On this week’s episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke Carl talks with Annie, co-founder of HelloHost, about how her early Airbnb hosting experience led to building an AI platform designed to automate guest communications for short-term rental operators. Annie shares the story behind acquiring and renovating a 16-unit lakeside retreat in Canada, the operational challenges that inspired her company, and how AI can help property managers handle repetitive guest messaging while still maintaining strong guest experiences. The conversation also explores where automation fits in short-term rental operations and how hosts can balance technology with human service. How to connect with Annie: Email: annie@hellohost.ai Website: https://hellohost.ai  How to connect with Luke: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ Short Term Shop Plus - stsplus.com Follow us on Instagram  Follow us on TikTok Join the Short Term Shop Facebook group Check out the Short Term Shop on YouTube ...