STR Investing, The Podcast
Unlock financial freedom through short-term rental investing with hosts Mark Lumpkin and Taylor Jones. 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 St. Louis, MO Amenities Market
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In this week's Monday Market Data Report, Mark Lumpkin breaks down the short-term rental market in St. Louis, Missouri—and the data reveals one of the biggest opportunities we've seen all year.
With more than 25 million annual visitors, growing STR occupancy, and an incredibly under-amenitized market, St. Louis may be the perfect place to build a true "super property."
In this episode, Mark covers:
- Revenue potential by bedroom count
- Why 4, 5, and 7-bedroom homes see the biggest revenue jumps
- The current STR regulations and market trends
- The amenities your competitors have—and more importantly, the ones they don't
The numbers are shocking:
• Game Rooms → Less than 7% of listings
• Playgrounds → Less than 7%
• Pickleball Courts → 2%
• Mini Golf → 1.5%
• Pools, Hot Tubs, Saunas, Fire Pits & Home Gyms → Less than 1%
The takeaway?
Most St. Louis Airbnbs have almost no amenities. That means investors willing to build something unique have an opportunity to create a true one-of-one property with very little competition.
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