Short Term Rental Secrets Podcast

Airbnb Makes $1 Billion From Your Repeat Guests. Here's How to Take That Back | Portfolio Clinic #3

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to increase your revenue, automate your day to day operations and spend more time with your kids: http://strsecrets.com/applyIf you want t...

Your STR Could Be Banned Tomorrow and Here's What You're Not Doing About It | ft. Julie Marks

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to increase your revenue, automate your day to day operations and spend more time with your kids: http://strsecrets.com/applyIf you want t...

Every Objection That's Costing You Clients — Handled Live on Stage at Our Acquisitions Event

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to increase your revenue, automate your day to day operations and spend more time with your kids: http://strsecrets.com/applyIf you want t...

5 Years. 180 Properties. 36 People. Aidan Groll on Building a Real STR Management Company

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to increase your revenue, automate your day to day operations and sp...

We Pulled Up 2 Real Airbnb Listings and Told Them Everything That's Wrong | STR Portfolio Clinic #1

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Resources mentioned in this episode are available at: strsecrets.com/clinic If you want to...

Why You Keep Self-Sabotaging Even When You Know Exactly What to Do

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

YOUTUBE DESCRIPTIONMost people end Q1 the same way they started it.Behind on goals. Ahead on excuses.In this solo episode, E breaks down why that happ...

Your Listings Are Dying on Airbnb — Here's Exactly How to Fix It with Maryann Wahhab

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to increase your revenue, automate your day to day operations and spend more time with your kids: http://strsecrets.com/applyCheck out our...

The 'Help First' Sales Mindset That Grew Them From 12 to 120 Properties with Sean Bakhtiari

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Connect with Sean:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sean_bakhtiari/Check out our free 6-step course for scaling STR operators: https://level.strsec...

From Rock Bottom to 18 Properties: How Jeremiah Quit His Job and Built a Real Business

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Connect with Jeremiah: Instagram: @jeremiahkwatson Business: www.affluentvacays.comCheck out our free 6 step course: https://level.strsecrets.com/pc-...

Ep - 284 Why Most STR Operators Fail at Hiring (Leadership Masterclass) with Alex Hall

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Guest Contacts:[email protected] FREE Access to our Community and Weekly Trainings:https://group.strsecrets.com/Scaling a...

37 - The Property Management Sales Playbook (How We Added 6 Owners in Q3 last year)

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Want the resources mentioned in the training?Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/mikereillync/Follow this link for the Free training:https://le...

Ep - 283 From Bankruptcy to a $100M Real Estate Vision with Jonathan St.Leger

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

He built a “sexy” real estate portfolio in the early 2000s…Then 2008 hit.Reserves drained.Assets liquidated.Eventually — bankruptcy.Most inves...

The 4-Step Airbnb Photography System That Wins in 2026

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

2026 is going to separate serious operators from everyone else.Supply is rising.Middle-class travel is tightening.Occupancy is projected to decline.Ra...

Ep - 282 What’s Actually Holding Your STR Business Back

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most entrepreneurs think they need better strategy.They don’t.In this Boardroom recap from the Freedom Factory, we unpack the real reasons businesse...

Ep - 281 Why Midterm Rentals Are the Smarter STR Strategy with Vivian Yip

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Vivian Yip went from corporate burnout at Apple to building a thriving midterm rental portfolio and property management company.In this episode, she b...

Ep - 280 - How Influencer Marketing Really Works for STRs (And Why Most Hosts Get It Wrong) with Madison Rifkin

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most STR hosts misunderstand influencer marketing — and it’s costing them bookings.In this episode, Madison Rifkin breaks down what actually works...

Ep 279 - Why Conviction Beats Experience in Building a Real STR Business with Hailie Anderson

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Success in STR isn’t about age, capital, or the model you choose — it’s about conviction.In this episode, we sit down with Hayley Anderson, a 22...

