01 | Short-Term Rental Investing: From Fix & Flips to Airbnb Hosting with Lorrie Marro

02 | From Corporate Jobs to 50 Short-Term Rentals—How Nichole Dipippo Built Passive Income Managing Airbnb Properties with AI

Nicole, founder of Cozy Quarters and Lush Living Designs, shares how she left her corporate career during COVID to build a short-term rental management company now overseeing 50+ properties across North Carolina. Key points: * Scaling a 50+ property STR management company using an asset-forward model * Leveraging AI + Guesty for automation and guest communication * ROI-driven design strategy focused on guest experience and performance She also breaks down the difference between boutique and large-scale management and why intentional design is critical in today’s STR market, plus her growing focus on AI automation.   Join the 'Moms in Airbnb' Facebook community [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CVLJUL12f/] Book my top 5% Airbnb [https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1252411417324236150?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=02d424f3-9e94-448e-a05c-21b33736bf3f]   ↓Connect with Nichole Dipippo Cozy Quarters Management [https://cozyquartersmgmt.com/]

01 | Short-Term Rental Investing: From Fix & Flips to Airbnb Hosting with Lorrie Marro

In today’s episode, I’m joined by seasoned real estate agent and investor Lorrie Marro. She shares her journey from fix-and-flips to short-term rentals and Airbnb hosting. We talk about: * Why she made the switch * How she embraced the hospitality side of real estate * Why short-term rentals can feel more flexible than traditional investing Lorrie also shares her experience using a virtual STR design package and installing it herself with her husband, plus why upfront design plays such an important role in long-term success. We dive into: * Which amenities perform best in her property * Her standout feature: a golf simulator * Why unique guest experiences can significantly boost bookings Finally, we cover a common mistake new hosts make—underinvesting in design at the beginning—and how that can hold back a listing’s performance.   👉 Join the 'Moms in Airbnb' Facebook community [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CVLJUL12f/] 👉 Book my top 5% Airbnb [https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1252411417324236150?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=02d424f3-9e94-448e-a05c-21b33736bf3f]