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EPISODE · Jun 27, 2025 · 50 MIN

Data to Dollars: Unlocking STR Profits with The Airbnb Data Guy

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

In this episode, Taylor Jones sits down with the “Airbnb Data Guy” himself, John Bianchi, co-founder of STR Search and the brain behind hundreds of profitable short-term rentals. They unpack John’s exact process for identifying high-performing properties, avoiding bad buys, and why analyzing revenue drivers like pickleball courts and hot tubs can mean the difference between $80K and $200K.You'll learn:How to reverse-engineer success in any STR marketWhat “table stakes” amenities top listings always haveWhy cheap debt beats a fancy kitchenHow to efficiently allocate capital for max ROIThe secret sauce behind STR Search’s data modelsThis is one of the most practical and entertaining data breakdowns we've ever recorded. Whether you’re buying your first property or optimizing your tenth, don’t miss this one.___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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In this episode, Taylor Jones sits down with the “Airbnb Data Guy” himself, John Bianchi, co-founder of STR Search and the brain behind hundreds of profitable short-term rentals. They unpack John’s exact process for identifying high-performing properties, avoiding bad buys, and why analyzing revenue drivers like pickleball courts and hot tubs can mean the difference between $80K and $200K. You'll learn: How to reverse-engineer success in any STR marketWhat “table stakes” amenities top listing...

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