Ep 216 - From 1 to 50 Properties in a Year with Nate Klatt & Dan Mitchen
Ready to scale your short-term rental business fast? Learn how Nate Klatt & Dan Mitchen share their journey of going from 1 to 50 properties in just one year. Learn their proven strategies for explosive growth, system optimization, and how they built a powerhouse property management team. If you're looking for actionable tips to scale efficiently and thrive in the STR game, this episode is for you!05:42 - Strategic Team Building for Scaling06:13 - Client Referral System for Rapid Management Growth07:43 - Building Key Relationships with Investors08:14 - Exponential Growth from Investor Partnerships12:49 - Delivering Consistent Returns for Investors17:21 - Conservative Fund Management19:44 - Balancing Scale and Quality22:55 - Reassessing Vision for Growth25:43 - Choosing Best-in-Class Software26:00 - Negotiating Vendor Contracts26:15 - Negotiating Contracts to Optimize Costs27:47 - Acting Fast to Avoid Operational Breakdowns29:00 - Handling System Breakdowns Proactively30:40 - System Optimization for Seamless Operations31:08 - Prioritizing Functionality Over Trendy Tools32:35 - Setting Expectations for Support with New Software33:00 - Choosing Software for 24/7 Operations33:58 - Importance of Solid Investor Partnerships34:16 - Assessing Investor Trust and Relationships34:45 - Critical Advice on Business Partnerships36:14 - Success Secrets in Short-Term Rentals36:14 - Honest Communication in Business Partnerships36:42 - Scaling with Long-Term Vision38:24 - Mistakes with Property Management Software ChoicesGuest BioNate Klatt is a licensed CPA with over 10 years of experience who shifted his focus earlier this year to commit to his short-term rental business fully. Nate started in short-term rentals in 2021 and, along with his partner Dan Mitchen, now owns 9 properties. Dan's real estate journey began in 2015 when he became a licensed real estate agent, quickly excelling and earning recognition as a top agent within his brokerage. Prior to this, Nate and Dan completed approximately 15 flips during 2020 and 2021 before transitioning to a more scalable business model in short-term rentals. Previously, Nate worked at a Y Combinator-backed AI startup, where he helped drive a 10x revenue increase. As co-founders of HomeHop, Nate and Dan have grown their property management portfolio from 1 to over 50 properties in just a year. They raised $2 million to acquire around 25 homes in Cleveland and are preparing to raise another $5 million next year for their second fund. HomeHop’s focus on leveraging technology and optimizing processes has been key to scaling in a competitive short-term rental market.Connect with Guests: HomeHopPM.comGet FREE Access to our Community and Weekly Trainingsgroup.strsecrets.com