Secretly, this was our favorite episode of the season to record (whoops, guess it isn't a secret anymore) and that's because this is our "secret sauce" to our short term rental success.  95% of hosts don't think about this - and we didn't either when we got our first Philly STR's - and that's why their listings end up being middle of the road.  But after a learning curve, we've been able to go from having middle of the road listings to magical ones (which also means more money!) and we dive in to both the big picture and small picture reasons why in this episode.

Extra Pack of Peanuts Travel Podcast

S1E3: Middle of the Road vs. Magical

Today, we share 3 different methods to finding your first short term rental - including one that might be hiding right under your nose.  We've done 2 of the 3 methods (and have friends who do the 3rd) and we talk about the pros and cons of each model and which we prefer - and why.  

S1E2: Finding Your First Short Term Rental (STR)

In Season 1, we are breaking down how we achieved real estate success with short term rentals (STR) and how you can do the same.  In this first episode, we will give the ENTIRE story of our journey - from when we first started thinking about buying real estate to why we bought 5 properties in 1.5 years (and then sold all 5 in the last 3 months) and what we are planning for the future.

S1E1: Our Journey to Short Term Rental Success

Here's the story behind our podcast hiatus (involving Netflix, multiple houses, a 26' Uhaul, and some other shenanigans) plus a peek in to the future of the EPOP podcast, including letting YOU decide what's next.

Where We‘ve Been + Podcast Changes

In her 11 years of living nomadically, she’s circled the globe multiple times visiting all 7 continents. She lived in Vietnam, hiked the Annapurna Circuit with her father, finished the 10,000-mile Mongol Rally, walked the Camino de Santiago, kayaked in Antarctica, herded reindeer in the Arctic, and drove an auto-rickshaw across India. While quarantining in her home in Denver - she used her time to work on a new Ebook, Where to Go, and When. The book provides inspirational ideas of where to travel each month (for when we can travel again). For each month she chose 3 destinations to satisfy different travel styles (epic adventure, domestic trip, and an international trip or festival) with a short overview of the interesting, cool and quirky things to do there. The destinations were chosen based on trips Sherry has actually done over her 14 years as a travel blogger. My good friend and incredible writer and photographer - one of the OG’s of travel blogging - Sherry Ott from Ottsworld.com. What is your favorite place to go in a specific month? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. In This Episode 05:20 Homebasing After Being Nomadic For 11 Years 12:00 How Fast Was She Moving As A Digital Nomad 17:25 Do You Still Want The New Places Or The Comforts Of Places You've Been 19:15 How The Pandemic Has Affected Sherry's Life & The Positives Of It All 25:45 Exploring The West Via Road Trips 33:30 Flirting & Planning For Future Travels 36:30 Where To Go & When Travel Book 38:50 Travel By Month 42:00 Destinations That Are Surprising & Fun 50:30 Lesser-Known Options & Trusting Advice From People Who Have Been There 57:30 Save & Splurge: What Do You Save On & What Do You Splurge On 01:05:30 Biggest Travel Mishap   Important Links Find Sherry at OttsWorld.com Follow Sherry on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest | Twitter FREE Ebook Download of Where to Go & When Wisconsin Supper Clubs Blog Post Pooping Christmas Log Blog Post Northern Argentina & Chile Travel Blog Post Antarctica Travel Blog Post  Location Indie Want to follow our adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, and @TravelingWhitMyles   Want More? Taking A Career Break With Sherry Ott Part 1 Taking A Career Break With Sherry Ott Part 2 The Beauty Of Imperfect Travels w/ Christine & Jules 

