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EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 37 MIN

Building my First Micro Resort

from STR Investing, The Podcast · host Taylor Jones & Mark Lumpkin

AI is changing business faster than ever — and short-term rentals are no exception.Mark Lumpkin sits down with Nick Korwin to talk about building a luxury micro resort from the ground up while working full-time in the AI and autonomous vehicle industry.Nick shares:How he transitioned from traditional rentals into short-term rentalsWhy he chose to build a micro resort instead of buying more housesThe lessons learned developing raw land into luxury cabinsHow he’s using AI to automate parts of his STR businessWhy unique stays continue to outperform average rentalsThe realities of scaling while still working a W2 jobHow technology is reshaping hospitality and operationsThe biggest mistakes investors make when developing propertiesThey also dive deep into the future of AI, automation, hospitality, and what STR operators should be paying attention to over the next few years.If you’ve ever thought about building something bigger than a traditional Airbnb — or wondered how AI could give you an edge in business — this episode is packed with insights.__Episode Sponsored By:STR SearchSTR Search is the industry leading property finder service. They've helped investors acquire over 215 profitable STRs across the US. If you'd like the data professionals to help you find your next STR, reach out to STRsearch.com

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AI is changing business faster than ever — and short-term rentals are no exception. Mark Lumpkin sits down with Nick Korwin to talk about building a luxury micro resort from the ground up while working full-time in the AI and autonomous vehicle industry. Nick shares: How he transitioned from traditional rentals into short-term rentalsWhy he chose to build a micro resort instead of buying more housesThe lessons learned developing raw land into luxury cabinsHow he’s using AI to automate parts o...

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