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 Big Bear, CA Market
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Taylor Jones & Mark Lumpkin
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Episode 20
In this episode, co-host Mark Lumpkin breaks down the short-term rental numbers for Big Bear Lake, one of Southern California’s most well-known mountain vacation markets.
This episode takes a data-driven look at how revenue, occupancy, and nightly rates shift dramatically by bedroom count — and why Big Bear Lake behaves very differently from many STR markets across the country.
You’ll hear insights on:
- Revenue potential from 3-bedroom through 6+ bedroom homes
- How much income each additional bedroom can unlock
- Occupancy trends that stand out compared to national averages
- The massive gap between average and top-performing properties
- Why larger homes dominate revenue in this market
Whether you already own in Big Bear Lake or you’re underwriting a potential deal, this episode gives you clear, actionable data to understand where the real upside lives.
