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: ...

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...

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...

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 kitchen cabinets ripping off the wall, 24 place settings shattering, and a heroic guest scooping glass with a snow shovel…in flip-flops. Misty shares: How she triaged a true “oh-no” moment with safety-first steps and on-site cleanupWhy installatio...

Monday Market Data Whitefish, MT Airbnb Performance Data ___________________________________ 3 Bedroom Annual Revenue 50th Percentile: $45,990 75th Percentile: $62,555 90th Percentile: $88,592 Average Daily Rate 50th Percentile: $380 75th Percentile: $474 90th Percentile: $585 Occupancy 50th Percentile: 33% 75th Percentile: 45% 90th Percentile: 55% ________________________________ 4 Bedroom Annual Revenue 50th Percentile: $64,538 75th Percentile: $87,028 90th Percentile: $114,867 Aver...

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 first stays gone wrong, these are the stories that prove hosting isn’t for the faint of heart. In this episode: A host shares the tale of a haunted Airbnb with guests seeing a mysterious little boy.Another one recalls a California stay gone wrong when gue...

Monday Market Data Lake Harmony, PA Airbnb Performance Data ___________________________________ 3 Bedroom Annual Revenue 50th Percentile: $31,627 75th Percentile: $45,433 90th Percentile: $63,586 Average Daily Rate 50th Percentile: $255 75th Percentile: $300 90th Percentile: $368 Occupancy 50th Percentile: 33% 75th Percentile: 46% 90th Percentile: 58% ________________________________ 4 Bedroom Annual Revenue 50th Percentile: $37,724 75th Percentile: $50,205 90th Percentile: $69,371 Av...

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 fastest-growing platforms for 30+ day stays, and why MTRs are now a must-have strategy for short-term rental investors. In this episode: The expanding MTR guest base: from medical professionals to relocations, renovations, corporate travel, and insuran...

Monday Market Data Helen, GA Airbnb Performance Data ___________________________________ 3 Bedroom Annual Revenue 50th Percentile: $35,190 75th Percentile: $44,438 90th Percentile: $61,218 Average Daily Rate 50th Percentile: $239 75th Percentile: $293 90th Percentile: $348 Occupancy 50th Percentile: 40% 75th Percentile: 49% 90th Percentile: 59% ________________________________ 4 Bedroom Annual Revenue 50th Percentile: $42,591 75th Percentile: $58,551 90th Percentile: $78,875 Average D...

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 years ago—long before Airbnb existed—and what “luxury” really means in today’s short-term rental market. In this episode: How Rachel turned creativity into growth, from her first “wedding invite” mailer campaign to managing $10M+ estatesWhat defines lux...

Monday Market Data Catskills, NY Airbnb Performance Data ___________________________________ 3 Bedroom Annual Revenue 50th Percentile: $37,641 75th Percentile: $56,369 90th Percentile: $76,893 Average Daily Rate 50th Percentile: $302 75th Percentile: $375 90th Percentile: $478 Occupancy 50th Percentile: 36% 75th Percentile: 48% 90th Percentile: 60% ________________________________ 4 Bedroom Annual Revenue 50th Percentile: $46,630 75th Percentile: $71,077 90th Percentile: $100,026 Aver...

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, the value of cross-pollinating hotel best practices, and the power of sticking with it. Annie also announces her new consultancy, Annie & Co, and her election to the VRMA Board, with a focus on education and member value. In this episode: How a cons...

Monday Market Data Wilmington, NC Airbnb Performance Data ___________________________________ 3 Bedroom Annual Revenue 50th Percentile: $24,514 75th Percentile: $32,541 90th Percentile: $42,374 Average Daily Rate 50th Percentile: $178 75th Percentile: $212 90th Percentile: $253 Occupancy 50th Percentile: 45% 75th Percentile: 57% 90th Percentile: 70% ________________________________ 4 Bedroom Annual Revenue 50th Percentile: $33,700 75th Percentile: $44,626 90th Percentile: $65,837 Aver...

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: Why AI fits STRs: fragmented data, shifting markets, and the need for predictive modelingWhat makes Sunny AI different: specialized (not generic) AI trained on Summer OS data to “think” like an operator and investorHow it works: compare cities and submarkets, build comp sets, be...

Monday Market Data Atlanta, GA Airbnb Performance Data ___________________________________ 3 Bedroom Annual Revenue 50th Percentile: $23,496 75th Percentile: $33,851 90th Percentile: $47,024 Average Daily Rate 50th Percentile: $177 75th Percentile: $220 90th Percentile: $295 Occupancy 50th Percentile: 47% 75th Percentile: 58% 90th Percentile: 68% ________________________________ 4 Bedroom Annual Revenue 50th Percentile: $36,389 75th Percentile: $50,368 90th Percentile: $68,985 Average...

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 for heart and skill, right-sizing tech, and building resilient portfolios that survive seasonality, HOAs, and hurricanes. What you’ll learn Why tenure matters: the power of a team averaging 5+ years of on-the-ground scenariosThe tech trap: streamline tool...

Monday Market Data Panama City Beach, FL Airbnb Performance Data ___________________________________ 3 Bedroom Annual Revenue 50th Percentile: $38,588 75th Percentile: $56,232 90th Percentile: $74,794 Average Daily Rate 50th Percentile: $308 75th Percentile: $375 90th Percentile: $446 Occupancy 50th Percentile: 44% 75th Percentile: 57% 90th Percentile: 67% ________________________________ 4 Bedroom Annual Revenue 50th Percentile: $64,078 75th Percentile: $83,949 90th Percentile: $106,5...

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 revenue without stealing a single booking from Airbnb or Vrbo. In this episode: Incremental revenue, not cannibalization: Why Whimstay targets 0–30 days to capture mid-week, shoulder-season, and last-minute demand.Host economics: 5% host commission + travele...

Monday Market Data Broken Bow, OK Airbnb Performance Data ___________________________________ 3 Bedroom Annual Revenue 50th Percentile: $47,820 75th Percentile: $66,493 90th Percentile: $90,007 Average Daily Rate 50th Percentile: $358 75th Percentile: $421 90th Percentile: $498 Occupancy 50th Percentile: 38% 75th Percentile:48% 90th Percentile: 59% ________________________________ 4 Bedroom Annual Revenue 50th Percentile: $67,788 75th Percentile: $88,151 90th Percentile: $114,333 Aver...

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 shaped her “guests-first” operating system, why there’s never a checkout chore list, and how sending a real human (often with a pie!) can turn hiccups into five-star moments. She also opens up about boundaries, meditation, and why taking care of yourse...