Most people think short-term and midterm rentals are about pricing, furniture, or platforms. They’re not. They’re about systems, trust, and operating like a real business. In this episode, Jesse sits down with Mercedes Sanchez, founder of MBX Homes, who manages 125 properties across Los Angeles and Southern California. Mercedes breaks down what it actually takes to scale in one of the most regulated, expensive, and misunderstood rental markets in the country. This is not a “how to list on A...
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Most people think short-term and midterm rentals are about pricing, furniture, or platforms. They’re not. They’re about systems, trust, and operating like a real business. In this episode, Jesse sits down with Mercedes Sanchez, founder of MBX Homes, who manages 125 properties across Los Angeles and Southern California. Mercedes breaks down what it actually takes to scale in one of the most regulated, expensive, and misunderstood rental markets in the country. This is not a “how to list on A...
Everyone wants to blow up on IG and TikTok… but no one talks about what it actually costs to stay in the game. In this episode, Jesse sits down with Logan Forsyth, co-founder of Media Scaling, to break down the reality behind personal brands, short-form growth, and why creators burn out faster than ever. They get into the tactics — omnipresence, viral formats, platform risk, and the shift from polished 4K to raw phone content — but they also go deeper than the usual “post more, hustle harder...
Savannah Arroyo spent 10 years as a registered nurse—working 12-hour shifts, managing hospital departments, grinding toward a CNO position. She had two babies within two years, went back to work when they were three months old, and experienced full-blown panic attacks from being away from her kids. Now she’s a full-time real estate operator focused on multifamily syndications and assisted living facilities—working 10 hours per week while her husband does the same. They’re both 35. They’re ra...
After five years of non-stop grinding, I hit a wall. The things I loved doing started feeling like chores. I was waking up at 2 AM to work, going back to sleep, then jumping right back in at 7. I had the business, the revenue, the students—but somewhere along the way, I’d lost myself. This 90-minute conversation with Ruben Kanya isn’t about MTR tactics or real estate strategies. It’s about the patterns that keep intelligent people stuck, the burnout nobody talks about, and why some entrepren...
What if the hardest moments of your life were actually the beginning of your greatest evolution? In this emotional and powerful conversation, Jesse sits down with real estate investor and systems expert Jamie Banks to talk about grief, burnout, loss, resilience, and the unexpected ways painful moments shape who we become. Jamie shares how losing 10 family members and watching her father decline changed her relationship to work, ambition, and identity — and ultimately pushed her into e...
What happens when two first generation entrepreneurs stop flexing their real estate wins and start getting brutally honest about the cost of building an empire? In this raw, no ego episode, Jesse Vasquez sits down with Lame Kinikini, Tongan American investor and CEO of Oakridge Investments, for a deep and vulnerable conversation about what it really takes to scale from door to door sales to a nine figure portfolio. They unpack legacy, leadership, faith, and why chasing money will never ...
What happens when two successful entrepreneurs stop talking about real estate tactics and start getting real about the mental game of building wealth? In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Jesse Vasquez sits down with Amelia McGee (co-founder of Wire Community) for what turns into one of the most honest discussions about entrepreneurship you’ll hear this year. In this episode, we dive deep into: • Why it’s actually easier to make $10,000 than save it (and what that means for your mindset) • ...
Travis Chappell has recorded over 1,400 podcast episodes, sold his company Guest.io, and built a thriving personal brand—but his journey started with slammed doors, guns behind screens, and learning to handle rejection at scale. In this conversation, we dig into: • How door-to-door sales became the foundation for everything he built • The moment he left his fundamentalist religious upbringing to find his own path • Why he launched two separate podcasts (and when you should split your content...
In this episode of The JV Pod, Jesse Vasquez breaks down the real foundation of running a profitable midterm rental business—and why most hosts overcomplicate it. From crafting simple, airtight leases to setting security deposits that actually protect you, Jesse shares the exact systems and habits that have kept his MTR portfolio running smoothly for years. He also exposes the common rookie mistakes that lead to chargebacks, trashed units, and frustrated tenants—and explains why automation, m...
What if “passive income” isn’t the goal? In this episode, we dive into the Modern Investor mindset - why real estate alone won’t make you rich, and how adding a business layer (like ADUs, co-living, or assisted living) can turn one property into a $60K/month cash-flowing machine. Our guest shares his journey from being homeless at 12, to turning down a million-dollar Shark Tank offer, to building $10K-per-room assisted living facilities in Los Angeles. Along the way, we break down the real ...