2026 Is a Reset Year for STRs — Here’s How to Win Before Others Fall Behind | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 35

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The STR market isn’t crashing — it’s recalibrating.In this episode, we break down AirDNA’s 2026 outlook and translate the data into real, tact...

Ep 278 - How Great Leaders Scale Teams Without Losing Control with Ryan Leake

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Scaling isn’t a systems problem — it’s a leadership problem.In this episode, we break down what actually changes when you go from being a solo o...

Ep 277 - Tech, Teams, and the Emotional Cost of Scaling STR Businesses with Frank Bosi

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most operators think better tech will fix their problems. It won’t.In this episode, Frank Bosi (Hostfully) joins the show to unpack the real challen...

Ep 276 - Your Calendar Is Exposing Why You’re Not Hitting Your Goals

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Your goals aren’t failing — your calendar is.In this episode, E and Chris break down why most people start the year motivated… then quietly drif...

Ep 275 - The New Standard for STRs: Design, Ops, and Discipline with Shane O'Connor

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The STR game has changed—and most operators haven’t caught up.In this episode, we break down what actually separates top-performing short-term ren...

Ep 274 - Stop Setting Goals. Start Becoming This Person

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most people don’t fail because they lack discipline — they fail because they’re trying to grow without changing who they are.In this episode, Ch...

Ep 273 - The Inner Game of Building a High-Performance STR Business with Stacey St. John

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most entrepreneurs focus on tactics — but the real breakthroughs happen internally first.In this episode, Stacey St. John breaks down how self-aware...

Ep 272 - How AI Will Replace Most STR Ops Work (And What Operators Should Do) with Shahar Goldboim

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AI isn’t a tool anymore — it’s infrastructure.In this episode, Chris and E sit down with Shahar Goldboim, founder of BOOM, to break down how AI ...

Ep 271 - Why Your STR Isn’t Making What It Should — And How to Fix It with Mark Lumpkin

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your STR isn’t underperforming by accident — it’s underperforming because of decisions.In this episode, Chris and E sit down with Mark Lumpkin f...

Ep 270 - Why Most STR Hosts Stay Broke — And How Bernie Broke Out

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your business can’t outgrow the identity you’re stuck in.In this episode, Bernie Cesareo reveals the mindset and identity shifts that transformed ...

Arbitrage vs. Co-Hosting: The Real Winner Isn’t Even Close | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 34

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The arbitrage era is cracking — fast. With Sonder filing bankruptcy and operators across the country getting crushed by fixed leases, the truth...

Ep 269 - How to Scale Your Property Management Business with Brooke Pfautz

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Chris and E sit down with the founder of Vintory to uncover the real reason PMs fail, what the top managers are doing differently, an...

How to Build an STR Business That Survives, Scales & Actually Sells | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 33

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your STR business is worth more than you think—if you build it the right way.In this episode, we break down the difference between operators who bur...

Ep 268 - The Next Era of STR & What’s Coming : Inside the Freedom Factory

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The STR industry is shifting — and this episode marks the beginning of a new era.Recorded LIVE inside the brand-new Freedom Factory, Mike, E., Ch...

The AI Advantage: How Smart Hosts Are Scaling While Others Fall Behind | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 32

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AI isn’t the threat — it’s the opportunity most hosts are ignoring.In this episode, we walk through how top operators are using AI and automa...

Ep 267 - Desire vs. Fear: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your life is driven by one of two things: desire or fear.In this episode, we break down how to stop making decisions from lack, step into an identity-...

How to Hire Your First STR Team Member (and Buy Back Your Time) | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 31

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You can’t scale if you’re the cleaner, the guest texter, the bookkeeper, and the ops manager.This episode breaks down exactly when to hire, who to...

Ep 266 - The Harsh Truth: If You Don’t Have Systems, You Don’t Have Freedom with Michael Dinwiddie

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You didn’t start an STR business to be a full-time cleaner, guest texter, or firefighter.This episode breaks down how most hosts trap themselves in ...

