about airbnb increasing their host fee by 5 times! Jenny is the Poconos Airbnb Community Leader so…
- Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions
$1000 on Electricity?!?!? No, this isn't normal
In this episode, we unravel the mystery behind a jaw-dropping $1,000 electric bill. First, we walk you step-by-step through an energy audit for your rental…
- Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions
Bears Keep Trashing My Yard! Help
Bears aren’t a guest complaint you can solve with better communication, and if you manage a short-term rental in a rural or mountain market, unsecured trash…
- Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions
Cleaner is Slacking. How to improve your STR cleaner
This is for two types of people. Those who have a good cleaner and don't want anything to change, and those who recognize their cleaner can do a better job…
- Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions
No Pets Allowed vs. Pet Proof your STR
The decision to allow pets in a rental can be a tough one. Its hard to predict the impact at the beginning. And our guest question today dives into the dynamic…
- Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions
Hot Tub Nightmare at 10 Degrees F
Lets talk about Hot Tubs. Follow along as we get into a puzzle of a hot tub that was found empty, but without any leaks. We also discuss good hot tub rules…