What happens when you spend four years fighting for your life, hooked up to morphine, and then walk out of the hospital with no plan? For Scott Leese, it meant diving headfirst into sales—and eventually becoming one of the most respected startup sales coaches in the world, with 12 unicorns, 14 exits, and thousands of founders coached. In this raw conversation with Jesse Vasquez, Scott shares: How a near-death battle with ulcerative colitis shaped his resilience (and sales style).Why most fou...
Tired of lowering prices and waiting on a platform to save you? In this episode, Jesse sits down with Abi Horton—voice actor turned operator and founder of Aros (stayaros.com)—to unpack why the “host mentality” is getting crushed and how modern operators are shifting to a CEO/B2B model. We cover the post-COVID reality for travel clinicians, why monthly housing demand is exploding beyond nurses, and how Abi’s request-driven marketplace matches real housing needs with real operators (so you can...
“This might be the most important mindset episode I’ve ever done.” Join Jesse Vasquez as he pulls no punches and reveals the real reason most people never scale beyond being a “host.” From rubber bands left in the sun to the scary truth about fixed vs growth mindsets — this is your wake-up call. If you've been lowering prices, chasing bookings, or thinking, “I don’t have enough, I can’t do X,” this episode will flip your script. Jesse shows you how to shift from reacting to owning. Build con...
Most “software people” bore me. But not Miles Hobson. Miles is with Hospitable — basically the brainstem behind half of the Airbnb world. He’s building the command center that lets hosts automate without sounding like robots. In this episode, we cover: • The right way to automate guest communication (without killing the human touch) • Why most hosts screw up leases, screening, and background checks • How to actually use a...
In this solo episode, I break down something most real estate entrepreneurs don’t talk about enough—burnout. After five years of building businesses, running properties, and helping others do the same, I hit a wall. In this raw and honest breakdown, I explain: • What burnout looks like in the MTR world • The toxic booking-panic cycle too many hosts are trapped in • &nbs...
What happens when a 28-year-old software engineer quits her job at a billion-dollar startup to solve one of real estate’s biggest problems? Stella Han went from coding at Affirm to raising $5 million for Fractional - a platform that’s changing how everyday people invest in real estate. But here’s the crazy part: Will Smith and Kevin Durant are backing her. In this conversation, Stella breaks down: • How she got 2,000 people to sign up for something that didn’t exist • The moment she realized...
Ever wonder what it actually costs to build a million-dollar business when you’ve got a baby at home? My friend Ingrid has raised over $2 million in real estate deals, but she’ll be the first to tell you - the “hustle harder” advice is bullshit when you’re a new mom. In this conversation, we get real about: • The moment she realized she was failing at everything • Why she decided her...
Can you build a 6-figure MTR business without quitting your 9–5? James Hwang did—while working in a hospital treating cancer patients. In this episode, Jesse breaks down how James scaled to 20 units using smart systems, deep partnerships, and a team that actually shows up. Real talk on W2 exit strategies, burnout, building trust, and yes… bidets. Hit play if you're stuck between paycheck security and cashflow freedom. Connect with Me! 👋 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Airventurehostingco Websit...
In this episode, Jesse speaks with Ali Talai, estate planning attorney and wealth preservation expert, to uncover the hard truths most entrepreneurs and real estate investors never hear. Think your LLC protects you? Think again. Ali breaks down what really happens to your assets if you die without a proper plan - and why even smart investors get this wrong. They dive into probate nightmares, living trusts, and the one line that could legally lock your family out of your wealth. If you’re buil...
In this episode, Jesse Vasquez sits down with entrepreneur and creative finance legend Pace Morby for a raw, unfiltered conversation on what it really takes to win in real estate and entrepreneurship. They dive into why most people are held back by their families, how haters are actually signs you're doing something right, and why being in the right room can shortcut years off your learning curve. Pace shares personal stories, from quitting a W-2 job after one day to building a $100M portfoli...
Most people think short-term and midterm rentals are about pricing, furniture, or platforms. They’re not. They’re about systems, trust, and operating like a real business. In this episode, Jesse sits down with Mercedes Sanchez, founder of MBX Homes, who manages 125 properties across Los Angeles and Southern California. Mercedes breaks down what it actually takes to scale in one of the most regulated, expensive, and misunderstood rental markets in the country. This is not a “how to list on A...