Greatest Hits: Where To Go & When w/ Sherry Ott

Joining me today is someone whose freelance work has been featured in AFAR, Travel and Leisure, and Rolling Stone, who has been to 51 countries on 6 continents and whose book “Good With Money:  A guide to prioritizing spending, maximizing savings, and traveling more” shows how she has been able to travel nonstop for 10 years on an average income of $30,000, Anna Mazurek from TravelLikeAnna.com.  Check out the full show notes here! Today's episode has been sponsored by our friends at Sauv's & Tortuga Backpacks! Check out the entire library of EPoP Travel Podcasts on Apple Podcasts. In This Episode 05:33 Travel Is My Life 10:55 Making Freelancing & Travel Work 16:25 Freelancing, Money & Hustling 24:10 Budget Breakdown For Full Time Travel 28:25 Scale Of Travel 31:10 Batching Work vs. Work/Travel Balance 33:40 What Did You "Give Up" For This Life 36:30 Prioritizing & Changed Ways 40:50 Saving Money Tips & Tricks 50:50 Favorite Places 53:10 Travel Mishaps 57:50 What's Next in Travel & Work   Important Links Travel Like Anna Grab Your Copy of Anna's Book Good With Money Follow Anna on Instagram | Twitter Postagram Location Indie Want to follow our adventures? Check out our Instagram’s @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, and @TravelingWhitMyles   Want More? The Art of Pivoting In Travel & Life w/ Lia & Jeremy The Sweaty Traveler w/ Mackenzie Lawrence It’s Okay To Not Know Your Exact Path w/ Jon Santiago   Leave a Review! Apple Podcast reviews are one of THE most important factors for podcasts. If you enjoy the show please take a second to leave the show a review on Apple Podcasts! Click this link: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Hit “View in iTunes” on the left-hand side under the picture. Leave an honest review. You’re awesome!      

Greatest Hits: Freelancing Your Way To Non-Stop Affordable Travel w/ Anna Mazurek

Joining me today are the half Aussie/half American duo who have roamed the historic streets of Cuba, bathed elephants in Thailand, danced in one of the biggest music festivals in Europe and done something many of us have done, gorged themselves full of food in Italy, Christine and Jules from Don’tForgetToMove.com and the Not So Bon Voyage podcast, which has the tagline “When Sh*t Goes Wrong on the Road”. What are some of your biggest travel mishaps? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. Today’s podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus. Check out the entire library of EPoP Travel Podcasts on Apple Podcasts. Click here to download this episode directly! In This Episode 04:25 Volunteering For Love 06:20 Where Did The Love Of Travel Start 11:00 Learning To Travel With A Partner 17:05 Different Ways Of Life On The Road 19:45 Planning Their Travels 20:50 #VanLife 23:25 Sustainable/Responsible Tourism 28:00 Adventure Travel = Authentic Travel 32:25 Roles Of Travel 35:45 Crazy Travel Situations & Travel Angels 40:00 Splurging & Saving In What Areas 47:05 Biggest Travel Mishaps 56:15 Plans For Future Travel Post COVID   Important Links Find Christine & Jules on Don’tForgetToMove.com Follow Christine & Jules Podcast Not So Bon Voyage Follow Christine & Jules on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest Oregon State University E-Campus Location Indie Want to follow our adventures? Check out our Instagram’s @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, and @TravelingWhitMyles   Want More? The Art of Pivoting In Travel & Life w/ Lia & Jeremy The Sweaty Traveler w/ Mackenzie Lawrence It’s Okay To Not Know Your Exact Path w/ Jon Santiago   Leave a Review! Apple Podcast reviews are one of THE most important factors for podcasts. If you enjoy the show please take a second to leave the show a review on Apple Podcasts! Click this link: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Hit “View in iTunes” on the left-hand side under the picture. Leave an honest review. You’re awesome!  

Greatest Hits: The Beauty Of Imperfect Travels w/ Christine & Jules

Joining me today are two people who have taken on many adventures in life, including driving a 1978 orange and brown Dodge Tioga RV across the country and, most recently, decided to embark on a one year trip around the world with their 12-year-old daughter Kayla to expose her to all different types of cultures, religions, and ways of life, Kim and Scott Goyette from MeditationMutha.com and GoLoveNow.com. Today's episode has been sponsored by our friends at Tortuga Backpacks! Grab The Full Show Notes Here! In This Episode 04:10 Free Spirit Mode & Adventure Starting 11:00 From Cubicle to Location Independence 14:50 RTW: Planning & Mindset 23:30 Long Term Travel & Keeping Everyone Interested 27:30 Planning vs Roaming & Length of Stays 35:00 Accommodations & Playing With Points 41:30 Non-Negotiable Places & Surprises 44:00 Where Didn't Meet Expectations 48:00 Biggest Challenges & Transitioning Back 55:45 Next Adventure? 01:00:45 Biggest Travel Mishaps   Important Links Meditation Mutha Follow Meditation Mutha on Instagram | Facebook Go Love Now Follow Go Love Now on Twitter | Facebook | Youtube Location Indie Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @HaddieBean   Leave a Review! Apple Podcast reviews are one of THE most important factors for podcasts. If you enjoy the show please take a second to leave the show a review on Apple Podcasts! Click this link: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Hit “View in Apple Podcasts” on the left-hand side under the picture. Leave an honest review. You’re awesome! 

