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Podcast: STR Data Lab™ by AirDNA
Episode: From Marriott Employee to Short-Term Rental Master: Wil Slickers’ Journey of Turning Homes into Destinations
Description: Wil Slickers, a former Marriott employee, has turned into a short-term rental guru (and our podcast producer). He began his journey by utilizing his parents' 2 bed 2 bath apartment above their garage as his first rental property. Through his experience working at Marriott, Wil established a baseline for what makes a good guest experience. He discovered that by using smart locks, he could replace the need for someone to work at a front desk.Wil believes that turning normal homes into destinations is a sweet spot for Airbnb. He encourages others to get creative and have fun with...