In this episode of The Austin Palacios Podcast, we’re joined by Eric McCarty, a former engineering director turned full-time short-term rental manager and co-host. Eric walks us through how he built a 15-property Airbnb portfolio—mostly managed remotely—while working a demanding W2 job and raising three young kids. He shares the tools, systems, mindset shifts, and sales strategies that helped him scale, quit his job, and step into full-time entrepreneurship. Topics discussed: Eric’s transition from engineering director to full-time Airbnb co-host How he built a 15-property STR portfolio while working a full-time job The systems he used early (PriceLabs, PMS, ops tracking) to scale efficiently Managing properties remotely and building reliable on-the-ground teams His 6-month grind to land the first few clients—and what finally worked Sales mindset shifts: how not needing the sale led to more conversions Creating a financial roadmap to confidently leave his W2 job How he prices co-hosting services: 20–25% + onboarding fees ✅ Connect with Eric on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3PuttPropertiesLLC Need help finding clients for your Airbnb Co-Hosting business? Book a call 👉 https://www.cohostingacquisitions.com/ FREE Co-Hosting Course 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EfApmDDTSQ&list=PLnO_3GYx9nIhGULeB3ygap7RbYFUP90zf ✅ Connect with Austin on Instagram: austin__palacios
source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvjvZ0gZIRA
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