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
Don't Let Being Hangry Ruin Your Vacation
Mark sits down with Siddhi Mittal, the founder of yhangry—a fast-growing platform that connects guests with private chefs at shockingly affordable prices. Think three-course meals starting around $60 per person… cooked in your vacation rental, cleaned up afterward, and delivered by vetted professional chefs.
What started as a simple idea in London has now become a global movement—one that’s reshaping guest experience inside short-term rentals. And here’s the wild part: Siddhi didn’t even realize STRs were half their market until the data smacked her in the face. Since then, yhangry has partnered with over 130,000+ vacation rental units, doubled the number of chefs Airbnb has in the U.S., and is rapidly expanding across the U.S., Europe, and Dubai.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why private chefs are becoming one of the most requested STR add-ons
• How property managers are using yhangry to increase conversions and boost guest reviews
• The surprising ways travel habits differ between U.S. and UK guests
• What a partnership looks like—affiliate links, dashboards, payouts, and ease of setup
• How user-generated content (UGC) from chef experiences drives direct bookings
• The story behind yhangrys first-ever booking… featuring eight influencers and an explosion of overnight virality
Siddhi also breaks down the myths around private chefs (spoiler: it’s NOT bougie), the psychology of “vacation mode” spending, and why curated in-home dining is becoming the next major amenity in hospitality.
If you're looking for new revenue streams, higher guest satisfaction, and a true differentiator in your market—this episode is a must-listen.
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