On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke Carl talks with photographer Mike Sutton about what makes great short-term rental photos, especially in the competitive Smoky Mountains market. They discuss the evolution of the vacation rental photography space, how to vet and select a photographer, what types of shots matter most (like twilight, drone, and 3D floor plans), and why authenticity in staging is more important than over-styling. Mike also shares personal insights into raising eight kids, his journey from IT to photography, and how hosts can prepare for seasonal and update sessions the right way.

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In this episode of the series we'll be talking about all things calendars! We'll go over the seasonality of the Smoky Mountains, how to set up custom calendars, how far in advance to open your calendar, some pricing mistakes to avoid and more!

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In this episode of the series we'll be going over everything you should expect to happen (and prepare for) owning a home in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. We'll go over how to deal with a variety of unfortunate situations; snow, ice, dead bugs, bears, and more!

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