Airbnb Just Rolled Out New Updates — Here’s What It Means for Hosts | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 30

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest Airbnb updates are already shaking the market.From the new pricing structure to changes in visibility and payout logic, this episode breaks...

Ep 265 - Airbnb’s New Updates Are Quietly Killing Host Profits

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Airbnb just rolled out updates that change everything for hosts.From hidden pricing shifts to the new “Buy Now, Pay Later” feature — this episod...

Ep 264 - The Truth About STR Investing Abroad with Fabio Moro

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone wants a piece of the global STR market — but most will lose money doing it.Fabio Moro reveals the brutal truths of running short-term renta...

Ep 263 - Redefining STR Leadership and Setting the Industry Standard with Sief Khafagi

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sief Khafagi didn’t just build a business—he built a standard.In this episode, he reveals how leadership, culture, and vision turned TechVestor in...

Your Airbnb Listing Is Broken — Here’s How to Fix It Fast | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 29

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most Airbnb listings are costing hosts thousands—because they’re built wrong.In this breakdown, we show you exactly how to rebuild your listing fr...

Ep 262 - Airbnb Fees, Pricing Psychology, and Revenue Strategies with Thibault Masson

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Airbnb’s shifting fee structure is shaking hosts, but the real issue goes deeper—pricing psychology, guest behavior, and knowing your market.In th...

(Step by Step) Closed a Co-hosting Deal in 13 Days | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 28

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mike Reilly breaks down exactly how he closed a co-hosting deal in just 13 days—from the first call to signing the contract. He sha...

Ep 261 - Revenue, Scaling, and the Traits of Successful STR Hosts with Matthew McDonald

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What separates the STR hosts who burn out from those who thrive?In this episode, Matt shares his hard-earned lessons on revenue management, scaling, a...

Airbnb’s 15% Fee Change Explained: What Hosts and Managers Must Do | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 27

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Airbnb’s new 15% fee structure has left property managers, cohosts, and homeowners asking the same question: who’s really paying?In this episode, ...

Ep 260 - Marketing Frameworks Every STR Host Can Steal with Chris Crawford

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marketing isn’t just about ads—it’s about positioning, messaging, and action.In this episode, Chris shares practical frameworks and timeless pri...

Cohosting 101: How to Start and Scale a Sustainable STR Business | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 25

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cohosting is one of the most powerful (and overlooked) ways to build a short-term rental business without heavy upfront costs.In this episode, we brea...

Ep 259 - Why STR Is Just the Vehicle to Building True Freedom

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Short-term rentals are not the endgame—they’re the vehicle.In this episode, Emanuele and Mike break down how STR can fuel bigger goals, lasting fr...

Ep 258 - Analyzing STR Markets and Deciphering the Numbers with John Bianchi

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Bianchi has directed 100+ STR market analyses with a 100% success rate.In this episode, he joins Emanuele to break down the science behind choosi...

Ep 257 - Why Getting Sick Taught Steve Resnick the Real Goal of STR

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After getting sick, Steve Resnick had a wake-up call: you can’t work forever.This episode dives into how that moment reshaped his approach to busine...

Do You Really Want It? Lessons on Grit and STR Growth | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 25

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Success in STR—or anything—comes down to one question: do you really want it?This episode dives deep into mindset, grit, and the obstacles that st...

Ep 256 - Why 95% of STR Deals Fail—and the 10 Hospitality Rules That Make the Rest Win

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most STR deals fail before they even start—95% don’t pencil out. But the ones that work? They’re powered by more than numbers.In this episode, w...

Ep 255 - How Two Investors Scaled from Co-Living to 80 STRs with Blake Anthony Carter and Jeremy Courtney

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Blake and Jeremy went from managing shared co-living spaces to running 80 short-term rental properties.In this episode, they share the systems, deals,...

