My husband, Artem, and I are based in The Woodlands, TX, and are jumping into the STR business for the first time. Along with our three kids, we’ve driven through and seen almost every corner of 49 states 🚗 🏕️ (just missing Alaska). We are currently at Stage 2 of our journey. We’ve decided that STRs are definitely for us and are ready to start building a portfolio that we can grow across multiple states. Right now, we’re focused on getting our financing ready, defining our "buy box," and identifying our target markets. Our 90-Day Target: Analyze 40–60+ properties, create a buy box of 5-6 the best properties, and submit our first offer(s). In the best-case scenario, close on our very first STR! The biggest thing holding us back right now: absence of knowledge and experience with STR. We're on the learning stage of the process. Happy to be here!

Hey everyone! If you didn't sign up and/or missed the webinar this morning, you've gotta watch the recording below. It was awesome. Here's the quick rundown of what's inside (about 45 minutes): - The markets we'd actually buy in right now. Off-the-beaten-path locations where entry costs are lower, competition is thinner, and local demand is strong (Fredericksburg TX, Finger Lakes NY, Broken Bow OK, and more). - A live strIQ walkthrough. How we go from "interesting listing" to actual revenue and occupancy projections so you know if a deal pencils out before you waste weeks on it. - An $80K to $150K+ case study. A real property doing ~60% occupancy and ~$80K/year, and the exact playbook to reposition it to $150K+. - The design decisions that actually move revenue. Which upgrades drive ADR and bookings, and which "pretty" renovations quietly kill ROI. Lauren Sedlar from ALNU Design Co. and I walked through the full 7-step playbook, from picking the market all the way through design, branding, and the photoshoot that gets your listing clicked.