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
Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Asheville, NC Market
This week’s Monday Market Data Report heads to Asheville, North Carolina—a market packed with charm, hype, and more than a few misconceptions. Is it oversaturated, or still full of opportunity? Mark breaks down the real numbers by bedroom count to find out where the smart money wins.
What you’ll learn:
• How 3-bedrooms stack up—why the top 10% outperform the average by nearly $30K a year
• The massive jump from 3 to 4 bedrooms, and what it takes to earn six figures in Asheville
• Why 5-bedrooms only pay off if you’re a top performer
• The surprising “sweet spot” for investors—6+ bedrooms nearly double revenue over smaller homes
• How ADR, occupancy, and design decisions shift the math in one of the Southeast’s hottest STR markets
If you’re eyeing the Blue Ridge Mountains, this data drop will show you where to buy, what to build, and how to stand out.