Greatest Hits: Living In The Moment w/ Kim & Scott Goyette

Joining me today is a fellow podcast host, someone who also owns a van (but her’s is infinitely nicer than mine) and who has been on the road for almost 3 full years now with her dogs, Sydney Febrache from DivineOnTheRoad.com. Has van life intrigued you? What is your biggest hurdle from entering the van life world? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.   Today's podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus.   In This Episode 05:45 Van Life In COVID Times 08:15 Planning Your Travels...Or Not 12:50 Starting Van Life 21:15 Ella The Van Dog 23:30 First Things You Need To Think About For Your Van 30:15 Worst Parts Of Van Life 34:30 Van Life With Dogs 39:40 Best Parts Of Van Life 44:15 Solo Female Travel & Safety 53:45 The Future 55:10 Most Special Places She Has Slept 59:15 The Friendships On The Road 01:04:40 BIggest Travel Mishaps   Important Links Find Sydney on DivineOnTheRoad.com My Solo Road Podcast Follow Sydney on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest Ella The Van Dog Oregon State University E-Campus Location Indie Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @HaddieBean   Want More? Dominating Life with Heath Armstrong From An Office To An Adventure w/ Otto Ecroyd The Beauty Of Imperfect Travels w/ Christine & Jules   Leave a Review! Apple Podcast reviews are one of THE most important factors for podcasts. If you enjoy the show please take a second to leave the show a review on Apple Podcasts!   Click this link: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Hit “View in Apple Podcasts” on the left-hand side under the picture. Leave an honest review. You’re awesome! 

Greatest Hits: Van Life As A Female Traveler w/ Sydney Febrache

Today I have the amazing Chase Boehringer from The Bucketlist LIfestyle on the show and he has had the honor to be on the Price Is Right, he has spontaneously walked into an airport and bought a ticket, and has currently crossed off 80 out of 100 bucket list items. This is a very fun conversation that will probably get you the motivation to start attacking your bucket list! Do you have a bucket list? How many items have you been able to check off so far and do you have plans to get more checked off? Let us know @ExtraPackofPeanuts.   In This Episode 03:40 Top 3 Bucket List Items Crossed Off & Still To Do 07:40 The Story Of Chase's Bucket List 17:00 Best Version Of Yourself & Growth 22:40 Transition To Full-Time Traveler 33:40 Positives & Negatives & Adventures 46:15 Best Advice On Embarking On Creating A Bucket List 50:55 The Price Is Right 56:55 Biggest Travel Mishaps   Important Links The Bucketlist Lifestyle The Bucketlist Lifestyle Tours Follow Chase on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @HaddieBean  

Greatest Hits: The Bucket List Lifestyle w/ Chase Boehringer

Joining me today is someone who once tried to sail from Norway to France and failed, who decided to ride a bike 5,000 miles from Alaska to Mexico but didn’t know how to change a tire, and who has gotten lost, stuck, and confused in more countries than he can count, Otto Ecroyd, author of Northbound and Down.  Today's podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus. What long-distance adventure are you wanting to conquer? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. In This Episode 03:00 Learning On The Go 04:05 Leveling Up & Where It All Started 09:45 Wanting To Do It To Actually Doing it 15:30 Alaska Adventure 19:30 Falling Forward & Planning At The Same Time 23:20 Am I Gonna Quit? 27:55 Being So Remote  30:35 Differences & Similarities Between All The Locations 35:55 Gear Used & Tossed Along The Way 40:40 Timeframe & End Date 44:25 The Longest Stretches 46:30 Biggest Lessons Learned 48:50 Post Trip Life 55:50 No Rules Needed 56:30 Learning About Writing & Publishing A Book 59:30 Unexpected Highlights & Biggest Mishap   Important Links Find Otto's book Northbound & Down Today's podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus. Location Indie Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @HaddieBean   Want More? Epic Trips & Micro-Adventures w/ Alastair Humphreys Adventures Big & Small w/ Alastair Humphreys Where To Go & When w/ Sherry Ott  

