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STR Investing, The Podcast

Taylor Jones & Mark Lumpkin

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

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7:06

Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Golf Shores, AL Market

STR Investing, The Podcast ·

2026/01/12

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 revenue, nightly rates, and occupancy change as you move from 3-bedroom homes to 6+ bedroom properties, and why larger, well-executed homes dominate this market. Inside the data, you’ll learn: What 3-bedroom homes earn at average vs. top-tier performance levelsWhy...

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37:59

10 Years of STR Marketing Tips & Tricks

STR Investing, The Podcast ·

2026/01/09

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 crowded STR market. They discuss how overused AI messaging can turn guests away, where automation still adds real value, and why authentic communication is becoming a competitive advantage for Airbnb hosts and property managers. Conrad shares practical insights f...

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6:52

Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Austin, Tx Market

STR Investing, The Podcast ·

2026/01/05

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 scale as bedroom count increases, and why Austin strongly rewards larger, high-performing properties. You’ll learn: What 3-bedroom properties earn at average vs. top-tier performance levelsWhy adding a 4th bedroom can unlock a major revenue jump—even with sli...

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36:34

Find your Handyman with Turno

STR Investing, The Podcast ·

2026/01/02

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 problems—and what’s coming next for the industry. Chris shares how Turno is helping hosts and property managers eliminate turnover chaos by connecting guest cleanliness reviews directly to cleaners, automating scheduling, and creating real accountability at ...

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6:46

Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Big Bear, CA Market

STR Investing, The Podcast ·

2025/12/29

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, and nightly rates shift dramatically by bedroom count — and why Big Bear Lake behaves very differently from many STR markets across the country. You’ll hear insights on: Revenue potential from 3-bedroom through 6+ bedroom homesHow much income each additional be...

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27:41

Scaling 50+ Airbnbs In Ohio

STR Investing, The Podcast ·

2025/12/26

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 portfolio, launching a property management company, and raising STR investment funds. Nate shares the real behind-the-scenes of scaling: why conservative underwriting matters when you’re taking friends-and-family money, how they structured investor returns, wha...

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6:06

Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Flagstaff, Az Market

STR Investing, The Podcast ·

2025/12/22

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, and occupancy shift as you scale up in size. And what makes this one interesting: Flagstaff looks like a “middle-of-the-country” baseline market… until you hit the bigger homes. In this episode, you’ll learn: What a “typical” 3-bedroom in Flagstaff earns vs. ...

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34:37

Selling LTRs and Cashing In On STRs

STR Investing, The Podcast ·

2025/12/19

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 Francisco made real estate feel impossible, why a single long-distance rental accidentally sparked his investing journey, and what finally pushed him from long-term rentals into STRs. Then it gets real: an $800K lakefront property in Northern Michigan, a mas...

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6:29

Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Miami, FL Market

STR Investing, The Podcast ·

2025/12/15

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 revenue gaps are—and why Miami rewards scale more than most markets. Inside this episode: • How 3-bedroom STRs range from average performers to nearly doubling revenue at the top • Why 4-bedroom properties see a major revenue jump with only a slight ...

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29:48

Renovating and Building Florida STRs Remotely

STR Investing, The Podcast ·

2025/12/12

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 exposure to real guest service shaped the way he builds, designs, and manages his thriving STR portfolio across Southwest Florida. Chris shares how years of traveling the world as a professional tennis player gave him a front-row seat to what great hospitality...

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5:34

Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Asheville, NC Market

STR Investing, The Podcast ·

2025/12/08

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 to find out where the smart money wins. What you’ll learn: • How 3-bedrooms stack up—why the top 10% outperform the average by nearly $30K a year • The massive jump from 3 to 4 bedrooms, and what it takes to earn six figures in Asheville &n...

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13:26

How To Underwrite A Short Term Rental

STR Investing, The Podcast ·

2025/12/05

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 used to evaluate hundreds of thousands of properties over the past four years and how to stay disciplined when emotion wants the win. What you’ll learn The anatomy of a winning pro forma: purchase price, debt structure, closing costs, and true Total OOP (down...

