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STRonomics
by Bill Faeth & Kenny Bedwell
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
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Where to Invest in 2025
Bill 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 competitive, requiring significant investment to stay ahead. They stress the importance of niche markets and unique...
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From No Regulation to Complete Ban on STR's
Kenny 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. Bill and Kenny discuss the importance of having a seat at the table for advocacy prior to regulatory changes, drawing...
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Buying & Selling BnB's Based on Revenue
Bill and Kenny highlights the importance of buying properties based on their intrinsic value rather than inflated revenue figures. Kenny Bedwell criticizes realtors who sell properties based on gross income rather than actual value and cautions against over-reliance on revenue projections. They...
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New Short Term Rental Purchase: Now what?
Bill 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 additions and timely refreshes to maintain property appeal. The conversation includes tax strategies, particularly…
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Underwriting In Today's Economy
Bill and Kenny delve into the complexities of investing in short-term rentals amidst increasing regulations, market saturation, and rising interest rates. They discuss the critical aspects of underwriting, focusing on debt service, expenses, and revenue estimation. They emphasize the importance…
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Amenities that work Today
Bill and Kenny explore how to navigate current challenges in the short-term rental market, including increasing regulations, market saturation, and rising interest rates. They focus on how to strategically invest in amenities like pickleball courts, saunas, and geo-domes to enhance guest…
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Maximize Your Airbnb Profits: Revenue Management Strategies
Bill and Kenny tackle the challenges facing short-term rentals, including increasing regulations, market saturation, and rising interest rates. They emphasize the importance of hiring a professional revenue manager to navigate these challenges and provide insights into dynamic pricing strategies....
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Should I Buy Now Or Wait?
Bill and Kenny dive into the challenges faced by short-term rental investors amidst increasing regulations, market saturation, and rising interest rates. They discuss strategic investments and the timing of buying properties, emphasizing the importance of constant market vigilance and prudent...
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Top 3 Strategies To Prepare For The Shoulder Season
Bill 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, optimizing pricing well in advance, and adapting strategies based on market demands. Bill and Kenny discuss their personal...
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Why You Should attend the STR Scale Summit
Bill 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 Summit, a free virtual conference on August 16th and 17th, featuring over a dozen industry experts on topics like...
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Can you generate $500K on an Airbnb?
Bill 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 selecting the right market, creating unique guest experiences, and ensuring high-quality amenities, that can help investors...
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Should You Prepare For A Recession?
Bill Faeth and Kenny Bedwell delve into the current economic landscape affecting short term rentals, including increasing regulations, market saturation, and rising interest rates. They highlight key strategies for staying ahead of the market and discuss crucial topics such as interest rates, the...
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Bigger or Smaller...
Bill Faeth and Kenny Bedwell delve into the complexities of investing in short-term rentals amidst increasing regulation, market saturation, and rising interest rates. They discuss the merits and drawbacks of investing in large versus small properties and emphasize the importance of finding the...
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ADR's are falling. Now what?
Bill Faeth and Kenny Bedwell delve into strategies for staying profitable amidst challenges such as decreasing average daily rates (ADRs), increasing competition, and market saturation. They emphasize the importance of adjusting pricing strategies, enhancing property features, and leveraging...
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The STR Backup Plan. MTR? LTR?
Bill 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 long-term rentals (MTR or LTR). They share insights from their vast experiences, emphasizing going all-in on STRs, even…
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Navigating the Future of Short-Term Rentals
Bill Faeth and Kenny Bedwell dive into the evolving landscape of short-term rentals (STRs), discussing the impact of increasing regulations, market saturation, and rising interest rates on investing strategies. They explore the importance of staying ahead by identifying trends and leveraging...
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Do This Before You Buy Your First Airbnb!
This 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 Bedwell delve into the complexities of investing in short term rentals given the current challenges of increasing...
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How We Balance STR's-Work-Family and Faith
This 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 Bedwell dive deep into the challenges and strategies of balancing the demanding world of short-term rentals with personal...
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Opportunity Cost Lost by Crazy Fees
This 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 Bedwell dive into the complexities of the short-term rental market, offering insights on how to stay ahead despite...
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How to find properties that cash flow $50K+
This episode of STRonomics is proudly sponsored by MarketMySTR.com, the leading marketing platform for STR Industries. In this episode of STRonomics, industry insiders Bill Faeth and Kenny Bedwell dive deep into the strategies for identifying and investing in short-term rental properties capable…
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Everything has Changed.
