In this special co-hosted episode of the STR Investing Podcast, Mark Lumpkin and Taylor Jones sit down together for only the second time to deliver a real-time “State of the Union” for short-term rentals in mid-2025.

From front-end data and acquisitions to back-end renovations and management, they share what’s working, what’s not, and where the smart money is moving right now.

You’ll hear:

• Why investors are winning at the ends of the bedroom count spectrum and why 3-4 beds are becoming “no man’s land” in many markets
• How small, niche 1-2 bedroom getaways are rivaling the returns of mega properties
• The rising costs, permitting headaches, and contractor pitfalls impacting renovations
• Why picking the right property manager can make or break your investment
• How the “Big Beautiful Bill” is driving high-income earners into STRs for tax strategy and wealth building
• The design and amenity decisions that actually move the revenue needle
• How to think strategically about interest rates, seasonality, and timing your next purchase

If you want to understand the shifts shaping today’s STR market and how to adapt before you get left behind, this episode is packed with timely insights you can put into action.