About this podcast
Increasing regulation, market saturation, and rising interest rates... Still think short term rentals make sense? You're not alone. Join industry experts Bill Faeth, successful STR host and investor, and Kenny Bedwell, founder of STR Insights and data junky, as they discuss how you can invest in this lucrative industry while still staying ahead of the curve, identifying trends before they happen - or blowing them outright with their own insights! The short term rental industry is booming and there are many benefits to investing in this type of property. Whether you’re a first-time investor or looking for your next investment, we have insights that will help guide the way forward!
Episodes
The newest 20 of 108 episodes
- Where to Invest in 2025 · 19 min · Episode 109Bill and Kenny discuss investment strategies for 2025, starting with a critical evaluation of Asheville, North Carolina. The experts suggest that the market is becoming overly…
- From No Regulation to Complete Ban on STR's · 16 min · Episode 108Kenny shares his personal experience with regulatory changes in Buffalo, New York, which went from no regulation to a complete shutdown of non-owner-occupied short-term rentals…
- Buying & Selling BnB's Based on Revenue · 16 min · Episode 107Bill and Kenny highlights the importance of buying properties based on their intrinsic value rather than inflated revenue figures. Kenny Bedwell criticizes realtors who sell…
- New Short Term Rental Purchase: Now what? · 19 min · Episode 106Bill and Kenny emphasize the importance of having a game plan when purchasing properties and qualifying them for material participation. They discuss the need to focus on value…
- Underwriting In Today's Economy · 23 min · Episode 105Bill and Kenny delve into the complexities of investing in short-term rentals amidst increasing regulations, market saturation, and rising interest rates. They discuss the…
- Amenities that work Today · 27 min · Episode 104Bill and Kenny explore how to navigate current challenges in the short-term rental market, including increasing regulations, market saturation, and rising interest rates. They…
- Maximize Your Airbnb Profits: Revenue Management Strategies · 23 min · Episode 103Bill and Kenny tackle the challenges facing short-term rentals, including increasing regulations, market saturation, and rising interest rates. They emphasize the importance of…
- Should I Buy Now Or Wait? · 22 min · Episode 102Bill and Kenny dive into the challenges faced by short-term rental investors amidst increasing regulations, market saturation, and rising interest rates. They discuss strategic…
- Top 3 Strategies To Prepare For The Shoulder Season · 18 min · Episode 101Bill and Kenny dive into the nuances of preparing for the shoulder season in the short-term rental market. They highlight the importance of understanding booking lead times…
- Why You Should attend the STR Scale Summit · 16 min · Episode 100Bill and Kenny discuss the impact of increasing regulation, market saturation, and rising interest rates on short-term rental investments. They introduce the upcoming STR Scale…
- Can you generate $500K on an Airbnb? · 22 min · Episode 99Bill Faeth and Kenny Bedwell challenge the belief that making $500,000 in gross revenue from a single short-term rental is impossible. They discuss key strategies, such as…
- Should You Prepare For A Recession? · 22 min · Episode 98Bill Faeth and Kenny Bedwell delve into the current economic landscape affecting short term rentals, including increasing regulations, market saturation, and rising interest…
- Bigger or Smaller... · 15 min · Episode 97Bill Faeth and Kenny Bedwell delve into the complexities of investing in short-term rentals amidst increasing regulation, market saturation, and rising interest rates. They…
- ADR's are falling. Now what? · 20 min · Episode 96Bill Faeth and Kenny Bedwell delve into strategies for staying profitable amidst challenges such as decreasing average daily rates (ADRs), increasing competition, and market…
- The STR Backup Plan. MTR? LTR? · 20 min · Episode 95Bill Faeth and Kenny Bedwell tackle the mindset necessary for success in the short-term rental (STR) market, strongly opposing the idea of having a backup plan like midterm or…
- Navigating the Future of Short-Term Rentals · 21 min · Episode 94Bill Faeth and Kenny Bedwell dive into the evolving landscape of short-term rentals (STRs), discussing the impact of increasing regulations, market saturation, and rising…
- Do This Before You Buy Your First Airbnb! · 24 min · Episode 93This episode of STRonomics is proudly sponsored by MarketMySTR.com, the leading marketing platform for STR Industries. In this episode of STRonomics, hosts Bill Faeth and Kenny…
- How We Balance STR's-Work-Family and Faith · 30 min · Episode 92This episode of STRonomics is proudly sponsored by MarketMySTR.com, the leading marketing platform for STR Industries. In this episode of STRonomics hosts Bill Faeth and Kenny…
- Opportunity Cost Lost by Crazy Fees · 25 min · Episode 91This episode of STRonomics is proudly sponsored by MarketMySTR.com, the leading marketing platform for STR Industries. In this episode of STRonomics, hosts Bill Faeth and Kenny…
- How to find properties that cash flow $50K+ · 24 min · Episode 90This episode of STRonomics is proudly sponsored by MarketMySTR.com, the leading marketing platform for STR Industries. In this episode of STRonomics, industry insiders Bill…
