The Co-Host Bros
Matt Codd and Austin Spitz discuss anything and everything short-term rental. The main focus of the podcast is how to secure co-host deals. We will have special guests in the STR space, drop tip of the week episodes, and Q & A episodes. We want to help you with your short-term rental journey!
Episodes
In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitz welcome back Justin Powell — but this time, it's not about a rental horror story. It’s about growth, hustle, and scaling fast. Justin shares how he went from zero to managing over 20 short-term rentals in less than a year, and what it took to build Seabrook Vacation Management into a thriving operation.
In this episode:
- How Justin found and onboarded 20+ prop...
In this bonus episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt flies solo — no Austin, just vibes — and launches a brand new series: Co-Host Bros Woes. The concept? Real stories from real hosts about the disasters, headaches, and lessons that come from the darker side of short-term rentals.
This week’s guest is Justin Powell from Seabrook Vacation Management, and he’s bringing a doozy of a story involving guests, mistakes, and STR chaos.
If...
In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitz are joined by short-term rental investor, content creator, and entrepreneur Michael Elefante. Known for his transparency and STR education content, Michael opens up about building a high-performing rental portfolio while raising a young family and staying true to his values.
You’ll hear:
- How Michael got started with just one property and scaled from there
- His ...
On this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitz welcome Jesse Vazquez — a seasoned short-term rental host and business builder with a passion for longevity over hype. Jesse opens up about his journey, how he’s navigated the ups and downs of STR, and why most people flame out after 7 episodes (or 7 listings).
Inside:
- Jesse’s take on why consistency beats trends in the STR space
- Lessons from hosting at scale ...
In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitz sit down with short-term rental systems expert Marissa Grover. Marissa shares how she helps hosts streamline their operations, build scalable systems, and stay out of the day-to-day chaos. Whether you're a new host or scaling your property management business, you'll learn actionable strategies to boost your efficiency and guest experience.
We dive into:
- Why ...
In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitz sit down with real estate investor and short-term rental strategist Alex Sabio. From his roots as a respiratory therapist to building a thriving portfolio of high-performing STRs, Alex shares the mindset shifts, lessons, and tactical plays that helped him break out of the 9–5 grind.
We talk about:
- Transitioning from healthcare to real estate full time
- How to f...
Matt gives some tips on how to help with you new listing optimization and some other new listing tips that will help boost you first or next co-host listing.
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Today, we interview one of the founders of STR Secrets Emanuele Pani. Emanuele has been in the game longer than most and has created a huge business. He discusses how to get your mindset right, not just your business. This is definitely an episode you do not want to miss!
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Sarah King is a real estate investor who has spent most of her time acquiring LTRs. She just made the pivot to STRs and started her management journey.
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John Bianchi is a real estate investor and Airbnb data guy. He spends a lot of his time giving you useful information on how to scrub the data to find your next investment. You can learn everything he is teaching for free at www.strsearch.com follow him on Instagram @theairbnbdataguy
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Cam Lam is a short-term rental operator with over 30 short-term rentals that he owns. He also created a company that bridges the gap between your short-term rental and trash day. You can check out his can to curb service here. www.crewhomeapp.com
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Matt drops a tip of the week on a few things that have happened to him recently and how to avoid letting that happen to you.
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Eduardo Mandri is the co-founder of Angel Host. Angel Host is a revenue management and property management company. He talks about growing pains with scaling a large business. He also drops some bombs on how to increase revenue in your business.
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Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh is a true inspiration. She started with a plan and got moving. She currently owns over 60 properties, has her own fund, and has a coaching program. To get Rachel's list of the 75 most profitable markets, check it out at www.75gems.com
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Noble Crawford is a government contract king. He shares his story of how he went from working for an STR operator to curating multi-seven-figure government housing deals and how you can, too!
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Today, we are blessed to speak with Julie George, "The Million Dollar Host". She goes into the details of her journey of building her short-term management empire and its sale. Do you want to join Julie and her friends in Hawaii for an educational and fun experience? You can register for Julie's Hawaii 5.0, where you will celebrate her 50th birthday with her and learn some valuable knowledge. Check it out here. https://milliondolla...
Are you trying to make your next investment? Let Tyler Coon and his army of Saavy realtors spearhead your quest toward financial freedom. Tyler is an experienced host, co-host, and real estate agent. He truly does everything possible to find his clients the right investment. Today we talk about it! Let's dive in!
Kenny is the founder of the legendary program STR Insights. He provides property-finding services all across the US, owns short-term rentals, and is soon to own a boutique hotel Kenny drops so many insights you do not want to miss it!
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Cale Delany, "The Fit Investor," Built his business on making good investments. Cale did not start like most do in co-hosting he started purchasing. He bought several properties. Cale dives into bio-hacking amenities and just how to live life more FIT.
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Mike Reilly has built a MILLION dollar property management empire, He walks us through his story, how to get clients, and drops straight fire!🔥
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