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
Building my First Micro Resort
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Taylor Jones & Mark Lumpkin
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AI is changing business faster than ever — and short-term rentals are no exception.
Mark Lumpkin sits down with Nick Korwin to talk about building a luxury micro resort from the ground up while working full-time in the AI and autonomous vehicle industry.
Nick shares:
- How he transitioned from traditional rentals into short-term rentals
- Why he chose to build a micro resort instead of buying more houses
- The lessons learned developing raw land into luxury cabins
- How he’s using AI to automate parts of his STR business
- Why unique stays continue to outperform average rentals
- The realities of scaling while still working a W2 job
- How technology is reshaping hospitality and operations
- The biggest mistakes investors make when developing properties
They also dive deep into the future of AI, automation, hospitality, and what STR operators should be paying attention to over the next few years.
If you’ve ever thought about building something bigger than a traditional Airbnb — or wondered how AI could give you an edge in business — this episode is packed with insights.
Listen now.
