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.
STR Investing, The Podcast
Investing in STRs with Amish with Landon Schlabach
From Handwritten Checks to Managing 115+ STRs Across 14 States w/ Landon Schlabach
In this episode, Landon Schlabach shares his remarkable journey from flipping houses to building a thriving short-term rental property management company. Starting with just a few homeowners and handwritten checks, Landon scaled his operations to managing over 115 homes across 14 states—with deep roots in the Amish and Mennonite communities.
We dive into:
- Why he pivoted away from rental arbitrage early on
- How the pandemic became an unexpected growth accelerator
- The scrappy early days of doing everything solo
- How a remote cabin in Pennsylvania changed everything
- Why not every investor is in it for cash flow—and why that’s okay
- His approach to building relationships, earning trust, and growing organically
Whether you're just getting started or scaling your STR business, Landon's story is packed with lessons on grit, trust, and jumping in before everything’s perfect.
🎧 Tune in for one of the most down-to-earth origin stories in the space.
→ Learn more about Landon and his team: bnbbreeze.co/our-team
→ Attend Landon’s upcoming STR Summit in 2025 (use code strcribs10 for a discount): The STR Summit – Keys to Cash Flow
