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
The Best Airbnb Photographer In America
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Taylor sits down with one of the most in-demand short-term rental photographers in the U.S., Sam Smith.
From humble beginnings shooting real estate listings with his wife to becoming a go-to STR photography expert traveling cross-country, Sam shares what it really takes to create photos that sell the experience, not just the property.
You’ll learn:
- The key differences between real estate and STR photography (and why most hosts get it wrong)
- Why lifestyle shots, done correctly, can boost emotion, engagement, and conversions
- How to prepare for a top-tier photo shoot and what most hosts overlook
- The power of staging (without overselling) and the thin line between cozy and fake
- What traveling with 2 dogs, 8 cats, and a van full of gear taught Sam about grit and preparation
- Common traps photographers fall into and how to avoid them
Whether you’re launching your first listing or revamping a luxury portfolio, this episode is packed with practical tips and behind-the-lens insights you won’t find anywhere else.
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STR Search
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