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22. Airbnb & Motherhood: How Julia Launched Her STR While Pregnant


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Airbnb and Motherhood: How Julia Launched Her STR While Pregnant
Episode Summary

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.

Key Takeaways
  • What it’s like buying and launching an Airbnb while pregnant
  • Why Julia and her husband invested before buying a primary home
  • How to set up your STR to run smoothly during life transitions
  • The truth about hot tubs (and what it takes to maintain them)
  • Baby-friendly upgrades to consider for your property

  • Why Listen to This Episode?

    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.

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              • Let’s Connect

                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.

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                Chapters

                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

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                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.

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                How to Start an AirbnbBy Brittany Wenninger