Greatest Hits: From An Office To An Adventure w/ Otto Ecroyd

I am so excited to talk with my guest, Queen Michele, on today's episode because she is all about getting others to move abroad just like she did. Queen retired at the age of 52 and moved to Mexico as a single, middle-aged retiree, and began her journey of self-discovery with no end in sight. She now wakes up with a smile on her face and joy in her heart every single day! Today's episode has been sponsored by our friends at Sauv's! In This Episode 03:30 A Multi-Layered Lady 05:30 Planning To Move Abroad 10:00 Prior Travel & The Emotions Of Leaving 13:30 Checklist For The New Location 15:30 Research 25:30 Reactions From Family & Friends 33:50 Finding Accommodations 38:15 Hardest Part Of Living Abroad 45:30 What You Need To Consider Prior To Moving 49:00 Considering Finances   Important Links Queen's book Considerations: A Guide For Moving Abroad Follow Queen on Facebook  Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @HaddieBean   Leave a Review! Apple Podcast reviews are one of THE most important factors for podcasts. If you enjoy the show please take a second to leave the show a review on Apple Podcasts!   Click this link: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Hit “View in Apple Podcasts” on the left-hand side under the picture. Leave an honest review. You’re awesome!  

Greatest Hits: Considerations For Moving Abroad w/ Queen D Michele

Are you looking to reinspire your heart and build new habits that allow you to dream bigger and take action towards your ideal life? Do you feel a transformation is needed to get you on the path that leads to your true happiness? Today's guest is Heath Armstrong from RageCreate.com, who has just launched the latest Sweet-Ass Affirmations Deck 2.0 on Kickstarter, so definitely go check that out. This isn't your "normal" affirmations deck because it is made to motivate your creative maniac mind which is something that all travel lovers and entrepreneurs need more of on a daily basis.  Heath & I are diving deep into building habits on your terms, the transformations that come from following your true path, battling resistance gremlins, and why your thoughts matter more than anything else in life. I am not overly woo-woo but Heath breaks down the power behind the mind and how you create your story through your thoughts and beliefs in a fun and easily digestible way. What do you do to motivate your creative mind? Will you be grabbing a sweet-ass affirmation deck? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.   In This Episode 00:50  Building Habits & Happiness Through Journaling 07:35 Being Grateful For What You Have & Also Knowing It's Not Right For You 14:45 Battling Resistance Gremlins 22:10 Affirmations & Why They Work 34:15 Re-evaluating Life During Hard Times & Rebuilding From There 44:15 Tailoring Your Life To What You Want & Makes You Happy 49:15 What Have You Learned About Patience 53:15 Sweet-Ass Affirmations Deck 2.0   Important Links Grab your Sweet-Ass Affirmations Deck on Kickstarter 60-Second Power Affirmations For Your Creative Maniac Mind Podcast Find Heath on his Rage Create Website or on HeathArmstrong.com Follow Rage Create on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Follow Heath on Instagram Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @HaddieBean Location Indie   Want More? Dominating Life with Heath Armstrong From An Office To An Adventure w/ Otto Ecroyd The Beauty Of Imperfect Travels w/ Christine & Jules   Leave a Review! Apple Podcast reviews are one of THE most important factors for podcasts. If you enjoy the show please take a second to leave the show a review on Apple Podcasts! Click this link: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Hit “View in Apple Podcasts” on the left-hand side under the picture. Leave an honest review. You’re awesome!  

