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 Amenities Market
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In this week’s Monday Market Data Report, Mark Lumpkin breaks down the short-term rental data for Big Bear Lake — including a full market snapshot + amenity performance breakdown.
This episode introduces a new format, giving you a clearer picture of:
- Overall market supply and demand
- Where guests are coming from
- Seasonality and booking patterns
- And which amenities actually drive revenue
Here’s what the data shows in Big Bear:
• Hot Tubs (59%) → +$14,000/year
• Fire Pits (48%) → +$3,600/year
• Game Rooms (29%) → +$14,752/year
• Saunas (2%) → +$38,000/year
• Waterfront (<1%) → +$25,000/year
With over 4,000 listings and steady growth, Big Bear is competitive — but still offers opportunity for investors who differentiate with the right amenities.
Most guests are coming from Southern California for short, weekend stays — making design, amenities, and guest experience critical to standing out.
If you’re investing in Big Bear or analyzing mountain markets, this episode gives you the data you need to compete.