What It Really Takes to Run a Top STR Management Company | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 24

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Being the #1 property manager in the U.S. isn’t all glamour—it’s grind. In this episode, we dive into what it takes to scale, the operation...

Ep 254 - How to Buy Back Your Time and Scale Your STR Business Faster

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most STR owners get stuck putting out fires instead of building the business they actually want.In this episode, we break down the systems, hiring mov...

What You Actually Missed at STR WealthCon (and Why It Matters for STRs) | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 23

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at the latest STR WealthCon.From attracting 30 members to the mastermind to tactical takeaways from a 2000+ p...

Ep 253 -The Architecture of Living: Why Design Should Fit Your Real Life with Zeke Freeman

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most homes look good on paper. But they’re not designed for how people actually *live.*In this episode, guest architect Zeke Freeman shares the hid...

Ep 252 - The 5 Sales Principles Every STR Closer Needs to Master with Adam Stein

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to win in cohosting, you need to sell.In this episode, Adam breaks down the 5 core sales frameworks he teaches to high-performance closers...

Most STRs Fail Because They Cut Corners (Here’s the Math) | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 22

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most people lose in STR because they think small.This episode breaks down exactly why $150K–$200K is now the minimum to win, and how to outpace the ...

Ep 251 - The Airbnb Roll-Up Strategy No One’s Talking About with Patryk Swietek

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

He’s not managing Airbnbs, he’s buying the companies that do.In this episode, Patrick breaks down his roll-up strategy for short-term rental manag...

The Tax Loophole That Can Wipe Out $40K (Even With 1 Property) | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 21

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The new Trump-era bill just brought back 100% bonus depreciation and STR owners are about to get a massive tax break.In this episode, we break down ex...

Ep 250 - Why Hosts Are Ditching Airbnb for Midterm Rentals with Furnished Finder CEO Jeff Hurst

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Furnished Finder’s CEO, Jeff, joins us to break down why thousands of hosts are moving away from Airbnb and into the booming midterm rental space.In...

Airbnb Just Changed Your Cancellation Policy…And You Might Not Even Know It | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 20

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Airbnb quietly changed the rules, and if you’re not paying attention, you could be giving refunds you didn’t agree to.In this episode, we break do...

Ep 249 - How They Went from Helping One Homeowner to Building a Thriving STR Portfolio with Joe Rohne

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What started as a favor for one struggling homeowner turned into a multi-property, multi-market STR business, and a system built on honesty, hard less...

How Mark Quit His Job, Scaled to 37 Units, and Doubled Revenue Without Spending a Dime | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 19

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mark had 11 Airbnb units, a full-time medical sales job, and barely any profit.Just 18 months later?He runs 37 listings, left his W-2, and built a pro...

Ep 248 - From Airbnb Suspension to 90% Occupancy with Midterm Rentals & AI Automation with Amanda Williams

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda Williams branded herself as The Traveling Realtor and built a thriving rental business, only to be banned from Airbnb overnight.In th...

How to Win STR Clients in a Down Market (Even If Bookings Are Slowing Down) | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 18

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most co-hosts are blaming the market. But it’s not the market......it’s your offer.In this episode, we walk through how to dominate even when book...

Ep 247 - The Identity Shift That Unlocks Everything (And How to Use AI to Scale Smarter)

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most people quietly self-sabotage…Not because they don’t want success.But because they still talk like the person who doesn’t have it yet.In thi...

This Is the Final STR WealthCon…Here’s What to Expect | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep17

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The end of an era. The final STR WealthCon is here, and Mike Sjogren and Bill Faith are going out with a bang.In this episode, we break down exactly w...

Ep 246 - He Scaled to 70 STRs While Running 2 Companies with Buck Cumbo

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most people can barely handle one business.Buck scaled two.In this episode, we break down how he went from managing one unseen unit in Nashville to ru...

Airbnb Just Rolled Out a Trap for Hosts (Opt Out Fast) | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 15

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Airbnb’s Summer 2025 update just launched, and buried inside is a feature that could destroy your margins and expose you to serious risk. It’...

