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
More Than Furniture: Wayfair Professional's Hidden STR Toolkit
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What if you could work directly with professional designers for free on your next short-term rental project? In this episode, Mark sits down with Erin and Asia from Wayfair’s Project Solutions team to explore one of the STR industry’s best-kept secrets: Wayfair Professional.
From full installs in the Bahamas to creating on-brand, photo-worthy spaces that drive bookings, Erin and Asia break down exactly how Wayfair’s team helps hosts and investors:
- Design rentals with hospitality-grade durability and residential comfort
- Source stylish, reliable furniture across ALL price points (not just budget buys!)
- Coordinate consolidated shipping, delivery, and white-glove installation
- Access commercial-grade goods, vanities, fixtures, even renovation materials
- Avoid common mistakes like short timelines and low-quality selections
- Create photogenic moments and amenities guests rave about
Whether you’re furnishing your first Airbnb or scaling a portfolio, this episode is loaded with practical insights on how to save time, elevate your design, and protect your investment.
Explore Wayfair Pro: https://www.wayfair.com/pro
Follow them on IG: @wayfairprofessional
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Episode Sponsored By:
STR Search
STR Search is the industry leading property finder service. They've helped investors acquire over 215 profitable STRs across the US. If you'd like the data professionals to help you find your next STR, reach out to STRsearch.com
