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
Smart Locks, Smarter Stays with Amber Baron
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Smart locks are no longer optional in short-term rentals.
In this episode, Mark Lumpkin sits down with Amber Baron from Dormakaba to talk about why access control is one of the most overlooked parts of the guest experience — and how bad systems can completely ruin a stay.
They break down:
- Why check-in is one of the most important moments in hospitality
- The biggest mistakes hosts still make with property access
- Why physical keys are creating massive operational headaches
- How smart lock systems integrate with PMS software and automation
- The importance of backup systems and emergency access plans
- How remote operators can manage properties more securely
- Where AI and smart access technology are headed next
- Real stories from the field — including a property manager literally Kool-Aid-manning through a door to save a guest stay
If you own, manage, or plan to scale short-term rentals, this episode is packed with practical insights on security, operations, and creating a smoother guest experience.
Listen now and learn why access is the new front desk in hospitality.
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STR Search
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