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In this powerful episode of The Mike Litton Experience, host Mike Litton sits down with John Bianchi, the Airbnb Data Guy and founder of STRSearch.com, to uncover his remarkable journey from struggling rental arbitrage investor to building one of the most trusted names in short-term rental (STR) data analytics.
John shares how he went from nearly losing everything during COVID to helping investors identify profitable short-term rental properties backed by hard data. Discover how his obsession with data turned into a global business that’s helped investors close 250+ profitable Airbnb properties and secure partnerships with major investment funds exceeding $100 million.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, real estate investor, or just someone chasing your next big opportunity, this episode delivers hard-earned lessons on resilience, strategy, and purpose.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
How John transformed failure into a thriving data-driven business
Why rental arbitrage isn’t a sustainable long-term model
The power of Airbnb data and how it predicts real profitability
How STRSearch.com helps investors find high-ROI short-term rentals
The life lessons behind entrepreneurship, persistence, and helping others
Insider tips on optimizing your Airbnb listings for maximum profit
Guest Spotlight:
John Bianchi is known globally as “The Airbnb Data Guy.” He’s the founder of STRSearch.com, a platform helping investors locate high-performing short-term rentals through precise data analysis. His expertise has led to over $100 million in institutional investment and helped hundreds of hosts build sustainable, data-backed Airbnb businesses.
Don’t forget to subscribe!
If you love real stories of entrepreneurship, success, and resilience — hit that Subscribe button, click the notification bell, and join us every week for more inspiring conversations on The Mike Litton Experience! Visit STRSearch.com → https://www.strsearch.com
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In this powerful episode of The Mike Litton Experience, host Mike Litton sits down with John Bianchi, the Airbnb Data Guy and founder of STRSearch.com, to uncover his remarkable journey from struggling rental arbitrage investor to building one of the most trusted names in short-term rental (STR) data analytics.
John shares how he went from nearly losing everything during COVID to helping investors identify profitable short-term rental properties backed by hard data. Discover how his obsession with data turned into a global business that’s helped investors close 250+ profitable Airbnb properties and secure partnerships with major investment funds exceeding $100 million.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, real estate investor, or just someone chasing your next big opportunity, this episode delivers hard-earned lessons on resilience, strategy, and purpose.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
How John transformed failure into a thriving data-driven business
Why rental arbitrage isn’t a sustainable long-term model
The power of Airbnb data and how it predicts real profitability
How STRSearch.com helps investors find high-ROI short-term rentals
The life lessons behind entrepreneurship, persistence, and helping others
Insider tips on optimizing your Airbnb listings for maximum profit
Guest Spotlight:
John Bianchi is known globally as “The Airbnb Data Guy.” He’s the founder of STRSearch.com, a platform helping investors locate high-performing short-term rentals through precise data analysis. His expertise has led to over $100 million in institutional investment and helped hundreds of hosts build sustainable, data-backed Airbnb businesses.
Don’t forget to subscribe!
If you love real stories of entrepreneurship, success, and resilience — hit that Subscribe button, click the notification bell, and join us every week for more inspiring conversations on The Mike Litton Experience! Visit STRSearch.com → https://www.strsearch.com