1293: How Connor Cushman Built a Profitable Short-Term Rental from Scratch

Do you want to grow your real estate business faster? In this episode, Connor Cushman dives into the strategies that helped him grow from getting licensed to managing short-term rentals and building a thriving business. He discusses the power of networking, the effectiveness of open houses, and why a strong CRM system is essential for follow-ups. Connor shares valuable lessons from a real estate conference, emphasizing the importance of hiring, delegation, and systems for scaling. He also breaks down market trends, the challenges of running a sustainable business, and why integrity and financial discipline are key to long-term success. Listen now to get the full scoop!

Listen to today’s show and learn:

Let’s Welcome Connor Cushman [00:00]
Connor’s Real Estate Journey [00:32]
First Step to Real Estate Success [05:24]
How Connor Got His First Deal [08:26]
Weaknesses in His Real Estate Journey [18:07]
Takeaways from the Real Estate Conference [20:16]
The Power of Conferences and Networking [23:33]
Hiring and Delegation in Real Estate [25:35]
Lead Generation Strategies [27:37]
Market Trends and Client Management [31:52]
What do you wish you would’ve known about Real Estate? [35:36]
What would you do different? [42:18]
Final Thoughts [45:30]
Connect with Connor [47:18]

Connor Cushman

Connor Cushman is a Georgia Real Estate Broker & Florida Realtor, Owner of Southern Stays Property Management Company @southern.stays.

Connor used real estate investing to build his life outside of the 9-5. This gave him freedom and options. He wants to help you experience the freedom and fulfillment that comes from adding real estate investing strategies to your life.

“A purpose-based identity creates sustained happiness much more often than an achievement-based identity.”

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