Speakers
Jesse Vasquez
Founder, AirVenture Hosting Co.
Jesse Vasquez draws from his knowledge, experience, and passion for the emerging business opportunity in the Mid-Term Rental market when mentoring hundreds of real estate investors, homeowners, and Short-Term Rental enthusiasts. After 18 years in corporate sales training and leading million-dollar healthcare teams while moonlighting as a Mid-Term and Short-Term Rental Operator since 2015, he left his high-earning 6-Figure W2 Healthcare Sales Management career last year to go all-in with AirVenture Hosting and AirVenture Academy. Based in Central Valley, California, he found his niche in operating unique STR/Mid-Term Rental homes specifically for traveling healthcare professionals. With solid foundations, ongoing process improvements, and a team now rallying behind him what started from two homes in 2020, he now has a growing owned and co-hosted portfolio of over twenty property listings all over California and Texas. With thoughtful intentions and actions, anyone can replicate this. His Accelerated MTR Blueprint Masterclass and Mentorship Program deep-dives into the ins and outs of the No-Vacancy, Fully-Booked Business-to-Business MTR Model. He is part of a growing community of action-doers making massive moves in the MTR space. He advocates diversification and recession-proofing your rental portfolio. It is true. Your property can be booked solid with the B2B Mid-Term Rental Model.
DAN MARTELL
Author, Investor, Speaker
CHRISTINE XIE & KATIE FRENCH
Christine Xie
Christine immigrated to the United States in 1998. As a co-owner and Director of Izeal Stay, she takes pride in setting high standards for everything from property setup to customer service. Christine is actively involved in staging and renovating properties and managing the teams responsible for these tasks. She often meets with guests to ensure that high standards are met, that they are well taken care of, and that their homes are inspected and properly set up each time.
Prior to her role at Izeal Stay, Christine’s background includes positions as a waitress, card dealer in Las Vegas casinos, where she honed her skills in client engagement and service.
Christine has been involved in property investment since 2009 when she recognized the growing demand for housing in Las Vegas. During this time, she met Eva and began investing with her, flipping single-family and commercial buildings. The pivot into the mid-term rental space led her to meet Katie, and together they co-founded Izeal Stay in November 2023, alongside Eva Hatten.
Katie French
Katie co-founded Izeal Stay in 2023 alongside Christine and Eva. In her role as co-owner and director, she focuses on developing business strategies, cultivating a high-performing team, and building lasting relationships, all with the goal of delivering exceptional customer service.
Katie’s vision for stylish furnished rentals that feel like home is shaped by her extensive travel experiences. With over a decade of expertise as a concierge travel advisor specializing in accessible travel for individuals with unique care needs, she has meticulously crafted tailor-made trips across the globe. Prior to this, she worked in corporate marketing in London, where she was responsible for delivering brand campaigns both in the UK and internationally.
NOBLE CRAWFORD III
Entrepreneur, Investor, Consultant, Speaker, Author
Noble is the principal & co-founder of a hospitality brand, a real estate investor, an industry consultant, speaker, and best-selling author. Over the past six+ years, he has grown a portfolio of multiple doors across Texas consisting of owned assets and multifamily arbitrage units.
His diverse background spans several years in hospitality, technology, and sales & marketing. Noble has worked with brands such as Marriott, Hilton, IHG, and more. He worked in various capacities including guest services, conference services, audio-visual production, and technology.
Noble has recently started investing in multifamily assets and is currently pursuing multiple opportunities in apartment and commercial building ownership.
He currently coaches and mentors dozens of students in the short term rental and real estate industries. He focuses his training on the topics of prospecting, sales & marketing, generating direct bookings within multiple B2B verticals including the US military, local, state, and federal government contracts.
Noble also consults for real estate investors, syndication teams, land developers, and small business owners through his podcast and education agency, Hospitality Cashflow.
Noble’s fusion of high-energy and actionable takeaways keep his students engaged and ready to immediately execute effective strategies.
ZEONA MCINTYRE
AUTHOR, REALTOR, INVESTMENT CONSULTANT, AND SPEAKER
From $50k in debt to Financially Free in 2 years with Airbnb!
Zeona McIntyre is an Author, Realtor, Investment Consultant, and Speaker. She has been an Airbnb host since 2012, and she now uses her decade of experience to help her clients House Hack and build portfolios of short & medium-term rentals. She is an avid Real Estate Investor owning a double-digit portfolio of furnished rentals across five states. She is the co-author of the BiggerPockets book “30 Day Stay. A Real Estate Investor’s Guide to Mastering the Medium-term Rental’’. She has been featured on BiggerPockets, Business Insider, NPR, and more than 100 podcasts. Zeona has traveled to 48 countries; she spends half the year in Boulder, Colorado, and the other half traveling the world as an international pet and house sitter. Learn more here: www.zeonamcintyre.com
PACE MORBY
FOUNDER, SUBTO
Author, investor, founder of SubTo and co-host of A&E’s top-performing show, Triple Digit Flip, Pace Morby has acquired over $450M in assets without cash, credit or previous credentials of his own through creative financing.
