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 College Station, TX Amenities Market
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In this week's Monday Market Data Report, Mark Lumpkin breaks down the short-term rental market in College Station, Texas—home of Texas A&M University and one of the country's most seasonal STR markets.
Football weekends, graduation, and major sporting events create huge demand, making pricing strategy just as important as the property itself.
In this episode, Mark covers:
* Revenue potential by bedroom count
* Why 4 and 5-bedroom homes outperform the rest
* The unique seasonality of a college-town STR market
* Which amenities help properties stand out
The data shows:
• 1–2 Bedrooms → ~$35K/year average
• 3 Bedrooms → ~$41K/year average
• 4 Bedrooms → ~$53K/year average
• 5+ Bedrooms → ~$70K/year average
Amenity penetration:
* Fire Pits → 42%
* Game Rooms → 16%
* Pools → 9%
* Pool Tables → 8%
* Hot Tubs → 8%
* Pickleball Courts → 2.5%
* Mini Golf → 3%
* Movie Theaters → 4%
The takeaway?
In College Station, your biggest advantage isn't just amenities—it's owning the right-sized property and maximizing revenue during peak football and graduation weekends.
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