Welcome to another episode with the Karwells. Today, we introduce Lauren Sedlar, a dynamic professional based in Houston, Texas. Lauren's journey is a captivating blend of corporate experience and real estate entrepreneurship. She's a Real Estate Investor, Luxury Airbnb Superhost, and Airbnb Consultant, known for her innovative approach to business and property. ??Lauren's career transition from a Fortune 500 company to real estate in 2021 is nothing short of remarkable. She quickly embraced Airbnb, opening her first two properties in Houston within a month using rental arbitrage. Today, her real estate portfolio boasts 26 strategically located properties in Houston. Lauren doesn't just grow her own portfolio; she collaborates with investors to expand their property ventures. Lauren's story epitomizes adaptability and determination in navigating evolving industries. ?In this episode, Lauren shares her insights on Airbnb, recounts a thrilling Airbnb horror story, and offers valuable lessons on negotiation, lease terms, hosting tactics, and the power of mentorship. Her focus on taking action, prioritization, and support sets the stage for a conversation that captures the spirit of resilience, adaptability, and pursuing excellence in the world of real estate and hospitality. ??✨TIMESTAMPS:00:18 - Guest Intro: Lauren Sedlar01:16 - Lauren’s journey in Airbnb04:46 - Airbnb Horror story05:01 - Overcoming unexpected events in life10:01 -  Learning to Negotiate Deals with Landlords15:01 - Negotiating a longer lease term for rental arbitrage20:00 - Airbnb Hosting Tactics25:03 - Navigating unforeseen waters in a lease.30:01 - Investing in Mentorship35:00 - Taking Action is Key to Success40:00 - Prioritizing tasks and being supportive45:03 - ClosingQuotes:14:57“ Maybe there is a risk that it doesn't work out but we're going to have fun with it and it's going to be a cool project”20:12"Part of this thing to go forward so much is you've got to get enjoyment out of it"Connect with the KarWellsWebsite: https://thekarwells.space/stay-with-us-2YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thekarwells/aboutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekarwells/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekarwellsConnect with the GuestLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-sedlar-42767610b/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laurensedlarInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauren_sedlar/Hosted by Emily Karnaz & Sarah Glidewell // The KarWells Intro Music: We Are One by Vexento https://soundcloud.com/vexento https://www.youtube.com/user/Vexento Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/2PaIKcR Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/Ssvu2yncgWU You can view the video & audio version on our Youtube Channel Thanks for listening!