Episode 409 - Game Day Markets 455% Increase, Hotels Move Into STRs & Airbnb Allows Direct Bookings?!

Want to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here:https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7WEBINAR LINK:https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89sSources:1) https://rewiremedia.co/2026/09/01/marriott-hilton-wyndham-apartment-style-short-term-rentals-hotels/2) https://skift.com/2026/08/03/gen-z-millennials-vacation-ownership/3) https://www.hoteldive.com/news/airbnb-furthers-hotel-strategy-lark-partnership/826921/4) https://www.phocuswire.com/opinion/opinion-airbnb-making-us-rethink-direct-booking-means5) https://finance.yahoo.com/real-estate/articles/shrinkflation-hits-housing-homes-smaller-090704276.html6) https://www.lendingtree.com/home/mortgage/home-sizes-study/7) https://www.airdna.co/blog/college-football-short-term-rental-revenueFOLLOW US:https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoorehttps://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedomhttps://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmooreCONTACT US:[email protected]:00 Intro02:17 Market reactions to geopolitical tensions and interest rate changes04:00 Shout-outs to new STR property owners and market updates05:23 Major hospitality brands expanding into the STR and apartment market08:43 Timeshare properties and their evolving role in short-term rentals14:46 Airbnb's new direct booking feature and host strategies32:50 Shrinkflation's impact on home sizes and STR opportunities37:35 The rise of small, high-end, and niche properties45:43 The potential of college game day markets for STR52:58 Closing remarks and strategies for investors and hosts