Ep 245 - From Tragedy to Terra: How Diana & Josh Built Palm Springs’ First Wellness Hotel

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a masterclass in turning pain into purpose.Diana and Josh, two married architects, were forced to reimagine their future after losing ...

AirDNA’s New Tools Just Gave Smart Hosts a Huge Advantage (Here’s What to Do) | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 15

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AirDNA just dropped its biggest platform update in years, and if you’re not using these tools, you’re falling behind.From custom comps to Airbnb i...

Ep 244 - From Banking to 96 STRs: Why Fouad Built a Bankable Airbnb Empire

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fouad spent 20 years in banking and 11 more consulting banks before walking away from corporate life when his wife’s income surpassed his.What happe...

Airbnb Summer 2025 Update: What Hosts Need to Know About Services & Experiences | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 14

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Airbnb just rolled out its biggest update of the year, and if you’re a host, you need to know what’s coming.In this live breakdown, we cover: • ...

Ep 243 - From Zero to $1B: Hostaway CEO Marcus Rader on AI, Talent, and the Brutal Truth About Scaling

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this raw, no-fluff episode, Hostaway CEO Marcus Rader shares the hard-won lessons behind building a billion-dollar vacation rental software company...

EP 242 - How AI & Leadership Are Scaling the Best STR Businesses in 2025

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode unpacks the real playbook behind scaling short-term rental businesses with AI, leadership, and culture.Straight from the STR Boardroom ev...

Hiring a Virtual Assistant? Do NOT Skip This Step | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 13

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most people screw up VA hiring, not because they pick the wrong person……but because they don’t have a system.In this training, Mike and Chris br...

Ep 241 - The 5 Mindset Shifts That Changed Our Lives (And Can Change Yours)

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most people aren’t missing strategy.They’re missing decision.In this episode, Mike and Emanuele break down the 5 mindset philosophies th...

7 Things Killing Your STR Reviews (And How to Fix Them Today) | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 12

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your property is great. So why are guests still leaving 4 stars?In this episode, Mike breaks down the 7 most common mistakes that silently ruin guest ...

Ep 240 - New STR Data Revealed: What AirDNA Is Seeing (And What You Should Do Now) with Jamie Lane

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

THE STR GAME HAS CHANGED AND THE DATA PROVES IT.AirDNA’s Chief Economist Jamie Lane joins the show to break down what’s actually happeni...

Ep 239 - How Ashley Freeman Built a 105-Unit STR Business After Hitting Rock Bottom

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

DIVORCED, BROKE… THEN SHE BUILT A 105-UNIT STR BUSINESS.Ashley Freeman wasn’t supposed to be here.Divorced, struggling to make ends meet as a tenn...

Airbnb’s New Off-Platform Policy: What Hosts Need to Know Before It’s Too Late | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 11

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

NEW AIRBNB POLICY JUST DROPPED...AND IT COULD KILL YOUR LISTING.If you collect emails, drop a guidebook link, or offer guests early check-in via Venmo...

Ep 238 - How Ron Curtis Built a 50-Unit STR Empire While Working Full-Time

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

HE BUILT 50 STR UNITS AND STILL WORKS A 9–5.Ron Curtis didn’t quit his job.He just built a business so efficient that he didn’t have to.In this ...

The Hidden ROI in Your Airbnb...No One’s Talking About This | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 10

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

NOTHING’S PENCILING? THE PROBLEM ISN’T THE MARKET.Everyone’s complaining about deals not working.But here’s the truth......it’s not the...

Ep 237 - He Bought 39 Units...Then Faced a Breakdown

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

HE BUILT THE DREAM AND ALMOST LOST HIMSELF IN IT.Emanuele Pani went from mopping floors and fixing leaks…to owning nearly every unit in his building...

