STR Investing, The Podcast
Welcome to STR Investing, The Podcast, where hosts Taylor Jones & Mark Lumpkin reveal the keys to financial freedom through short-term rental investing. Whether you're taking your first step into this lucrative market or looking to expand your portfolio, this podcast is your ultimate resource for success.
Taylor, who has successfully acquired over 200+ properties, brings not only his personal experiences but also sits down with industry experts to share insights and stories from every corner of the STR world. From sharing insights of building 9 figures of STR businesses, to staying on top of the latest trends in acquiring, designing, furnishing, and operating profitable short-term rentals, he covers it all.
But that's not all. We're also lifting the veil on the challenges and triumphs of entering the industry, offering invaluable advice that you won't find anywhere else. Whether it's navigating regulatory changes or finding the perfect property, STR Investing, The Podcast is your trusted guide at every stage.
Join Taylor & Mark as he shows you how short-term rental investing can lead to financial freedom. Don't just dream about it - make it a reality with STR Investing, The Podcast today.
Episodes
70 episodes
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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5:38
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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19:55
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
Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Helen, GA Market
Monday Market DataHelen, GAAirbnb Performance Data___________________________________3 BedroomAnnual Revenue50th Percentile: $35,19075th Percentile: $44,43890th Percentile: $61,218Av...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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5:50
The Queen of Luxury Vacation Rentals
This week, Mark sits down with Rachel Allday, co-founder of Abode Luxury Rentals, managing nearly 200 high-end properties across Park City, Jackson Hole, and Sun Valley. Rachel shares how she and her husband built their company from scratch 18 ...
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Episode 55
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57:52
Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Catskills, NY Market
Monday Market DataCatskills, NYAirbnb Performance Data___________________________________3 BedroomAnnual Revenue50th Percentile: $37,64175th Percentile: $56,36990th Percentile: $76,893A...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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6:20
What the World's Best STR Podcaster has Learned From 250 Episodes
Four years, 250 episodes, listeners in 60 countries. Annie Holcombe of the “Alex & Annie” podcast shares how a scrappy launch at VRMA turned into one of the most influential shows in short-term rentals. We cover booking hard-to-get guests, ...
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Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Wilmington, NC Market
Monday Market DataWilmington, NCAirbnb Performance Data___________________________________3 BedroomAnnual Revenue50th Percentile: $24,51475th Percentile: $32,54190th Percentile: $42,374...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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5:40
How To Leverage AI To Find Profitable STR Markets
Pedro returns to unpack Sunny AI, a purpose-built assistant trained on Summer OS’s proprietary data to help investors and operators spot patterns, compare markets, and forecast performance in seconds.In this episode:Wh...
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Episode 53
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14:52
Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Atlanta, GA Market
Monday Market DataAtlanta, GAAirbnb Performance Data___________________________________3 BedroomAnnual Revenue50th Percentile: $23,49675th Percentile: $33,85190th Percentile: $47,024Ave...
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Episode 5
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6:04
Never Lose an Employee Again
Andy Newman shares how a backpacker’s curiosity turned into a 140-property, multi-state operation - and why the true moat isn’t software, it’s a team with years of lived hospitality “stories” you’ll never find in a manual. We dig into hiring fo...
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Episode 52
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35:15
Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Panama City Beach, FL Market
Monday Market DataPanama City Beach, FLAirbnb Performance Data___________________________________3 BedroomAnnual Revenue50th Percentile: $38,58875th Percentile: $56,23290th Percentile: $74,794<...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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7:04
Securing Last Minute Bookings Like A Pro
Taylor sits down with Alex, co-founder of Whimstay - the OTA built to fill your unsold gap nights inside 30 days. Alex shares his journey from theater to Yelp to startup life, why Whimstay is “HotelTonight for STRs,” and how hosts can add reven...
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27:15
Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Broken Bow, OK Market
Monday Market DataBroken Bow, OKAirbnb Performance Data___________________________________3 BedroomAnnual Revenue50th Percentile: $47,82075th Percentile: $66,49390th Percentile: $90,007...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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7:05
Unreasonable Hospitality with Valerie Gangas
This week on the STR Investing Podcast, Mark sits down with Valerie Gangas, CEO of Juniper Holiday + Home, author, meditator, and lifelong hospitality pro. Valerie shares how a childhood split between Chicago restaurants and apartment buildings...
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Episode 50
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41:05
Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Galveston, TX Market
Monday Market DataGalveston, TXAirbnb Performance Data___________________________________3 BedroomAnnual Revenue50th Percentile: $21,52475th Percentile: $33,87590th Percentile: $51,117A...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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7:16
Revolutionary Rewards Program For Short Term Rentals
In this episode, Taylor sits down with Zach Busekrus, growth marketer and co-founder of Journey, a game-changing loyalty platform designed for STR operators and independent boutique hotels. Zach shares how his winding path from higher ed market...
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Episode 49
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38:08
Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Hot Springs, AR Market
Monday Market DataHot Springs, ARAirbnb Performance Data___________________________________3 BedroomAnnual Revenue50th Percentile: $27,06275th Percentile: $37,71590th Percentile: $51,713
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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8:12
Explode Your Business’s Social Media in 30 Days
What if you could turn everyday travelers into a social media content army - one that boosts your visibility, drives direct bookings, and promotes the local experiences your guests already ask about?In this episode, Mark sits do...
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Episode 48
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30:13