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What if I told you that earning the income you dream of for your family is completely possible?
AND YOU DON'T NEED TO WORK MULTIPLE JOBS OR SACRIFICE MOMENTS WITH YOUR KIDS TO MAKE IT HAPPEN!
I’ve been in your shoes. I’ve felt the weight of wanting to do more for my family while also trying to be present for them.
I’ve tried to juggle it all—late nights, endless to-do lists, and constantly feeling like I was spinning my wheels. The stress piled up, my goals felt out of reach, and I was missing out on the moments that mattered most.
It wasn’t until I stopped and asked myself, "What kind of life do I really want to create?" that everything changed.
I realized I didn’t have to choose between earning extra income and living the life I dreamed of with my family. That’s when I discovered how to build a business that works for me—a life-led business that aligns with my family’s needs and my values.
And now, I want to help you do the same, but ON YOUR TERMS. These online courses are designed to fit into your schedule so that you can learn all you need to know about short-term rental management without the hassle of online calls and coordinating schedules. Because who needs more scheduling hassles?
Courses will take you from...
🌟 overwhelmed TO having a process for analyzing investment markets
🌟 stressing about money TO having an understanding of financial options
🌟 confused TO knowing how to pick the right property type for a market
🌟 unsure TO confident in staging a property to attract guests
🌟 unskilled TO managing guest emails, bookings, and support staff
What's Included
Coach Julie Thomas
The STR LaunchPad Online Course
Great for the new investor or current investors analyzing a new market.
Trailblazing Foundations
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Embarking on the adventure
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Decoding real estate
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Narrowing the investment focus
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Beyond the myth
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Do opportunities still exist?
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Determine your investment goals
Market Explorer Toolkit
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Toolkit overview
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Market type - urban
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Market type - regional
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Market type - destination
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Demonstration - geography checklist
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Where do you vacation?
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Regulatory considerations
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Regulatory examples
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Evaluating local resources - rental
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Evaluating local resources.- guest
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Demonstration - financial model
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Market analysis tools
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Visiting the location
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Determine your investment geography
Financial Frontiers
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Financial overview
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Should you finance?
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Realities of debt
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What does FICO mean for you?
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Financing - bank/credit union
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Financing - broker
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Financing - Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac
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Financing - Short-term rental loans
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Obtaining your pre-qualification
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Demonstration - Budgeting
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Lumpy income planning
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Determine your financing
Property Scouts
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Property overview
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Navigating realtor relationships
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Mastering property location
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Metrics for property perfection
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Decoding property rules
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Mastering property patience
Coach Julie Thomas
The STR Setup Online Course
Great for new hosts managing their first property or hosts improving a current property.
DIY Design
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Who is my ideal guest?
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Where can I get design ideas?
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How do I design a vision board?
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What do I stock in my rental?
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How do I maximize profit?
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What do I need to improve in my rental?
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How do I stage my rental?
Property Preparation
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Preparing for the Basics
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Basics of Setup - Entry
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Basics of Setup - Kitchen
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Basics of Setup - Living Space
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Basics of Setup - Bedroom
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Basics of Setup - Bathroom
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Basics of Setup - Utility Space
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Basics of Setup - Storage
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Basics of Setup - Exterior
Optimal Operations
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Do I hire a property management company?
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Who do I hire to help me?
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Which utilities do I need to transfer?
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How do I keep track of revenue and expenses?
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How do I legally operate a short-term rental?
Sustainable Systems
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Where do I list my property?
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How do I market my property?
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How do I communicate with guests?
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How do I manage a property?