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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Episodes
88 episodes
Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Golf Shores, AL Market
In this Monday Market Data Report, co-host Mark Lumpkin breaks down the short-term rental numbers for Gulf Shores, a popular Gulf Coast vacation market with far more upside than many investors realize.This episode walks through how reven...
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10 Years of STR Marketing Tips & Tricks
AI is changing short-term rental marketing—but not always for the better.In this episode of the STR Investing Podcast, Taylor sits down with Conrad, founder of BuildUp Bookings, to break down what actually drives bookings in today’s crow...
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Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Austin, Tx Market
In this Monday Market Data Report, co-host Mark Lumpkin breaks down the short-term rental numbers for Austin, one of the most talked-about STR markets in the country.This episode dives deep into how revenue, occupancy, and nightly rates ...
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Find your Handyman with Turno
Cleaning issues, last-minute cancellations, and unreliable contractors are some of the biggest threats to STR performance. Chris Rule, VP of Customer Experience at Turno, joins the show to explain how top operators are solving these...
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Season 1
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Episode 67
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36:34
Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Big Bear, CA Market
In this episode, co-host Mark Lumpkin breaks down the short-term rental numbers for Big Bear Lake, one of Southern California’s most well-known mountain vacation markets.This episode takes a data-driven look at how revenue, occupancy, an...
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Episode 20
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6:46
Scaling 50+ Airbnbs In Ohio
In this episode of the STR Investing Podcast, Taylor sits down with Nate Klatt — CPA, former startup operator, and co-founder of HomeHop — to break down how he went from flipping houses with thin margins to building a short-term rental portfoli...
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Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Flagstaff, Az Market
It’s time for another Monday Morning Market Data Report — and this week we’re breaking down Flagstaff, Arizona.Mark walks through what the numbers actually say across 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, and 6+ bedroom STRs, including how revenue, ADR, ...
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Selling LTRs and Cashing In On STRs
Taylor sits down with Jacob — a Bay Area tech professional turned short-term rental investor — to unpack the real story behind taking a “big swing” on a remote, high-risk property… and having it pay off.Jacob shares how growing up in San...
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Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Miami, FL Market
This week’s Monday Market Data Report takes us to Miami, Florida, one of the most talked-about short-term rental markets in the country. Is the hype justified? Mark breaks down the numbers by bedroom count to show where the real rev...
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Renovating and Building Florida STRs Remotely
From European boutique hotels to Florida short-term rentals—Chris has lived and breathed hospitality since he was a kid scrubbing dishes in his family’s German hotels. In this episode, Taylor sits down with Chris to unpack how his early exposur...
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Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Asheville, NC Market
This week’s Monday Market Data Report heads to Asheville, North Carolina—a market packed with charm, hype, and more than a few misconceptions. Is it oversaturated, or still full of opportunity? Mark breaks down the real numbers by bedroom count...
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How To Underwrite A Short Term Rental
Fail forward, buy smarter. In this solo deep-dive, Taylor breaks down real-world STR underwriting—no hype, just numbers. If you’ve ever “made a spreadsheet sing” to justify a deal, this one’s for you. Learn the exact framework he’s ...
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Episode 61
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13:26
Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Boise, ID Market
Monday Market DataBoise, IDAirbnb Performance Data___________________________________3 BedroomAnnual Revenue50th Percentile: $32,34375th Percentile: $40,76290th Percentile: $53,556Avera...
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More Money, Less Problems
Mark Lumpkin sits down with Nick Swanson and Alex from Chetu, a technology firm that has spent 25 years helping hotels, operators, and brands navigate digital transformation. Together, they unpack how AI is changing hospitality and what short t...
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44:41
Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Telluride, Co Market
Monday Market DataTelluride, COAirbnb Performance Data___________________________________3 BedroomAnnual Revenue50th Percentile: $75,28375th Percentile: $109,62690th Percentile: $141,127
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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5:52
Don't Let Being Hangry Ruin Your Vacation
Mark sits down with Siddhi Mittal, the founder of yhangry—a fast-growing platform that connects guests with private chefs at shockingly affordable prices. Think three-course meals starting around $60 per person… cooked in your vaca...
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Season 1
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Episode 60
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33:27
Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Bend, OR Market
Monday Market DataBend, ORAirbnb Performance Data___________________________________3 BedroomAnnual Revenue50th Percentile: $41,64275th Percentile: $55,34690th Percentile: $70,594Averag...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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7:01
Buying The Best STRs in Colorado
From pharmaceutical sales to $150 million in short-term rental transactions—this week’s episode dives deep with Chantal, a Colorado-based STR investor and brokerage owner redefining what it means to scale smart.Chantal shares how knockin...
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Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Dallas, TX Market
Monday Market DataDallas, TXAirbnb Performance Data___________________________________3 BedroomAnnual Revenue50th Percentile: $39,14975th Percentile: $54,68990th Percentile: $75,451Aver...
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Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Yosemite, CA Market
Monday Market DataYosemite, CAAirbnb Performance Data___________________________________3 BedroomAnnual Revenue50th Percentile: $33,50375th Percentile: $50,71290th Percentile: $78,121Av...
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Haunted Hosts: Real-Life Horror Stories Part 2
It’s late—around 10:30 p.m.—when Mark gets a calm call no host ever wants: “We have a little problem…the cabinets just fell off the wall.” In Part 2 of our Halloween Special, operations pro Misty Schmidt walks us through a surreal scene: upper ...
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Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Whitefish, MT Market
Monday Market DataWhitefish, MTAirbnb Performance Data___________________________________3 BedroomAnnual Revenue50th Percentile: $45,99075th Percentile: $62,55590th Percentile: $88,592A...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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4:50
Haunted Hosts: Real-Life Horror Stories Part 1
In this special Halloween episode of the STR Investing Podcast, Mark Lumpkin is joined by four seasoned hosts who have seen it all—ghosts, break-ins, nightmares, and even a guest covered in blood. From haunted houses in Pennsylvania to eerie fi...
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Episode 59
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28:14
Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Lake Harmony, PA Market
Monday Market DataLake Harmony, PAAirbnb Performance Data___________________________________3 BedroomAnnual Revenue50th Percentile: $31,62775th Percentile: $45,43390th Percentile: $63,586
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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5:31
Why Midterm Rentals Are the New Sweet Spot for Investors
In this episode, Taylor sits down with Katie, marketing leader at Furnish Finder, to unpack how midterm rentals have evolved far beyond the travel-nurse niche. Katie shares her journey from commercial real estate to leading growth at one of the...
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Episode 56
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32:22