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Avoiding Amenity Soup with Michael Chang

Avoiding Amenity Soup with Michael Chang

Update: 2025-07-02
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On this week’s episode, Avery is joined by Michael Chang, a seasoned short-term rental investor who manages 38 properties across Philadelphia, the Smoky Mountains, and the Catskills using both ownership and arbitrage strategies. Michael shares how he's scaled efficiently by leveraging technology like HelloHost.ai and VA teams, and why differentiation and guest experience are critical to success in today’s competitive landscape. He dives into the importance of investing in quality properties and intentional amenities, while also discussing how market dynamics are evolving in both metro and vacation markets.


 


How to connect with Michael: 


@michaelchangbnb


How to connect with Avery:


The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/
www.strquestions.com
Follow Avery Carl on Instagram
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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 PropertiesBuy it on Amazon

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Avoiding Amenity Soup with Michael Chang

Avoiding Amenity Soup with Michael Chang

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