STR Investing, The Podcast
Welcome to STR Investing, The Podcast, where hosts Taylor Jones & Mark Lumpkin reveal the keys to financial freedom through short-term rental investing. Whether you're taking your first step into this lucrative market or looking to expand your portfolio, this podcast is your ultimate resource for success.
Taylor, who has successfully acquired over 200+ properties, brings not only his personal experiences but also sits down with industry experts to share insights and stories from every corner of the STR world. From sharing insights of building 9 figures of STR businesses, to staying on top of the latest trends in acquiring, designing, furnishing, and operating profitable short-term rentals, he covers it all.
But that's not all. We're also lifting the veil on the challenges and triumphs of entering the industry, offering invaluable advice that you won't find anywhere else. Whether it's navigating regulatory changes or finding the perfect property, STR Investing, The Podcast is your trusted guide at every stage.
Join Taylor & Mark as he shows you how short-term rental investing can lead to financial freedom. Don't just dream about it - make it a reality with STR Investing, The Podcast today.
Episodes
30 episodes
Transatlantic Host: Managing Your U.S. Airbnb from Italy with Chris Van Arnam
We sit down with Chris Van Arnam, an STR operator who’s not just building high-performing short-term rentals in the Smoky Mountains, but doing it while living halfway across the world in Italy.Chris walks us through how he built a 10-cab...
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26:26
Investing in STRs with Amish with Landon Schlabach
From Handwritten Checks to Managing 115+ STRs Across 14 States w/ Landon SchlabachIn this episode, Landon Schlabach shares his remarkable journey from flipping houses to building a thriving short-term rental property management co...
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37:25
Mastering the Guest Experience with Derek Gisriel
What if your short-term rental could save you hundreds of thousands in taxes and generate serious cash flow? That’s exactly what happened to Derek Gisreal. In this episode of STR Investing, Derek shares how a single i...
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34:53
Drive 60% Direct Bookings with Mark Simpson
Are you tired of high OTA fees eating into your short-term rental profits? In this episode, Mark Lumpkin sits down with direct booking expert Mark Simpson, founder of Boostly, to uncover the secrets to maximizing direct bookings while keeping a...
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Episode 28
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41:52
Secrets To Paying Less Taxes With Airbnbs Featuring Nathan Sosa
Host Taylor sits down with tax strategist Nathan Sosa to break down the biggest tax advantages available to short-term rental investors. They dive deep into key strategies, including material participation, real estate professional status, cost...
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Episode 27
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37:26
Lessons Learned from Working at Airbnb to Starting a Business with Paul Kromidas
In this episode, new host Mark Lumpkin sits down with industry veteran Paul Kromidas, who transformed his career at Airbnb into launching a highly successful short-term rental business. Paul explains how he overcame “imaginary barri...
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Episode 26
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44:14
North Georgia Isn’t Dead: Finding Cashflow in the Toughest Markets with Connor Cushman
Taylor Jones sits down with Connor Cushman, a sharp short-term rental agent and investor, to explore his innovative "slow burster" strategy—a refined twist on the traditional buy, rehab, rent, refi, repeat model. Connor explains how blending th...
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Episode 25
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36:34
Super Mom: Growing a STR Portfolio While Working Full-Time and Raising Kids with Rachel Vigil
Join us for Mark Lumpkin’s very first episode as the newest host of the STR Investing Podcast! In this debut, Mark interviews Rachel Vigil, a hands-on short-term rental owner and the founder of Up Close Marketing—to discuss how she bootstrapped...
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Episode 24
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38:26
Investing in STRs, Boutique Hotels, & Management Companies in South Carolina with Josh Hatter
In this episode of the STR Investing Podcast, host Taylor interviews seasoned short-term rental entrepreneur Josh Hatter, who has scaled from a single one-bedroom condo to managing over 100 listings and operating boutique hotels. Josh shares ho...
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Episode 23
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28:29
Direct Bookings Made Easy with Gil Chan (CEO of Crafted Stays)
In this episode, we’re diving into the world of short-term rentals with Gil from Crafted Stays. Gil shares his journey, from launching his first Airbnb to becoming fully immersed in the business, discussing how a single night of high bookings i...
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Episode 22
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52:20
Scaling Airbnbs in the "Bourbon Capital" of the US with Jay Bowman
In this episode of the STR Investing Podcast, host Taylor welcomes Jay Bowman, a seasoned real estate investor with over 20 years of experience, to discuss his journey into short-term rentals. Jay shares how a conversation with a friend about t...