Motivating Your Creative Maniac Mind

We have made it to our 400th episode and today we welcome the entire EPOP team to join us in giving our top 40 (plus) travel tips. Today we have on the show Vanessa, Mackenzie, Ransom, Lily, Kaycee, and of course, my wonderful wife and constant travel companion Heather, and we are diving into the travel tips and tricks we have all accumulated over our decades of travel experience. Like always it started at 40 (for our 400th episode) but who knows what number it actually ended up with. Sit back, relax, and enjoy our 400th episode with this crazy, funny, and awesome team that we have here at Extra Pack of Peanuts and thank you for being with us through these 400 episodes. We couldn't have done it without you! Today's episode has been sponsored by our friends at Tortuga Backpacks! Which tip did you like the most? Did you enjoy having the entire team on the podcast? Let us know on Instagram @ExtraPackOfPeanuts   In This Episode 04:00 Introductions 05:30 Pre-Travel Tips 22:00 Packing 45:20 Money 51:00 During Travel   Important Links Tortuga Luggage Tortuga Packing Cubes Bigger Carry On from Away Luggage Packing Cubes Fanny Pack Amazon Mesh Bags Baggu Reusable Bags Buff Trek Light Backpacks & Totes Kilimanjaro & Tanzania Women-Owned Travel Company Helium II Rain Jacket Nomader Silicone Water Bottle Bamboo Utensil Set FREE Extra Pack Of Peanuts Packing List Charles Schwab Checking Account Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @HaddieBean Location Indie  

EPOP Greatest Hits: 40 Travel Tips For Our 400th Episode (With The Entire EPOP Team)

We are bringing you one of our favorite episodes (& yours too) from this last year for this greatest hits episode!   Have you been dragging your feet about going nomadic? Are you coming up with every excuse possible to talk yourself out of it? Are you ready to get out of your own way? Jason Robinson from The Nomad Experiment is here today to talk about his new book The Beginner Traveler's Guide To Going Nomad, the importance of facing fear, and why it is never too late to live the life you have always dreamed about.  If you are sick of making excuses, living solely in your comfort zone, and waiting for the so-called 'perfect time' to make the leap into a travel life, then this episode is for you!   What was your biggest takeaway from this episode? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.   In This Episode 02:45 The Beginner Travelers Guide To Going Nomad 06:15 A Lonely Passport Stamp & Planting The Seed 10:05 How Location Independence Became Tangible 16:45 Extending Your Comfort Zone + Hosteling & Airbnb 25:05 Get Started Local & Then Go Abroad 29:30 Misconceptions & Perspectives 31:50 Confidence Expansion & Retraction Paradox 33:20 The Idea Of "Wasted Time" & Paying Off 50k In Debt 40:00 Making Big Shifts In Your Life 42:55 Realities Of Location Independence 46:10 The Nomad Experiment(s) 49:45 Living Out Of His Jeep & Pulling Teeth In Budapest 01:00:10 A Guide To Help You Travel More 01:06:10 Getting Out Of Your Own Way & Doing It In Steps   Important Links Jason's The Beginner Traveler's Guide To Going Nomad Book Kickstarter Find Jason on his website Follow Jason on Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @HaddieBean Location Indie   Want More? 5 Ways Travel Will Change Post-Pandemic From An Office To An Adventure w/ Otto Ecroyd Around The World In 3 Years & Counting w/ Mon & T   Leave a Review! Apple Podcast reviews are one of THE most important factors for podcasts. If you enjoy the show please take a second to leave the show a review on Apple Podcasts!   Click this link: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Hit “View in iTunes” on the left-hand side under the picture. Leave an honest review. You’re awesome! 

EPOP Greatest Hits: Beginner Traveler's Guide To Going Nomad / Jason Robinson

The EPOP Travel Podcast is hosted by Travis Sherry, a serial entrepreneur & world traveler. Known as "Rick Steves for the new generation", this podcast will teach you everything you need to know to travel more & spend less. From interviews with some of the world's most famous travel names, like Chris Guillebeau, Bruce Poon Tip, AJ Jacobs & others to specific travel advice on how to use frequent flyer miles, score cheap hotels, pack like a pro, & travel on a budget, this show does it all.

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