This 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 Bedwell explore effective investment strategies for short-term rental hosts amidst the challenges of increased…
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How to know when you should sell.
This episode of STRonomics is proudly sponsored by MarketMySTR.com, the leading marketing platform for STR Industries. This episode kicks off with a light-hearted anecdote about karaoke, quickly moving into the heart of discussing real estate in the short-term rental (STR) market. The hosts, Bill...
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Increase Revenue Big Time By Niching Down
This episode of STRonomics is proudly sponsored by MarketMySTR.com, the leading marketing platform for STR Industries. In this episode of STRonomics, hosts are joined by Bill Faeth and Kenny Bedwell to explore the importance of niche marketing in the short-term rental (STR) industry. They discuss...
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Boosting ADR vs. Maximizing Occupancy
This 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 Bedwell dive into the topic of how certain property amenities, like coffee bars, murals, bikes, and air conditioning,...
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Biggest Mistakes in 2023 Not To Repeat in 2024
This episode of STRonomics is proudly sponsored by MarketMySTR.com, the leading marketing platform for STR Industries. Bill Faeth from Build STR Wealth and Kenny Bedwell from STR Insights discuss the prevalent mistakes in the short term rental industry, specifically overspending on design and…
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Should you trust your agent?
This episode of STRonomics is proudly sponsored by MarketMySTR.com, the leading marketing platform for STR Industries. In this episode of STRonomics, Bill Faeth and Kenny Bedwell discuss the role of real estate agents in the short-term rental property market. They argue that while agents can...
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Location. Location. Location.
This episode of STRonomics is proudly sponsored by MarketMySTR.com, the leading marketing platform for STR Industries. In this episode of STRonomics, the hosts discuss the importance of location in the success of short-term rental (STR) properties. Their guest, Kenny Bedwell, shares his firsthand...
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How to Rank #1 on Airbnb in 2024
This episode of STRonomics is proudly sponsored by MarketMySTR.com, the leading marketing platform for STR Industries. In this episode, industry experts Bill Faeth and Kenny Bedwell discuss strategies to stay ahead in the short-term rental market amid increasing regulations, market saturation…
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Why Investable Markets Shift Quickly
This episode of STRonomics is proudly sponsored by MarketMySTR.com, the leading marketing platform for STR Industries. In this episode of STRonomics, Bill Faeth and Kenny Bedwell discuss the impact of increasing regulation, market saturation, and rising interest rates on short-term rentals...
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Don't Bank on the Future
This episode of STRonomics is proudly sponsored by MarketMySTR.com, the leading marketing platform for STR Industries. In this episode of STRonomics, industry experts Bill Faeth and Kenny Bedwell discuss how to stay ahead of the curve in short-term rental investments amidst increasing regulation,...
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Top Markets To Invest In
This episode of STRonomics is proudly sponsored by MarketMySTR.com, the leading marketing platform for STR Industries. Link to PDF: https://www.strinsights.com/top-investable-short-term-rental-markets-2024-report In this episode of STRonomics, Kenny and Bill share details about the new…
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2024 Predictions
This 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 Bedwell discuss the outlook for short term rental investors in 2024. They reckon that the future market performance...
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Unpacking the Pumpkin Plan
This episode is Sponsored by MarketMySTR.com the STR Industries #1 marketing platform. In this episode of STRonomics, hosts discuss the business strategy called 'The Pumpkin Plan' and its application in the Short-Term Rental (STR) business. The hosts analyze the strategy that starts from…
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Deep Dive Into "Real" Market Analysis
This episode is Sponsored by MarketMySTR.com the STR Industries #1 marketing platform. In this episode, Bill Faeth and Kenny Bedwell discuss the considerations and strategies when investing in real estate and markets. They explore the importance of understanding the markets, finding value in data...
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Rankings and Revenue Management
This episode is Sponsored by MarketMySTR.com the STR Industries #1 marketing platform. In this discussion, the hosts dive into key aspects of revenue management in short-term rentals. They emphasize that improvement in conversion rates is the key to maximizing revenue, needing prioritization over...
