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
Past, Current, and Future of Industry
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Taylor Jones & Mark Lumpkin
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Episode 47
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In this special co-hosted episode of the STR Investing Podcast, Mark Lumpkin and Taylor Jones sit down together for only the second time to deliver a real-time “State of the Union” for short-term rentals in mid-2025.
From front-end data and acquisitions to back-end renovations and management, they share what’s working, what’s not, and where the smart money is moving right now.
You’ll hear:
- Why investors are winning at the ends of the bedroom count spectrum and why 3-4 beds are becoming “no man’s land” in many markets
- How small, niche 1-2 bedroom getaways are rivaling the returns of mega properties
- The rising costs, permitting headaches, and contractor pitfalls impacting renovations
- Why picking the right property manager can make or break your investment
- How the “Big Beautiful Bill” is driving high-income earners into STRs for tax strategy and wealth building
- The design and amenity decisions that actually move the revenue needle
- How to think strategically about interest rates, seasonality, and timing your next purchase
If you want to understand the shifts shaping today’s STR market and how to adapt before you get left behind, this episode is packed with timely insights you can put into action.
