STR Investing, The Podcast
Unlock financial freedom through short-term rental investing with hosts Taylor Jones and Mark Lumpkin. Each week, they sit down with the biggest names in the STR industry to uncover what’s working right now — from acquisitions and design to operations, marketing, and scaling portfolios.
Taylor has helped acquire and manage over 500+ STRs, while Mark brings years of hands-on experience transforming properties into high-performing investments.
Together, they break down real strategies, real numbers, and real stories that help investors grow smarter and faster.
Whether you’re buying your first Airbnb or expanding a multi-market portfolio, this show is your roadmap to building wealth and freedom through short-term rentals.
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Podcasting since 2024 • 88 episodes
STR Investing, The Podcast
Latest Episodes
Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Golf Shores, AL Market
In this Monday Market Data Report, co-host Mark Lumpkin breaks down the short-term rental numbers for Gulf Shores, a popular Gulf Coast vacation market with far more upside than many investors realize.This episode walks through how reven...
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10 Years of STR Marketing Tips & Tricks
AI is changing short-term rental marketing—but not always for the better.In this episode of the STR Investing Podcast, Taylor sits down with Conrad, founder of BuildUp Bookings, to break down what actually drives bookings in today’s crow...
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Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Austin, Tx Market
In this Monday Market Data Report, co-host Mark Lumpkin breaks down the short-term rental numbers for Austin, one of the most talked-about STR markets in the country.This episode dives deep into how revenue, occupancy, and nightly rates ...
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Find your Handyman with Turno
Cleaning issues, last-minute cancellations, and unreliable contractors are some of the biggest threats to STR performance. Chris Rule, VP of Customer Experience at Turno, joins the show to explain how top operators are solving these...
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Season 1
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Episode 67
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Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Big Bear, CA Market
In this episode, co-host Mark Lumpkin breaks down the short-term rental numbers for Big Bear Lake, one of Southern California’s most well-known mountain vacation markets.This episode takes a data-driven look at how revenue, occupancy, an...
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Episode 20
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