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.
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STR Investing, The Podcast
What it Takes to go From 0-30 Properties!
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Cody Cramer went from hotel revenue management to building a multi-market short-term rental co-hosting business, all while operating remotely. In this episode, Mark sits down with Cody to break down how he scaled across the Smokies and Florida markets, why systems matter more than location, and what actually drives guest satisfaction.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How Cody transitioned from hotels into STR co-hosting
- What it really takes to manage properties remotely without sacrificing quality
- Why your cleaning and maintenance team is the most important hire you’ll make
- The exact tech stack they use: Hostaway, PriceLabs, Breezeway, and Happy Guest
- How non-traditional partnerships created early deal flow
- The four metrics that matter in any STR market: bedroom count, RevPAR, booking lead time, and amenity saturation
- How better communication reduces guest questions and improves reviews
Connect with Cody / Ascent Co-Hosting:
Website: www.ascentcohosting.com
IG: Ascent Cohosting
FB: Ascent Cohosting
Episode Sponsored By:
STR Search
STR Search is the industry leading property finder service. They've helped investors acquire over 325+ profitable STRs across the US. If you'd like the data professionals to help you find your next STR, reach out to STRsearch.com
