Investing in STRs with Amish with Landon Schlabach

From Handwritten Checks to Managing 115+ STRs Across 14 States w/ Landon SchlabachIn this episode, Landon Schlabach shares his remarkable journey from flipping houses to building a thriving short-term rental property management company. Starting with just a few homeowners and handwritten checks, Landon scaled his operations to managing over 115 homes across 14 states—with deep roots in the Amish and Mennonite communities.We dive into:Why he pivoted away from rental arbitrage early onHow the pandemic became an unexpected growth acceleratorThe scrappy early days of doing everything soloHow a remote cabin in Pennsylvania changed everythingWhy not every investor is in it for cash flow—and why that’s okayHis approach to building relationships, earning trust, and growing organicallyWhether you're just getting started or scaling your STR business, Landon's story is packed with lessons on grit, trust, and jumping in before everything’s perfect.🎧 Tune in for one of the most down-to-earth origin stories in the space. → Learn more about Landon and his team: bnbbreeze.co/our-team → Attend Landon’s upcoming STR Summit in 2025 (use code strcribs10 for a discount): The STR Summit – Keys to Cash Flow__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