Live Let Thrive Podcast

Airbnb, PadSplit, Corporate Rentals, Arbitrage, Live Let Thrive covers all the creative ways to rent out your properties to maximize profits. We also get into buying properties in creative ways. Come along for the ride and have some fun along the way!

Live Let Thrive Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Live Let Thrive, with 334 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #349

  The Real Estate Market Is Getting UGLY… Here’s Where the Opportunities Are

  Aug 28, 202658 min

  Send us Fan Mail The real estate market is changing fast—and investors are starting to feel it. In Episode 349 of Live Let Thrive, we talk about what’s happening across the DFW real estate market, why properties are sitting longer, why investors are cutting prices, and where the opportunities might be hiding. We also dive into: • Why 4-bedroom homes are becoming a sweet spot for workforce and midterm housing • Why we’re moving away from 1- and 2-bedroom arbitrage units • The shift from rental arbitrage toward owning properties • How PadSplit and workforce housing fit into the current market • Data centers, electricity, water usage, and the opportunities around AI infrastructure • The risks of unpermitted renovations and insurance • Why paid-off rental properties can create financial freedom • Creative financing and why investor-friendly agents have an advantage • ADUs and small multifamily properties as potential opportunities • What falling home prices and rising property taxes could mean for Texas investors • How investors can work backward from their desired monthly cash flow to determine how many properties they actually need The market may be getting tougher—but that can create opportunities for investors who know what to look for. Follow Live Let Thrive for more conversations about real estate investing, short-term rentals, midterm rentals, creative finance, and building wealth. Connect with us: ➡️Myka (Sharebnb): http://www.sharebnb.com ➡️Steven (Argest Rentals): http://www.ArgestRentals.com ➡️Try PadSplit: https://www.padsplit.com/hosts?referr.. . ➡️Entrepremarriage: @entrepremarriage ➡️Linktree: https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive #airbnb #airbnbhost #shorttermrentals #BRRRR #realestate #turo #homeaway #VRBO #corporatehousing #shareeconomy #podcasts #podcast #liveletthrive #realestateinvesting #airbnbsuperhost #airbnbpodcast #sharebnb #liveletthrivepodcast #biggerpockets #shorttermrentals #directbookings #directbooking #bookdirect Support the show

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  Episode #348

  The AI Dashboard That Runs My Entire Rental Business

  Aug 26, 202614 min

  I built one dashboard in Claude — and it now runs my whole rental business.MEETUP THIS FRIDAY: Come kick it with us at the STR/MTR Meetup — Chicken N' Pickle in Grand Prairie, 6–9 PM. Grab your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/strmtr-m... In this solo episode, Myka pulls back the curtain on the exact AI setup running her short-term and midterm rental business — live on screen. Watch the Claude dashboard pull her P&L straight from QuickBooks and manage her nightly pricing through PriceLabs, all from one chat window.You'll also see the pricing calculator that keeps her midterm rentals filled (the 33% monthly discount math — $3,600 in high season vs $2,700 in the slow season), why she prices VRBO 30–50% higher than Airbnb, why she's going back to Hostfully so Claude can plug straight into her PMS through the API, the Mac Mini about to become her 24/7 employee, how she's training her VA to manage AI agents ("agents take shortcuts — you have to retrain them"), the one prompt that finds the automations hiding in your everyday workflow, and the line she brought home from the Ai4 conference in Vegas: "AI can only rise to the IQ level of its operator."CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro: A Solo AI Episode 0:38 "I Know What AI Is — But How Does It Relate to Me?" 1:16 How AI Secured My Midterm Rentals 1:55 Why I'm Going Back to a PMS (Hostfully + Claude) 2:41 The Dashboard: P&L, QuickBooks & PriceLabs 3:05 "AI Can Only Rise to the IQ of Its Operator" 4:18 Live Demo: The Pricing Calculator 6:31 Why I Price VRBO 30-50% Higher Than Airbnb 7:41 Automate Anything Repetitive + The Mac Mini 8:24 Teaching My VA to Manage AI Agents 10:13 Don't Get Left Behind on AI 11:18 My Stack: Claude ($100/mo) vs ChatGPT ($20/mo) 11:53 The Timeshare Bot That Earns While I Sleep 12:27 The One Prompt That Finds Your AutomationsConnect with us:➡️Myka (Sharebnb): http://www.sharebnb.com ➡️Steven (Argest Rentals): http://www.ArgestRentals.com ➡️Try PadSplit: https://www.padsplit.com/hosts?referr... ➡️Entrepremarriage: / @entrepremarriage ➡️Linktree: https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive #ai #claudeai #airbnb #shorttermrentals #midtermrentals #realestateinvesting #aiautomation #pricelabs #airbnbhost #liveletthrive #realestate #aitools #passiveincome #proptech #airbnbpricing

