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 Austin, TX Amenities Market
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In this Monday Market Data Report, co-host Mark Lumpkin kicks off a brand-new series focused on amenity-driven revenue — and we’re starting in Austin.
Instead of just bedroom count, this episode breaks down which amenities actually move the revenue needle in Austin, how rare they are among top performers, and what kind of annual income boost they deliver.
Inside the data, you’ll learn:
- Why pickleball courts are one of the highest-ROI amenities in Austin
- How much hot tubs, pools, and game rooms increase annual revenue
- Which luxury amenities are still extremely underutilized
- Why some amenities pay for themselves in months, not years
- How to combine bedroom count + amenities to maximize performance
The data shows that Austin is not heavily amenitized, which creates massive upside for operators who do it right. Some of the highest-performing amenities appear in less than 5% of top listings, yet deliver tens of thousands of dollars in additional annual revenue.
If you’re investing in Austin, planning a renovation, or trying to outcompete similar listings, this episode gives you the blueprint.
Want us to break down amenities in another market? DM Mark and we’ll bring the data.
