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In this episode, I’m joined by my good friend and fellow Airbnb host, Julia, who shares her honest experience of becoming a first-time mom and first-time short-term rental investor—at the same time. We’re talking about pregnancy, property launches, hot tub struggles, and what it's really like to manage an STR with a newborn in tow. Whether you're a mom, future mom, or just juggling a lot while trying to build your STR business, this one’s for you.
This episode is raw, relatable, and packed with real-life tips for any host juggling a big life change. Julia keeps it honest about what’s hard, what’s possible, and what she wishes she knew when she started. If you're building a short-term rental business while also building your family—you’re not alone.
Thinking about buying an STR while navigating a big life change too?
DM me on Instagram at @theairbnbroadmap with your questions or share your progress! I’d love to cheer you on and help you out.
Ready to launch your first (or next) short-term rental the smart way?
Check out the Airbnb Roadmap Accelerator—my signature course that walks you through every step, from setup to success. Airbnb Roadmap listeners get $50 off with the promo code. Need 1:1 help? Check out my mentorship program!
00:00 – Intro & how Julia and I met
01:02 – Julia’s background & first-time investor journey
03:36 – Why they invested before buying a primary home
07:54 – Surprise: pregnant after the offer was accepted!
12:09 – Launching an STR while 6 months pregnant
14:39 – Splitting responsibilities with a supportive partner
16:15 – The truth about hot tubs (and how they manage theirs)
21:35 – Balancing STR tasks with newborn life
24:48 – The reality of hosting during maternity leave
28:00 – How becoming a mom changed her STR setup
30:29 – Biggest struggles (and what helped the most)
35:13 – Plans for expanding and future use of their STR
36:10 – Final advice for first-time moms and first-time investors
41:45 – Where to find Julia online
Know a mom, investor, or STR host who needs to hear this episode?
Hit subscribe, leave a review, and send this to someone who’s navigating the same season. We’re all figuring it out—let’s do it together.
In this episode, I’m joined by my good friend and fellow Airbnb host, Julia, who shares her honest experience of becoming a first-time mom and first-time short-term rental investor—at the same time. We’re talking about pregnancy, property launches, hot tub struggles, and what it's really like to manage an STR with a newborn in tow. Whether you're a mom, future mom, or just juggling a lot while trying to build your STR business, this one’s for you.
This episode is raw, relatable, and packed with real-life tips for any host juggling a big life change. Julia keeps it honest about what’s hard, what’s possible, and what she wishes she knew when she started. If you're building a short-term rental business while also building your family—you’re not alone.
Thinking about buying an STR while navigating a big life change too?
DM me on Instagram at @theairbnbroadmap with your questions or share your progress! I’d love to cheer you on and help you out.
Ready to launch your first (or next) short-term rental the smart way?
Check out the Airbnb Roadmap Accelerator—my signature course that walks you through every step, from setup to success. Airbnb Roadmap listeners get $50 off with the promo code. Need 1:1 help? Check out my mentorship program!
00:00 – Intro & how Julia and I met
01:02 – Julia’s background & first-time investor journey
03:36 – Why they invested before buying a primary home
07:54 – Surprise: pregnant after the offer was accepted!
12:09 – Launching an STR while 6 months pregnant
14:39 – Splitting responsibilities with a supportive partner
16:15 – The truth about hot tubs (and how they manage theirs)
21:35 – Balancing STR tasks with newborn life
24:48 – The reality of hosting during maternity leave
28:00 – How becoming a mom changed her STR setup
30:29 – Biggest struggles (and what helped the most)
35:13 – Plans for expanding and future use of their STR
36:10 – Final advice for first-time moms and first-time investors
41:45 – Where to find Julia online
Know a mom, investor, or STR host who needs to hear this episode?
Hit subscribe, leave a review, and send this to someone who’s navigating the same season. We’re all figuring it out—let’s do it together.