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  Episode #347

  This Market Is Looking Like 2008: Why We're DONE With Airbnb Arbitrage

  Aug 19, 20261h 8m

  Are we watching 2008 happen again in slow motion? MEETUP THIS FRIDAY: STR/MTR Meetup at Chicken N' Pickle, Grand Prairie — Aug 21, 6-9 PM. Food, networking, pickleball with Myka & Steve. Grab your ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/strmtr-meetup-chicken-and-pickle-6-9-pm-tickets-1997616112567 In Episode 347 of Live Let Thrive, Myka and Steve break down why the DFW housing market is flashing 2008 signals: flips sitting unsold above their hard-money loan floors, foreclosures starting, bond markets at 2007 levels, and the 18-year crash cycle landing right on 2026. They also explain why they're both getting OUT of the Airbnb arbitrage business — offloading 1-2 bedroom units as travel nurse demand disappears, while 4+ bedroom houses stay booked solid with work crews (one 6-bed duplex is booked through March by a fiber crew). Plus: the "5 paid-off houses will change your life" math, working backward from a $20K/month cash flow number, the Shaq strategy for W-2 investors, PadSplit's insurance gap (and new coverage options from Steadily and HostGuard), why Texas property taxes are the #1 deal killer ($14,000 protested down to $5,000), the ADU two-for-one play, and the mom-and-pop investors now building AI data centers. Big news: Myka is officially a licensed Texas real estate agent, signed with a brokerage, with MLS access — and he's building the investor-friendly agent playbook out loud. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 1:37 AI Data Centers: The New Investor Play? 5:08 Where to Find Midterm Rental Guests 8:47 The 4-Bedroom Sweet Spot 11:40 Why We're Quitting Airbnb Arbitrage 16:00 PadSplit's Insurance Gap 20:09 How Many Houses Is Enough? 24:43 The Shaq Strategy 27:15 Investing in D-Neighborhoods 29:50 Crash Watch: DFW Is Slowing Down 33:28 Myka's License + Brokerage News 37:41 Investor-Friendly Agents Win 46:43 Property Taxes Kill Texas Deals 49:02 The ADU Two-for-One Play 56:25 Pull Up Friday: Chicken N' Pickle Meetup Interested in professional management or consulting? Connect with Myka and Steve through their respective management firms: Myka (Sharebnb): http://www.sharebnb.com➡️Steven (Argest Rentals): http://www.ArgestRentals.com Sign up for PadSplit with Steve's link and get a free 1 on 1 PadSplit strategy call with Stevie Stacks! https://www.padsplit.com/hosts?referral=94AD509A Check out Myka's Podcast: Entrepremarriage – Building wealth without losing the marriage https://www.youtube.com/@Entrepremarriage Click our Link Tree for Podcast News! https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive #airbnb #shorttermrentals #midtermrentals #padsplit #realestate #liveletthrive #realestateinvesting #housingmarket #housingcrash #airbnbarbitrage #dfwrealestate #texasrealestate #costsegregation #adu #realestateagent

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  Live Let Thrive Podcast

  Navigating PadSplits, Short-Term Rental Realities, and AI Automation with Mikey B

  Jul 29, 20261h 35m

  It's been a while, but Myka and Stevie are back and getting the band back together with special guest Mikey B for Episode 346! Tune in as the crew catches up on a packed episode covering: Myka and Stevie breaking down the real estate game, from owner-financed property wins to the realities of getting a real estate license. A deep dive into the co-living space, exploring PadSplit strategies, managing guest expectations, plumbing realities, and handling local neighborhood pushback. The truth about the FIFA World Cup and how shifting market trends and declining rents are impacting short-term and mid-term rentals. Practical insights on leveraging AI and automation to streamline property management and guest communication Interested in professional management or consulting?Connect with Myka and Steve through their respective management firms:➡️Myka (Sharebnb): ⁠www.sharebnb.com⁠➡️Steven (Argest Rentals): ⁠www.ArgestRentals.com⁠Sign up for PadSplit with Steve’s link and get a free 1 on 1 PadSplit strategy call with Stevie Stacks!⁠https://www.padsplit.com/hosts?referral=94AD509A⁠Check out Myka’s Podcast: Entrepremarriage – Building wealth without losing the marriage https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepremarriageClick our Link Tree for Podcast News!⁠https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive⁠#airbnb #airbnbhost #shorttermrentals #BRRRR #realestate #turo #homeaway #VRBO #corporatehousing #shareeconomy #podcasts #podcast #liveletthrive #realestateinvesting #airbnbsuperhost #airbnbpodcast #sharebnb #liveletthrivepodcast #biggerpockets #shorttermrentals #directbookings #directbooking #bookdirect

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  Episode #344

  AI, PadSplit Chaos, Creative Financing, and Real Estate Wins

  Jun 10, 20261h 19m

  It’s been a long time since Myka and Steve caught up on the podcast, and they have a lot to talk about. In Episode 344 of Live Let Thrive, the guys dive into everything from AI-powered real estate tools and creative financing strategies to wild PadSplit stories, insurance claim wins, and the latest updates on the World Cup booking craze. They discuss: ➡️ Using AI to improve pricing and revenue management ➡️ Creative financing, subject-to deals, and seller financing ➡️ Real estate investing strategies in today’s market ➡️ A $44,000 insurance claim success story ➡️ PadSplit profits, challenges, and unforgettable tenant experiences ➡️ World Cup booking expectations vs. reality ➡️ Building wealth through real estate and smart leverage ➡️ Why access to MLS data can be a game changer 🎧 Tune in and see if this hidden side hustle could be your next move Interested in professional management or consulting? Connect with Myka and Steve through their respective management firms: ➡️Myka (Sharebnb): ⁠www.sharebnb.com⁠ ➡️Steven (Argest Rentals): ⁠www.ArgestRentals.com⁠ Sign up for PadSplit with Steve’s link and get a free 1 on 1 PadSplit strategy call with Stevie Stacks! ⁠https://www.padsplit.com/hosts?referral=94AD509A⁠ Check out Myka’s Podcast: Entrepremarriage – Building wealth without losing the marriage https://www.youtube.com/@Entrepremarriage Click our Link Tree for Podcast News! ⁠https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive⁠ #airbnb #airbnbhost #shorttermrentals #BRRRR #realestate #turo #homeaway #VRBO #corporatehousing #shareeconomy #podcasts #podcast #liveletthrive #realestateinvesting #airbnbsuperhost #airbnbpodcast #sharebnb #liveletthrivepodcast #biggerpockets #shorttermrentals #directbookings #directbooking #bookdirect

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