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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Episodes
96 episodes
Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Austin, TX Amenities Market
In this Monday Market Data Report, co-host Mark Lumpkin kicks off a brand-new series focused on amenity-driven revenue — and we’re starting in Austin.Instead of just bedroom count, this episode breaks down which amenities actually move t...
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7:49
Robots in your Airbnb?
AI is reshaping short-term rentals fast. In this episode, Mark sits down with Shahar, founder of Boom, to break down how operators can use AI + automation to scale without adding chaos.Shahar shares how he went from broker/in...
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Season 1
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Episode 71
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39:23
Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Blue Ridge, GA Market
In this Monday Market Data Report, co-host Mark Lumpkin breaks down the short-term rental numbers for Blue Ridge, one of the most popular mountain cabin destinations in the Southeast.This episode highlights just how wide the performance ...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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6:50
From Years in Luxury Hotels to Helping Vacation Rental Owners Scale
Short-term rental guest expectations are rising fast — and “manual everything” breaks the moment you try to scale.This week, Mark is joined by Frank from Hostfully to talk systems, PMS strategy, and what it really takes to run a professi...
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Season 1
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Episode 70
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31:07
Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Park City, UT Market
In this Monday Market Data Report, co-host Mark Lumpkin breaks down the short-term rental numbers for Park City, one of the most in-demand ski towns in the country.This episode reveals some of the largest performance gaps we’ve seen in a...
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Episode 24
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6:22
What Used to Work with Airbnbs No Longer Does
The short-term rental market has changed fast. The old “furnish it cheap and it still books” playbook is fading—and Merritt Harris breaks down what actually wins now.Merritt shares how he went from long-term rentals in New York to buildi...
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38:27
Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Gatlinburg,TN Market
In this Monday Market Data Report, Mark Lumpkin breaks down Gatlinburg, Tennessee, one of the most talked-about short-term rental markets in the country. Using real performance data, Mark walks through how revenue, occupancy, and nightly rates ...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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6:22
What it Takes to go From 0-30 Properties!
Cody Cramer went from hotel revenue management to building a multi-market short-term rental co-hosting business, all while operating remotely. In this episode, Mark sits down with Cody to break down how he scaled across the Smokies and Florida ...
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40:38
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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6:52
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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36:34
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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6:46
Scaling 50+ Airbnbs In Ohio
In this episode of the STR Investing Podcast, Taylor sits down with Nate Klatt — CPA, former startup operator, and co-founder of HomeHop — to break down how he went from flipping houses with thin margins to building a short-term rental portfoli...
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27:41
Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Flagstaff, Az Market
It’s time for another Monday Morning Market Data Report — and this week we’re breaking down Flagstaff, Arizona.Mark walks through what the numbers actually say across 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, and 6+ bedroom STRs, including how revenue, ADR, ...
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6:06
Selling LTRs and Cashing In On STRs
Taylor sits down with Jacob — a Bay Area tech professional turned short-term rental investor — to unpack the real story behind taking a “big swing” on a remote, high-risk property… and having it pay off.Jacob shares how growing up in San...
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34:37
Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Miami, FL Market
This week’s Monday Market Data Report takes us to Miami, Florida, one of the most talked-about short-term rental markets in the country. Is the hype justified? Mark breaks down the numbers by bedroom count to show where the real rev...
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Renovating and Building Florida STRs Remotely
From European boutique hotels to Florida short-term rentals—Chris has lived and breathed hospitality since he was a kid scrubbing dishes in his family’s German hotels. In this episode, Taylor sits down with Chris to unpack how his early exposur...
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29:48
Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Asheville, NC Market
This week’s Monday Market Data Report heads to Asheville, North Carolina—a market packed with charm, hype, and more than a few misconceptions. Is it oversaturated, or still full of opportunity? Mark breaks down the real numbers by bedroom count...
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5:34
How To Underwrite A Short Term Rental
Fail forward, buy smarter. In this solo deep-dive, Taylor breaks down real-world STR underwriting—no hype, just numbers. If you’ve ever “made a spreadsheet sing” to justify a deal, this one’s for you. Learn the exact framework he’s ...
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Episode 61
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13:26
Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Boise, ID Market
Monday Market DataBoise, IDAirbnb Performance Data___________________________________3 BedroomAnnual Revenue50th Percentile: $32,34375th Percentile: $40,76290th Percentile: $53,556Avera...
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5:13
More Money, Less Problems
Mark Lumpkin sits down with Nick Swanson and Alex from Chetu, a technology firm that has spent 25 years helping hotels, operators, and brands navigate digital transformation. Together, they unpack how AI is changing hospitality and what short t...
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44:41
Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Telluride, Co Market
Monday Market DataTelluride, COAirbnb Performance Data___________________________________3 BedroomAnnual Revenue50th Percentile: $75,28375th Percentile: $109,62690th Percentile: $141,127
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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5:52
Don't Let Being Hangry Ruin Your Vacation
Mark sits down with Siddhi Mittal, the founder of yhangry—a fast-growing platform that connects guests with private chefs at shockingly affordable prices. Think three-course meals starting around $60 per person… cooked in your vaca...
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Season 1
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Episode 60
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33:27