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Josh Peterson didn’t start in short-term rentals by chasing deals. He started by solving a problem.
After too many mediocre hotel stays visiting his daughter at UNC, he bought a home near campus. What started as a second home quickly turned into a high-performing short-term rental—and then a full-on business.
But here’s where it gets interesting.
Instead of rushing to scale, Josh hit pause. He went back, optimized his first property, and unlocked a 35% revenue increase and a major jump in occupancy.
In this episode, we break down:
If you’re thinking about your next property, this episode might change how you approach it.
Resources mentioned:
Check out Josh's STR at: https://phdstays.com/
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Josh Peterson didn’t start in short-term rentals by chasing deals. He started by solving a problem.
After too many mediocre hotel stays visiting his daughter at UNC, he bought a home near campus. What started as a second home quickly turned into a high-performing short-term rental—and then a full-on business.
But here’s where it gets interesting.
Instead of rushing to scale, Josh hit pause. He went back, optimized his first property, and unlocked a 35% revenue increase and a major jump in occupancy.
In this episode, we break down:
If you’re thinking about your next property, this episode might change how you approach it.
Resources mentioned:
Check out Josh's STR at: https://phdstays.com/

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