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 Blue Ridge, GA Market
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In this Monday Market Data Report, co-host Mark Lumpkin breaks down the short-term rental numbers for Blue Ridge, one of the most popular mountain cabin destinations in the Southeast.
This episode highlights just how wide the performance gap is in Blue Ridge — where top-performing properties can earn more than double what average listings make in the same bedroom category.
Inside the data, you’ll learn:
- What 3-bedroom cabins earn at average vs. top-tier performance
- Why occupancy swings in Blue Ridge are some of the largest we’ve seen
- Why adding a 4th bedroom doesn’t always move the needle — unless you’re a top performer
- How 5-bedroom properties unlock a massive revenue jump when executed correctly
- Why 6+ bedroom homes can exceed $250K per year in the top tier
The takeaway is clear: Blue Ridge strongly rewards great locations, views, amenities, and execution, while average properties leave a lot of money on the table.
Whether you already own in Blue Ridge or are underwriting a potential cabin investment, this episode gives you the real numbers to understand where the upside truly lives.
Have a market you want us to break down next? DM Mark and we’ll bring the data.
