Épisodes

  • Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Bend, OR Market
    Nov 17 2025

    Monday Market Data
    Bend, OR

    Airbnb Performance Data
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    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%
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    4 Bedroom

    Annual Revenue
    50th Percentile: $46,172
    75th Percentile: $68,350
    90th Percentile: $86,397

    Average Daily Rate
    50th Percentile: $319
    75th Percentile: $379
    90th Percentile: $475

    Occupancy
    50th Percentile: 35%
    75th Percentile: 49%
    90th Percentile: 59%
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    5 Bedroom

    Annual Revenue
    50th Percentile: $70,771
    75th Percentile: $94,775
    90th Percentile: $109,959

    Average Daily Rate
    50th Percentile: $456
    75th Percentile: $542
    90th Percentile: $647

    Occupancy
    50th Percentile: 38%
    75th Percentile: 50%
    90th Percentile: 58%
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    6+ Bedrooms

    Annual Revenue
    50th Percentile: $102,525
    75th Percentile: $112,214
    90th Percentile: $162,525

    Average Daily Rate
    50th Percentile: $600
    75th Percentile: $787
    90th Percentile: $1,158

    Occupancy
    50th Percentile: 38%
    75th Percentile: 45%
    90th Percentile: 54%
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    -Data provided by SummerOS-

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    7 min
  • Buying The Best STRs in Colorado
    Nov 14 2025

    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:
    • How she turned one underdog listing into a multi-million-dollar brokerage
    • Why most “turnkey” STRs for sale are actually underperforming assets—and how to spot opportunity fast
    • The insider playbook for selling an STR at a premium (clean books, strong revenue, and transparency)
    • How to navigate Colorado’s metro, resort, and mountain STR markets for long-term growth

    Whether you’re an agent eyeing the STR niche, an investor chasing appreciation, or just curious how to make a short-term rental business scale, this episode delivers a masterclass in combining passion with precision.

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    34 min
  • Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Dallas, TX Market
    Nov 10 2025

    Monday Market Data
    Dallas, TX

    Airbnb Performance Data
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    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%
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    4 Bedroom

    Annual Revenue
    50th Percentile: $50,063
    75th Percentile: $75,328
    90th Percentile: $109,206

    Average Daily Rate
    50th Percentile: $269
    75th Percentile: $369
    90th Percentile: $498

    Occupancy
    50th Percentile: 46%
    75th Percentile: 58%
    90th Percentile: 68%
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    5 Bedroom

    Annual Revenue
    50th Percentile: $81,880
    75th Percentile: $115,928
    90th Percentile: $154,959

    Average Daily Rate
    50th Percentile: $420
    75th Percentile: $552
    90th Percentile: $718

    Occupancy
    50th Percentile: 48%
    75th Percentile: 62%
    90th Percentile: 69%
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    6+ Bedrooms

    Annual Revenue
    50th Percentile: $100,565
    75th Percentile: $158,896
    90th Percentile: $201,354

    Average Daily Rate
    50th Percentile: $564
    75th Percentile: $755
    90th Percentile: $845

    Occupancy
    50th Percentile: 51%
    75th Percentile: 59%
    90th Percentile: 67%
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    -Data provided by SummerOS-

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    5 min
  • Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Yosemite, CA Market
    Nov 3 2025

    Monday Market Data
    Yosemite, CA


    Airbnb Performance Data
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    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%
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    4 Bedroom

    Annual Revenue
    50th Percentile: $40,298
    75th Percentile: $59,058
    90th Percentile: $81,795

    Average Daily Rate
    50th Percentile: $296
    75th Percentile: $385
    90th Percentile: $489

    Occupancy
    50th Percentile: 29%
    75th Percentile: 41%
    90th Percentile: 53%
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    5 Bedroom

    Annual Revenue
    50th Percentile: $56,714
    75th Percentile: $93,685
    90th Percentile: $121,317

    Average Daily Rate
    50th Percentile: $456
    75th Percentile: $609
    90th Percentile: $744

    Occupancy
    50th Percentile: 30%
    75th Percentile: 43%
    90th Percentile: 53%
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    6+ Bedrooms

    Annual Revenue
    50th Percentile: $92,156
    75th Percentile: $131,308
    90th Percentile: $187,263