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Why Before The Why
This episode is Sponsored by MarketMySTR.com the STR Industries #1 marketing platform. In this episode of STRonomics, hosts Bill Faeth and Kenny Bedwell, founder of STR Insights, discuss the importance of understanding one's 'why' in the realm of property investment and the role of coaching in...
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Finding Big Deals
This episode is Sponsored by MarketMySTR.com the STR Industries #1 marketing platform. Watch this podcast each Thursday on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnheh3vx0hT5Y7uHWhBs8kA STR Data Hosts Facebook Page Instagram: Kenny_Bedwell You can find more of Bill online at: Bill...
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How To Attract Off Season Guests
This episode is Sponsored by MarketMySTR.com the STR Industries #1 marketing platform. We handle the day-to-day tasks of your short-term rental, giving you the freedom to grow your business and focus on the things that matter most. In the dynamic landscape of short-term rentals, success lies in…
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Is It Better To Buy Smaller or Larger Properties
This episode is Sponsored by MarketMySTR.com the STR Industries #1 marketing platform. We handle the day-to-day tasks of your short-term rental, giving you the freedom to grow your business and focus on the things that matter most. In the dynamic landscape of short-term rentals, success lies in…
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Underwriting Properties In Today's Volatile Climate
This episode is Sponsored by MarketMySTR.com the STR Industries #1 marketing platform. Topic: Underwriting for Short-Term Rentals: Emphasis on the need for diligent underwriting in the current market. Highlighting the importance of the Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) in underwriting. Key...
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Pre-Purchase Checklist
This episode is Sponsored by MarketMySTR.com the STR Industries #1 marketing platform. Real estate investing checklist. 0:00 Identify your market and buyer persona to craft an effective offer. Define goals before purchasing a property, says Kenny Bedwell. Investment goals and strategies. 5:46…
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Walk Before You Run Into A New Market
This episode is Sponsored by MarketMySTR.com the STR Industries #1 marketing platform. Kenny and Bill discuss the importance of taking measured steps when investing in short-term rentals (STRs). They share their recent experiences with a new market and offer valuable insights for aspiring STR...
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Top cost segregation markets in 2023
This episode is Sponsored by MarketMySTR.com the STR Industries #1 marketing platform. We handle the day-to-day tasks of your short-term rental, giving you the freedom to grow your business and focus on the things that matter most. In the dynamic landscape of short-term rentals, success lies in…
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How much should you spend on design
This episode is Sponsored by MarketMySTR.com the STR Industries #1 marketing platform. We handle the day-to-day tasks of your short-term rental, giving you the freedom to grow your business and focus on the things that matter most. In the dynamic landscape of short-term rentals, success lies in…
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Why You Should Buy in New York City Right Now
In this episode of "STRonomics," hosts Bill Faeth and Kenny Bedwell discuss the opportunities and challenges of investing in urban short-term rentals, particularly in cities like New York and other urban markets. They highlight the key takeaways and insights from their discussion, including the...
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How to find the best STR Realtor & When to fire them
Bill Faith and Kenny Bedwell, hosts of STRonomics podcast, discuss the importance of choosing the right short-term rental (STR) realtor and when to consider ending that relationship. They highlight the significance of finding an STR realtor who understands the market and the specifics of STR...
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Don't Bank on Future Interest Rates Today!
We handle the day-to-day tasks of your short-term rental, giving you the freedom to grow your business and focus on the things that matter most. In the dynamic landscape of short-term rentals, success lies in the details. At STR Super VAs, we bring expertise to every facet of your business,...
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Don't Even Ask For The Seller's Rent Roll
This episode of STRonomics is proudly sponsored by MarketMySTR.com, the leading marketing platform for STR Industries. Welcome to another episode of STRonomics! In this episode, hosts Bill and Kenny discuss why relying solely on rent rolls when purchasing an investment property is a mistake. They...
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Building vs Buying STR's
This episode of STRonomics is proudly sponsored by MarketMySTR.com, the leading marketing platform for STR Industries. Join Bill and Kenny as they dive into the exciting topic of building new properties versus buying short-term rentals. In this engaging conversation, they explore the dynamics of...
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How was your summer?
This episode of STRonomics is proudly sponsored by MarketMySTR.com, the leading marketing platform for STR Industries. Join us on this episode of STRonomics as Kenny and Bill delve into their summer experiences and the evolving market landscape. Kenny kicks off by highlighting his new properties...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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!
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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...
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