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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STR Investing, The Podcast
Mastering the Guest Experience with Derek Gisriel
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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 investment—originally just a tax strategy—became a full-fledged short-term rental business.
We cover:
- The tax loophole that saved him nearly $200K
- How he tripled the revenue of an existing STR
- Using a cash-out refi to scale faster
- The power of personalized guest experiences—handwritten notes, welcome screens, and more
- Partnering with developers to create STR-ready homes
Derek and his wife turned their passion for travel and design into a profitable STR business. Tune in to hear their journey and get practical tips to optimize your own rental!
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