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Quitting My Job for Short-Term Rentals (Everything I Learned) | Jake Martin

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What does it really take to break free from the 9-to-5 and build a thriving short-term rental business?

In this episode, We sit down with Jake Martin, a former corporate professional who left the security of his W2 job to chase a different kind of success—one built on freedom, flexibility, and financial independence.

Jake opens up about the real story behind his transition: the fears, the failures, and the big wins. From learning the ropes of vacation rental investing in San Diego to managing multiple properties and navigating tough decisions, Jake shares hard-earned lessons and no-fluff advice for anyone dreaming of a similar leap.

Whether you're exploring co-hosting, thinking about your first property, or simply craving a raw and honest take on entrepreneurship, this episode delivers both inspiration and actionable insights.

🎧 Tune in and get ready to rethink what’s possible.

Things we discussed in this episode:

  • Jake Martin’s decision to leave his corporate job and pursue real estate investing.
  • The impact of corporate layoffs and lack of loyalty on career choices.
  • Early investments in syndication deals and short-term rentals.
  • The process and challenges of renovating and managing properties during COVID.
  • Transitioning personal residences into income-generating short-term rentals.
  • The financial strategy of covering mortgages through rental income.
  • Building and growing a co-hosting business (Lodge and Leisure) in San Diego.
  • Methods for finding and acquiring new property management clients.
  • Common issues faced by property owners, such as maintenance, design, and guest experience.
  • Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and real estate investors, emphasizing adaptability and problem-solving.

Get in touch with Jake:

Email - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]

LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-r-martin

Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lodgeandleisure.com/

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What does it really take to break free from the 9-to-5 and build a thriving short-term rental business?

In this episode, We sit down with Jake Martin, a former corporate professional who left the security of his W2 job to chase a different kind of success—one built on freedom, flexibility, and financial independence.

Jake opens up about the real story behind his transition: the fears, the failures, and the big wins. From learning the ropes of vacation rental investing in San Diego to managing multiple properties and navigating tough decisions, Jake shares hard-earned lessons and no-fluff advice for anyone dreaming of a similar leap.

Whether you're exploring co-hosting, thinking about your first property, or simply craving a raw and honest take on entrepreneurship, this episode delivers both inspiration and actionable insights.

🎧 Tune in and get ready to rethink what’s possible.

Things we discussed in this episode:

  • Jake Martin’s decision to leave his corporate job and pursue real estate investing.
  • The impact of corporate layoffs and lack of loyalty on career choices.
  • Early investments in syndication deals and short-term rentals.
  • The process and challenges of renovating and managing properties during COVID.
  • Transitioning personal residences into income-generating short-term rentals.
  • The financial strategy of covering mortgages through rental income.
  • Building and growing a co-hosting business (Lodge and Leisure) in San Diego.
  • Methods for finding and acquiring new property management clients.
  • Common issues faced by property owners, such as maintenance, design, and guest experience.
  • Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and real estate investors, emphasizing adaptability and problem-solving.

Get in touch with Jake:

Email - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]

LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-r-martin

Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lodgeandleisure.com/

#SmartStayShow #realestate #realestateinvestor #realestateagent #RealEstateInvesting #ShortTermRentals #Entrepreneurship #VacationRentals #PropertyManagement #CoHosting #FinancialFreedom #BusinessGrowth #AirbnbHost #InvestSmart

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