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 Scottsdale, AZ Market
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In this week’s Monday Market Data Report, Mark Lumpkin breaks down the short-term rental data for Scottsdale and the greater Phoenix market — and answers the big question:
Is it actually oversaturated?
Using real data and strategy from STR Search, this episode shows why Scottsdale is still one of the most opportunity-rich STR markets in the country — if you know how to play it.
Inside the episode:
- Why Scottsdale continues to see massive travel growth and demand
- What average properties earn vs. top-performing listings
- The key drivers bringing millions of visitors into the market
- How to filter from 23,000 listings down to ~450 real competitors
- The exact amenity + property strategy top performers are using to win
The takeaway is simple:
You’re not competing with 20,000 listings.
You’re competing with a small, highly filtered group — if you buy and build the right way.
If you’re considering Scottsdale, this episode gives you a clear, data-backed blueprint to stand out and win.