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Episode 21
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28:09
Buying Raw Land in Oklahoma & Building Luxury Airbnbs with Max Gagliardi
In this episode, host Taylor welcomes Max Gagliardi, an oil and gas entrepreneur who cracked the code on luxury short-term rentals. Max reveals how he transformed his real estate side hustle into a thriving business, building high-end propertie...
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Episode 20
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31:19
Inspiring Moments In The Wild with Eric Moeller (CEO of Freewyld)
In this episode of the STR Investing Podcast, host Taylor dives into a comprehensive discussion with Eric Moeller from Freewyld. Eric shares his extensive journey in the short-term rental industry, starting with his early days in rental arbitra...
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Episode 19
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33:02
Building a Portfolio of Short Term Rentals Before Legal Drinking Age with Brett Deas
In this episode of the STR Investing Podcast, Taylor chats with Brett, a young short-term rental entrepreneur who started his journey before even reaching the legal drinking age. Brett shares how he transitioned from aspiring realtor to success...
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Episode 18
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25:26
How to Drive $1,000,000+ in Bookings From Instagram with Ben Wolff
In this episode of the STR Investing, The Podcast, host Taylor Jones welcomes Ben Wolff, the man behind "unique stays" and a pioneer in the short-term rental market. Ben shares his journey from humble beginnings in New York City to...
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Episode 17
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29:38
How I Turned a $55,000 Drug House Into a $1.5M Airbnb with Tyann Marcink
In this episode of the STR Investing Podcast, host Taylor Jones welcomes Tyann Marcink, dubbed the "Queen of Guest Experience," to discuss her journey in turning overlooked properties into successful short-term rentals. Tyann...
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Episode 16
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28:35
Transforming Airbnb Expenses Into Revenue Streams with Allen Meringolo
Welcome to another episode of STR Investing, The Podcast, hosted by Taylor Jones. In this episode, we are thrilled to have Allen Meringolo join us to dive deep into the strategies and insights on how to transform your Airbnb expenses into lucra...
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Episode 15
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30:36
How to Turn 1 Airbnb into 3 with One Transaction: Featuring Rob Leventhal
Join us for an insightful episode featuring Rob Leventhal, a seasoned short-term rental investor with a remarkable journey and effective real estate tactics. In this episode, Rob shares his experience in building a successful short-term rental ...
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Episode 14
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22:20
Unlocking the Future of Direct Bookings with Eric Goldreyer, CEO of BNB Finder
In this episode of STR Investing, we welcome Eric Goldreyer, founder of BNB Finder—a direct booking platform designed to help guests find their next short-term rental without the high fees of traditional OTA platforms. Eric shares his i...
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Episode 13
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37:16
STR Listing Optimization and Revenue Strategies with Sabrina Calnan
Sabrina x2 on this episode! Join us for an insightful episode of STR Investing, where Sabrina Guler welcomes Sabrina Calnan, an expert in short-term rental revenue management and listing optimization. Sabrina Calnan shares h...
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Episode 12
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36:32
From Boats to Millions: Jeremy Werden's Journey to a 7-Figure STR Portfolio
In this episode of STR Investing, Taylor Jones welcomes Jeremy Werden to share his incredible journey from investing in his first short-term rental just three years ago to now owning a portfolio of 25 Airbnb listings and 7 boats, generating ove...
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Episode 11
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41:37
Unlock Creative Financing: Buy STRs with No Down Payment & at Half the Current Interest Rate
In this episode of STR Investing, host Taylor Jones interviews Aidan Groll and dives deep into innovative financing strategies that will help you acquire short-term rentals without the need for a hefty down payment. Learn how savvy inv...
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Episode 10
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34:24
From $0 to $76 Million in STRs: Q&A Deep Dive with Founder Sabrina Guler
In this unique episode of STR Investing, host Sabrina Guler departs from the usual interview format to answer some of the most frequently asked questions she receives. Sabrina shares insights from her transition from working at Apple to...
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Episode 9
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37:33
Property Management Deep Dive: Tips on Managing Remotely with Brooke Rigolini
In this insightful episode of "STR Investing," host Sabrina welcomes Brooke Rigolini, head of property management at Techvester, to dive deep into the nuances of property management within the short-term rental industry. Brooke shares her exten...
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Episode 8
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31:03
Cohosting 101: Become Profitable Without Owning Property with Austin Palacios
Join us in this insightful episode as Taylor sits down with Austin Palacios, a pioneering short-term rental (STR) investor from West Palm Beach, Florida. With a rich background in wealth management, Austin made a significant career pivot in 202...
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Episode 7
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29:56