From general contractor to owner of 20+ active businesses, Pace has transcended the world of entrepreneurship and now teaches and inspires entrepreneurs all over the world to make an impact on their lives and the lives of those around them. Pace focuses primarily on Subject To and Seller Financing to acquire properties without the use of banks.
Ali Talai
Esq., LL.M. in Taxation Founder & Principal Attorney | Talai Law Offices | Estate, Trust & Asset Protection Planning Expert
Ali Talai is the founder and principal attorney at Talai Law Offices, a boutique law firm known for its personalized approach to estate and asset protection planning, probate, and business planning. With a commitment to providing compassionate and attentive service, Ali has built a reputation as a trusted legal advisor who genuinely cares about his clients’ success.
Ali earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the Southern California Institute of Law and advanced his expertise with a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation from Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law. He is a licensed California attorney and maintains his real estate broker license, combining sharp legal insight with practical real estate experience. His unique blend of legal and real estate knowledge allows him to deliver tailored strategies for asset protection and estate planning, helping real estate investors and high-net-worth individuals build solid legal foundations to safeguard their assets and legacies.
In addition to his legal practice, Ali is a leading expert in his field. He regularly speaks at Apartment Owners Association conventions, sharing practical insights on estate planning and asset protection strategies. Ali further demonstrates his deep understanding of estate planning through his book, Estate Planning for Real Estate Investors, which simplifies complex strategies and empowers investors to preserve their real estate assets through LLCs, trusts, and advanced planning techniques.
Ali’s dedication to excellence was recognized in 2023 when he was honored as a Top Attorney in Southern California Rising Stars. His professional achievements and genuine, client-first approach make him a sought-after expert and speaker in the fields of estate planning and asset protection.
amy mahjoory
real estate investor
Amy Mahjoory is a Real Estate Investor and Educator, HGTV Personality, Best-Selling Author, and Keynote Speaker. With a dynamic background that blends corporate leadership and entrepreneurial expertise, Amy has built a remarkable career rooted in innovation, resilience, and the pursuit of financial freedom.
Before entering the world of real estate, Amy spent 14 successful years in Corporate America. Although Amy was a highly recognized global leader in Procurement, Logistics and Operations Management for Dell Computers, she decided that a traditional education combined with the false security of a 9-5 was not producing the results she wanted. Real estate was the game changer.
Over the past decade, Amy has transformed the real estate investing landscape. She has spearheaded the renovation of single-family homes nationwide and raised millions of dollars in private funding to support hundreds of transactions across the U.S. Her success enabled her to leave her corporate career behind and dedicate herself fully to her passion. This journey caught the attention of HGTV, where Amy became a featured personality, further cementing her reputation as a thought leader in the industry.
Today, Amy is renowned for her innovative coaching methods, empowering real estate investors worldwide to confidently raise private money. Her proven strategies, systems and scripts focus on building authentic trust and rapport—allowing her clients to secure funding without relying on friends or family. Through her programs, Amy not only equips investors with practical tools but also fosters mindset transformations, enabling them to achieve lasting success.
Amy’s impact extends beyond her personal achievements. As a co-owner of commercial real estate assets valued at over $500 million, she leverages her expertise to help others succeed. Her ability to streamline operations and implement scalable systems has been instrumental in transforming lives and creating generational wealth for her clients.
Based in Austin, Texas, Amy shares her life with her husband, Sean, and their daughter, Emma. Her legacy is defined by her unwavering commitment to helping others unlock their potential and build a brighter financial future.
Matt McFarland & Amanda Han
Amanda Han & Matt MacFarland are CPAs and tax strategists who specialize in helping people use real estate to save massive amounts in taxes and keep their hard earned money. They help educate investors on how to maximize tax write-offs, legal entity strategies, tax-efficient ways to access profit, how to use 401K money for real estate, and much more.
They are authors of the highly rated book Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor and they have been featured in prominent publications including the Forbes Finance Council, Money Magazine, Talks at Google, CNBC’s Smart Money Talk Radio as well as the BiggerPockets podcasts.
Today, Amanda & Matt have helped thousands of investors nationwide to save on taxes with proactive tax planning.
