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
A Quarter Century of STR Wisdom
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In this episode, Mark sits down with Shawn Moore, a 25-year real estate veteran and founder of Vodyssey, to unpack two decades of lessons in the short-term rental space. Shawn shares how he stumbled into STRs in 2006, built a thriving portfolio, and eventually launched one of the most respected coaching communities in the game: all while staying rooted in authenticity and real results over flash.
You'll learn:
- Why post-COVID investors often learned all the wrong lessons
- The three pillars of a successful STR: location, experience, and marketing
- How Sean approaches investing with long-term appreciation in mind
- Why uniqueness and guest personalization are the ultimate revenue drivers
- Mistakes that cost thousands and how you can avoid them
This is one of our most honest and wisdom-packed conversations yet. Whether you're scaling or just starting out, Sean's mindset and experience will inspire you to build intentionally and invest wisely.
Learn more about Sean and Vodyssey at vodyssey.com
Connect on LinkedIn: Sean Moore
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Episode Sponsored By:
STR Search
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