Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals

From Hunches to Hard Data: Why Asset Intelligence Matters When Buying STRs, with Paul Kromidas


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In this episode of Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals, we sit down with Paul Kromidas, Founder & CEO of Summer, to talk about the growing need for asset intelligence in short-term rental investing, and why gut feel is no longer enough when deciding which properties to buy.

Paul shares his journey from building products at Airbnb to launching Summer, a powerful underwriting and asset management platform designed specifically for STR operators. Originally built as an internal tool while running his own rental portfolio, Summer is now helping operators and investors across the U.S. evaluate, acquire, and manage properties with more confidence and accuracy.

Key Topics Discussed:
1️⃣ Why post-COVID performance data is misleading and how to normalize it
2️⃣ The difference between pricing tools and true asset intelligence
3️⃣ How Summer helps operators know if a property will perform before they buy it
4️⃣ What investors, lenders, and operators are really looking for in STR data
5️⃣ Lessons from Paul’s time at Airbnb, including what makes a brand resilient

If you’re buying or managing STR properties without a reliable way to underwrite or track performance, this episode is a must-listen.

Connect with Paul:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-kromidas-a8343519/
Website: https://summeros.com/

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