Ready to learn from one of the top short-term rental experts in the game?

In this episode of the Smart Stay Show, we’re joined by Garrett Brown, the resident expert at Bigger Pockets, who shares his journey from hospitality to real estate success.

Garrett reveals how his background in hotels and restaurants shaped his approach to managing multiple short-term rentals. He also talks about the importance of staying positive, adapting quickly, and creating consistent content—even when it doesn’t yield instant results.

Looking for tips on managing properties or discovering the next big short-term rental trend? Garrett has it covered. From finding rising hot spots to offering unique guest experiences, this episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone in the STR world.

Things we discussed in this episode:

• Garrett Brown's background in hospitality and hotel/restaurant management


• Garrett's journey of discovering Bigger Pockets and how it sparked his real estate investing


• Garrett's role as the resident short-term rental expert at Bigger Pockets


• The launch of Garrett's Bigger Stays newsletter


• The importance of not dwelling on small issues and accepting that not everyone will be pleased


• Garrett's experience attending Bigger Pockets Con and the unexpected hurricane


• The value of building credibility through consistent content creation


• Garrett's strategies for managing short-term rentals, including well-trained teams and processes


• Garrett's approach to attracting co-hosting opportunities through his content


• Garrett's prediction of the rise of "rising hot spots" as the next big short-term rental trend

Get in touch with Garrett:

Tiktok- https://www.tiktok.com/@garrettbrownre

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/garrettbrownre/#

Website - https://www.biggerpockets.com/

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