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5:13

Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Boise, ID Market

STR Investing, The Podcast ·

2025/12/01

Monday Market Data Boise, ID Airbnb Performance Data ___________________________________ 3 Bedroom Annual Revenue 50th Percentile: $32,343 75th Percentile: $40,762 90th Percentile: $53,556 Average Daily Rate 50th Percentile: $139 75th Percentile: $171 90th Percentile: $220 Occupancy 50th Percentile: 56% 75th Percentile: 66% 90th Percentile: 77% ________________________________ 4 Bedroom Annual Revenue 50th Percentile: $42,915 75th Percentile: $53,988 90th Percentile: $67,302 Average D...

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44:41

More Money, Less Problems

STR Investing, The Podcast ·

2025/11/28

In this episode of the STR Investing Podcast, 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 term rental operators can do right now to stay ahead. Nick and Alex break down what agentic AI actually is, how it is already being used behind the scenes in hotels and restaurants, and why the next wave of t...

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5:52

Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Telluride, Co Market

STR Investing, The Podcast ·

2025/11/25

Monday Market Data Telluride, CO Airbnb Performance Data ___________________________________ 3 Bedroom Annual Revenue 50th Percentile: $75,283 75th Percentile: $109,626 90th Percentile: $141,127 Average Daily Rate 50th Percentile: $720 75th Percentile: $889 90th Percentile: $1,040 Occupancy 50th Percentile: 29% 75th Percentile: 41% 90th Percentile: 53% ________________________________ 4 Bedroom Annual Revenue 50th Percentile: $114,905 75th Percentile: $169,343 90th Percentile: $201,856...

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33:27

Don't Let Being Hangry Ruin Your Vacation

STR Investing, The Podcast ·

2025/11/21

Mark sits down with Sahib “City” Patel, 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 vacation rental, cleaned up afterward, and delivered by vetted professional chefs. What started as a simple idea in London has now become a global movement—one that’s reshaping guest experience inside short-term rentals. And here’s the wild part: City didn’t even r...

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Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Bend, OR Market

STR Investing, The Podcast ·

2025/11/17

Monday Market Data Bend, OR Airbnb Performance Data ___________________________________ 3 Bedroom Annual Revenue 50th Percentile: $41,642 75th Percentile: $55,346 90th Percentile: $70,594 Average Daily Rate 50th Percentile: $233 75th Percentile: $281 90th Percentile: $329 Occupancy 50th Percentile: 41% 75th Percentile: 56% 90th Percentile: 69% ________________________________ 4 Bedroom Annual Revenue 50th Percentile: $46,172 75th Percentile: $68,350 90th Percentile: $86,397 Average Da...

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34:08

Buying The Best STRs in Colorado

STR Investing, The Podcast ·

2025/11/14

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 knocking on doors in pre-foreclosures led her to her first “honeymoon basement” Airbnb, how she built a thriving portfolio in one of the most regulated states, and what she’s learned helping hundreds of clients buy and sell STRs across Colorado. You’ll learn: ...

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5:07

Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Dallas, TX Market

STR Investing, The Podcast ·

2025/11/10

Monday Market Data Dallas, TX Airbnb Performance Data ___________________________________ 3 Bedroom Annual Revenue 50th Percentile: $39,149 75th Percentile: $54,689 90th Percentile: $75,451 Average Daily Rate 50th Percentile: $208 75th Percentile: $266 90th Percentile: $349 Occupancy 50th Percentile: 46% 75th Percentile: 58% 90th Percentile: 68% ________________________________ 4 Bedroom Annual Revenue 50th Percentile: $50,063 75th Percentile: $75,328 90th Percentile: $109,206 Average...

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5:38

Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Yosemite, CA Market

STR Investing, The Podcast ·

2025/11/03

Monday Market Data Yosemite, CA Airbnb Performance Data ___________________________________ 3 Bedroom Annual Revenue 50th Percentile: $33,503 75th Percentile: $50,712 90th Percentile: $78,121 Average Daily Rate 50th Percentile: $240 75th Percentile: $302 90th Percentile: $409 Occupancy 50th Percentile: 32% 75th Percentile: 46% 90th Percentile: 60% ________________________________ 4 Bedroom Annual Revenue 50th Percentile: $40,298 75th Percentile: $59,058 90th Percentile: $81,795 Averag...

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