Dunn Dela Cruz
Dunn Dela Cruz’s journey from a tough upbringing in Los Angeles to becoming a leader in the mid-term rental (MTR) space is a testament to resilience and transformation. A natural hustler from a young age, he honed his sales skills selling everything from shoes to life insurance. Despite his entrepreneurial drive, he pursued the security of a W2 job in electrical construction to support his wife and five children, until a severe injury ended his career and left him in a deep depression.
With no other option, Dunn turned to real estate, inspired by Jesse Vasquez’s YouTube content. His disciplined sales background proved invaluable, and he quickly found success in the MTR market. Now, as a key figure at AirVenture Academy, he collaborates with Jesse to expand its impact, helping others grow in business and mindset.
Leading the Delaville Group (DVG), Dunn manages rental portfolios with integrity and efficiency while mentoring new investors. His journey underscores a powerful philosophy: with determination, strategic vision, and discipline, anyone can overcome adversity and achieve success.
RAFA LOZA
Founder, Knight and Reign Properties
Rafa has been in the short-term/mid-term rental space for 7+ years. Rafa is known as the king of arbitrage. He has built out 100+ short term rentals since he started. He began his journey with 5k and a credit card and now owns a 7-figure business. He has now become an expert on hosting, managing, and creating systems for a fully automated business that requires only a few hours a week of work.
JUSTIN MILLER
CO-FOUNDER & CEO, SHOWPLACE
Justin Miller is the Co-founder and CEO of Showplace. Showplace is the #1 platform that helps investors setup their rental properties for success and earn higher ROI and 5-star reviews. Prior to Showplace, Justin was the co-founder and President of Pillow, a leading short-term rental property management software company until it was acquired by Expedia Group (EXPE) in 2018. At Pillow, he helped managed over 800 STR properties in 10 markets. Prior to Pillow, Justin was the Co-founder and COO of Notehall, an education document marketplace before it was acquired by Chegg (CHGG) in 2011. Justin graduated from the University of Arizona with an Accounting degree.
HENRY WASHINGTON
REAL ESTATE INVESTOR
When Henry married he quickly realized that working 50 hours a week was still not giving him enough income to provide his family with the life they deserve. After a late-night panic attack and some Google searches, Henry found that real estate investing was a powerful tool for building generational wealth. He immediately took action by attending local investor meetups, listening to podcasts, and telling everyone that he was an investor. Henry closed on his first investment property only 90 days later. Now he’s 6 years into his real estate investment journey, has over 100 cash-flowing properties, and flips about 20 houses a year. From the day his first deal closed, Henry has felt a deep responsibility to share this gift with as many people as he can. Henry can be found on Instagram, the BiggerPockets On The Market Podcast, and at various speaking engagements across the country.
JEFF ILOULIAN
Co-Founder and CEO, hostgpo
Jeff has been in the vacation rental industry for nearly a decade. He has set up, managed, and/or operated over 250+ vacation rental properties–from cozy cabins in the woods to luxury mansions in Beverly Hills.
Additionally, Jeff has successfully grown several businesses and has a passion for interdisciplinary problem solving in emerging industries. He firmly believes that the further you push outside of your comfort zone, the larger that zone becomes.
With a background in Economics and Philosophy from Columbia University and a JD from UCLA School of law, Jeff spent three years as a lawyer practicing Business Litigation, Intellectual Property and Cybersecurity before becoming an entrepreneur.
In his free time, Jeff enjoys playing music, eating tacos, and, of course, travel.
HANNAH MCKERNAN
LUXURY INTERIOR DESIGNER
During her 7 years as an interior designer, she has been thoughtfully curating unique and beautiful spaces for private luxury homes, short and mid-term rentals and rehab properties. Hannah has traveled all over the United States and to Mexico to bring her design inspiration to clients who want beautiful spaces in the rental space.
Whether it is simple and classic or bold and vibrant, she has a passion for turning design ideas into reality. Her work as a Senior Interior Designer of luxury estates for Resort Style Vacation Homes brought the attention of seasoned travelers, and were showcased on The Bucket List Family YouTube and blog and the Bucket List Golf Trips’ Instagram account. Hannah is excited to evolve her career furthermore & bring her talent to Showplace as an Interior Designer.
Throughout her design career, she has performed at a high level due to her understanding of the construction and architectural design process which gives her a unique perspective when it comes to the interior design process. Luxury designs are curated and tailored to each person’s unique style while short and mid-term rental property designs seek to maximize and unlock the properties potential to gain the best return on investment.
When Hannah isn’t helping her clients to create beautiful spaces, she loves taking her 2 Mini Australian Shepherds on adventures around Arizona and spending time with friends.