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Short-Term Rental Success: Build a 5-Star Business
The Art of Short-Term Rentals: From First-Time Host to 5-Star Superhost — Build, Launch, and Scale Your STR Business
Created byJoe Rivera
Last updated 7/2025
English
What you'll learn
- Students will learn how to identify their guest avatar, design for comfort and appeal, and set up amenities that drive positive reviews and repeat bookings.
- Students will be able to craft compelling Airbnb/VRBO listings — with help from AI tools — that clearly communicate value and stand out from the competition.
- Students will gain a complete pricing and booking strategy, including how to use dynamic pricing, booking windows, automation platforms to save time and profits
- From automated messaging to emergency plans and review strategy, students will develop the tools and confidence to run their rental like a true business.
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Course content
12 sections • 64 lectures • 1h 24m total length
Requirements
- This course is designed for beginners — no prior experience is required!
- Have an interest in starting or improving a short-term rental on platforms like Airbnb or VRBO.
- Own or plan to acquire a property they want to use as a short-term rental (or be actively researching).
- Be comfortable using basic apps, email, and online tools.
- Have internet access and a computer or mobile device to watch the course and complete action steps.
- Be ready to take action and apply what they learn, this is a hands-on, results-focused course!
Description
With over 6 years of hands-on experience in the short-term rental industry, I’ve had the opportunity to host thousands of guests across a diverse mix of markets — from laid-back beach towns to high-demand mountain destinations to fast-paced urban cities. This broad exposure has given me a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in a variety of short-term rental environments.
What truly sets my journey apart is that the majority of my properties are managed remotely. I’ve built and refined systems that allow me to run a profitable, guest-pleasing business without being physically present. From smart technology to streamlined communication and automation tools, I’ve figured out how to deliver 5-star hospitality — from hundreds of miles away.
Whether you’re just getting started with your first short-term rental or looking to take your existing rental to the next level, I’m here to show you a clear, actionable path forward. You’ll learn how to launch strategically, manage efficiently, and grow sustainably — all while avoiding the costly mistakes most new hosts make.
This course is the framework I wish I had when I started. Now, it’s yours. Let’s build your short-term rental success — together. I am here to help you in anyway I can.
Who this course is for:
- This course is for anyone who wants to turn a property into a profitable, 5-star short-term rental, even if you're starting from scratch.
- A beginner interested in hosting your first Short-Term Rental.
- A property owner who wants to maximize income from a second home or vacation property.
- A new STR host struggling to get bookings or great reviews.
- A real estate investor exploring the short-term rental model for higher cash flow.
- A DIY-minded entrepreneur who wants to build a guest-focused, system-driven STR business
- Someone who wants to create beautiful, memorable guest stays, not just a listing.