About The Short Term Shop
Over 5,000+ Vacation Rentals Sold. #1 team worldwide at EXP 2022-2024. 75+ Local Agents. The Short Term Shop is the #1 short term rental real estate team in the U.S., with over $3.5 billion in closed STR transactions and 5,000+ investors served across top vacation rental markets. We specialize in helping real estate investors buy, set up, and self-manage cash-flowing Airbnb and vacation rental properties in America’s most profitable markets—including the Smoky Mountains (TN), Destin & 30A (FL), Panama City Beach, Gulf Shores (AL), Broken Bow (OK), Branson (MO), Blue Ridge (GA), and more. Founded by Avery Carl, author of Short Term Rental, Long Term Wealth and Smarter STRs, our team is built to guide investors from first deal to full portfolio with a unique focus on education, automation, and long-term equity growth. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned investor looking to scale, our licensed realtors are also experienced short term rental operators themselves—offering unmatched insight into market trends, setup, revenue potential, pricing strategy, and remote management tools.