The Future of STR: Why Luxury Wins & The Middle Gets Crushed | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 09

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

YOUR STR STRATEGY MIGHT BE DEAD—TIME TO ADAPT.In this episode, Tyler Coon and Mike Reilly dive into what’s really happening across the s...

Ep 236 - Why Hustling Won’t Make You Rich. Do this First with Adam Avenus

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

YOU’RE DOING EVERYTHING RIGHT… BUT STILL NOT WINNING?It’s not your strategy.It’s not your effort.It’s your identity.In this episode, mindset...

The Hidden Math That’s Quietly Draining STR Profits | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 08

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most hosts don’t realize they’re sitting on dead equity.In this episode, Mike reveals how he sold a 4-unit for $530K and turned one cash-flowing a...

Ep 235 - She Failed Fast—Then Built an STR Empire with Jodie Odin

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

HER FIRST STR FAILED—HERE’S HOW SHE BOUNCED BACK.Jodie Odlin’s first short-term rental was a total mess.Guest issues, mistakes, zero systems.Mos...

How to Cash In on a Recession with STRs | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 07

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LAUNCH EARLY. EARN MORE. DOMINATE STRS IN A DOWN MARKET.Most hosts wait too long to list their property.Losing the prime booking window and leaving th...

Ep 234 - How Jeremy Werden Built a 7-Figure Cohosting Business from Scratch!

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

FROM BROKE TO STR SUCCESS...HOW HE BUILT A 7-FIGURE BUSINESS!Jeremy Werden never planned on becoming a short-term rental investor.After losing hi...

The Pre-Stay Checklist That Guarantees 5-Star Reviews! | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 06

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

5-STAR REVIEWS DON’T HAPPEN BY ACCIDENT...HERE’S THE SECRET!Most Airbnb hosts wait until it’s too late to fix problems.Leading to bad reviews, l...

Ep 233 - STR Investing in 2025: What Smart Investors Are Doing Differently! with Avery Carl

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

HIGH RATES, TOUGH MARKET. WHY SMART STR INVESTORS ARE STILL BUYING!Most people think high interest rates and a slow market mean it’s a bad time to i...

How to Pre-Launch Your Airbnb & Get Bookings Before You’re Ready! | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 05

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AIRBNB LISTING NOT READY? GET BOOKINGS ANYWAY!Most hosts wait too long before listing their property—losing out on valuable early bookings.What if y...

Ep 232 - 7 Proven Ways to Find Co-Hosting Deals & Scale FAST!

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

STOP RENTING. START CO-HOSTING. HERE’S HOW!”Most people think rental arbitrage is the only way to get into short-term rentals—but they’re dead...

Ep 231 - He Quit His 6-Figure Job & Built a 37-Property STR Empire! with Mark Palmiere

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

HE LOST EVERYTHING… THEN BUILT A 37-STR EMPIRE!”Most people dream of quitting their soul-sucking 9-5.Mark Palmiere actually did it.From medical sa...

The Right Way to Analyze Co-Hosting Deals and Maximize STR Profits | The STR Scale Show w/ Mike Reilly | Ep 04

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Co-Hosting Deals? Most People Get This Wrong!Most STR hosts jump into co-hosting deals blindly—and lose money before they even start.In this episode...

Ep 230 - How He Built a $200M STR Empire from His Apartment with Pierre-Camille's Playbook

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

He started with an idea in his apartment—and built a $200M STR empire.In this episode, Pierre-Camille Hamana, CEO of Hospitable, reveals the untold ...

Ep 229 - He Quit Google to Build a 5- Million STR Empire, Here's How

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

They told him to play it safe. Instead, Mike Reilly left a dream job at Google to build 29 short-term rentals and a $5M business exit plan. Most STR h...

How this W2 Worker Went From 0-80 Airbnb Properties and Became a CEO | The STR Scale Show w/ Mike Reilly | Ep 03

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered how to go from 0 to 80 Airbnb properties and build a thriving short-term rental business? In this video, we break down the inspiring jou...