    Average Daily Rate
    50th Percentile: $658
    75th Percentile: $878
    90th Percentile: $1,058

    Occupancy
    50th Percentile: 33%
    75th Percentile: 48%
    90th Percentile: 57%
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    Data provided by SummerOS

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    6 min
  • Haunted Hosts: Real-Life Horror Stories Part 2
    Oct 31 2025

    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 cleanup
    • Why installation quality (anchors, weight, wall type) matters more than you think
    • What thoughtful recovery looks like: immediate response, refund, and personalized gifts (yes, tequila and local cigars)—leading to a 5-star review

    Plus, Mark wraps with real Reddit horror stories (from no-show hosts to “watched on camera” creepiness) and the big takeaway after dozens of convos at VRMA: genuine STR nightmares are rarer than the internet suggests—great systems and fast empathy go a long way.

    You’ll learn: crisis playbooks for hosts, guest comms that defuse drama, and how to turn a disaster into loyalty.

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    20 min
  • Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Whitefish, MT Market
    Oct 27 2025

    Monday Market Data
    Whitefish, MT


    Airbnb Performance Data
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    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%
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    4 Bedroom

    Annual Revenue
    50th Percentile: $64,538
    75th Percentile: $87,028
    90th Percentile: $114,867

    Average Daily Rate
    50th Percentile: $493
    75th Percentile: $607
    90th Percentile: $875

    Occupancy
    50th Percentile: 34%
    75th Percentile: 45%
    90th Percentile: 58%
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    5 Bedroom

    Annual Revenue
    50th Percentile: $71,604
    75th Percentile: $91,722
    90th Percentile: $107,812

    Average Daily Rate
    50th Percentile: $557
    75th Percentile: $710
    90th Percentile: $771

    Occupancy
    50th Percentile: 32%
    75th Percentile: 44%
    90th Percentile: 57%
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    6+ Bedrooms

    Annual Revenue
    50th Percentile: $124,603
    75th Percentile: $160,987
    90th Percentile: $183,155

    Average Daily Rate
    50th Percentile: $816
    75th Percentile: $965
    90th Percentile: $1,321

    Occupancy
    50th Percentile: 38%
    75th Percentile: 45%
    90th Percentile: 57%
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    -Data provided by SummerOS-

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    5 min
  • Haunted Hosts: Real-Life Horror Stories Part 1
    Oct 24 2025

    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 guests woke up to find a stranger, covered in blood, asleep on their couch.
    • One host tells how a simple wallpaper mishap convinced his very first guest that his home was haunted—and how he turned it into a five-star review.
    • Lessons every host can take from these chilling, real-life encounters.

    Grab your pumpkin spice, dim the lights, and settle in for the Halloween Special 2025: True STR Horror Stories. Because sometimes… the scariest part of hosting isn’t the guests—it’s the house.

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    28 min
  • Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Lake Harmony, PA Market
    Oct 20 2025

    Monday Market Data
    Lake Harmony, PA


    Airbnb Performance Data
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    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%
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    4 Bedroom

    Annual Revenue
    50th Percentile: $37,724
    75th Percentile: $50,205
    90th Percentile: $69,371

    Average Daily Rate
    50th Percentile: $328
    75th Percentile: $410
    90th Percentile: $518

    Occupancy
    50th Percentile: 32%
    75th Percentile: 39%
    90th Percentile: 50%
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    5 Bedroom

    Annual Revenue
    50th Percentile: $50,580
    75th Percentile: $67,504
    90th Percentile: $89,103

    Average Daily Rate
    50th Percentile: $439
    75th Percentile: $516
    90th Percentile: $647

    Occupancy
    50th Percentile: 29%
    75th Percentile: 39%
    90th Percentile: 48%
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    6+ Bedrooms

    Annual Revenue
    50th Percentile: $83,587
    75th Percentile: $118,890
    90th Percentile: $152,819

    Average Daily Rate
    50th Percentile: $770
    75th Percentile: $948
    90th Percentile: $1,130

    Occupancy
    50th Percentile: 29%
    75th Percentile: 39%
    90th Percentile: 46%
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    -Data provided by SummerOS-

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    6 min