THE STR GAME HAS CHANGED AND THE DATA PROVES IT.

AirDNA’s Chief Economist Jamie Lane joins the show to break down what’s actually happening behind the scenes in the short-term rental market...

...and why most hosts are missing the shift.

Inside this episode:

• The real story behind occupancy, rates, and guest demand in 2024
• Why “big box” managers are losing properties fast
• The key numbers top investors are watching (and how to use them)
• How AirDNA’s new tools are reshaping STR deal analysis
• The warning signs for hosts scaling past 50 units and what breaks first
• Why small, well-managed portfolios are quietly outperforming everyone

You’ll also hear how Jamie’s team is using AI and custom comps to bring never-before-seen clarity to STR investing...

...and what you can do to stay ahead.

Listen now to future-proof your portfolio before the data leaves you behind.

03:30 – Supply Shock: Why New STR Listings Are Surging Nationwide

07:00 – Booking Behavior: How Travelers Are Changing Their Habits

10:00 – Revenue Realities: The Decline in ADR and Occupancy Rates

13:30 – Market Saturation: Top Cities Facing Over-Supply Pressures

17:00 – Strategic Advantage: How to Win in Competitive Markets

21:00 – Data-Backed Decisions: Using AirDNA to Stay Ahead

24:00 – The Investor Shift: From Arbitrage to Ownership Models

27:00 – Resilience & Risk: Preparing for Softening Demand Cycles

30:00 – Long-Term Outlook: What Smart Operators Are Doing Next

Guest Bio:

Jamie Lane is Vice President of Research for AirDNA, a short-term rental data & analytics company. He is responsible for data analysis, thought leadership, and leveraging advanced analytical techniques to provide new insights into short-term rental supply, demand, and pricing trends. He has been published in academic and professional journals and regularly speaks at lodging industry forums.

Prior to AirDNA, Jamie spent 10 years as an economist at CBRE, leading research, forecasting and data intelligence teams to support client analysis. Mr. Lane is an active member of the National Association of Business Economists and the Atlanta Economics Club. Jamie holds a B.S. in Economics from the University of Georgia and an M.S. in Business Economics from Georgia State University.

Guest Link:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiehlane

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DIVORCED, BROKE… THEN SHE BUILT A 105-UNIT STR BUSINESS.

Ashley Freeman wasn’t supposed to be here.

Divorced, struggling to make ends meet as a tennis pro.

She took a chance on Airbnb with her farmhouse.

Now she manages over 105 units, leads a team of 25……

and lives a life most people only dream about.

In this powerful episode, Ashley reveals:

• How a side hustle became a 7-figure business
• The mindset shifts that changed everything
• Why systems + a strong team scaled her from 4 to 100+ properties
• How she created a 5-star guest experience that owners can’t stop raving about
• The identity shift required to step into true leadership

Success doesn’t happen overnight.

It happens when you refuse to quit.

Listen now and see how Ashley built an empire…

…one step, one belief, and one property at a time.

03:30 – From Rock Bottom to Rising Entrepreneur: Ashley’s Journey

07:00 – Faith, Grit, and Overcoming Self-Doubt in Business

10:00 – Rebuilding Self-Image: How Belief Rewires Success

13:30 – Tactical Scaling: Systems, Team Building, and Leadership Lessons

17:00 – Secrets to Sustainable Growth: Mindset, Service, and Strategy

20:30 – Life by Design: Building Freedom Through STR Success

24:00 – Living the Dream: Redneck Ranch, Soccer Travels, and Family First

Guest Bio:

Ashley Freeman is a 7-figure short-term rental expert who transformed her life through the power of short-term rentals. Starting with just one property, she scaled her business to 105 properties in under three years, growing from less than $50,000 in her first year to $2 million annually by year three, with the support and mentorship of STR Secrets and Conway Consulting. Passionate about serving others, Ashley is dedicated to helping people find the same freedom and life-changing opportunities that the short-term rental business gave her.

Guest Link:

https://www.instagram.com/velvet_ditch_villas

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NEW AIRBNB POLICY JUST DROPPED...AND IT COULD KILL YOUR LISTING.

If you collect emails, drop a guidebook link, or offer guests early check-in via Venmo…

You might be in violation of Airbnb’s new policy.

In this episode, Mike Reilly breaks down exactly what Airbnb’s new off-platform & fee transparency rules mean for STR hosts.

And how to stay compliant without losing control of your business.

You’ll learn:

• The exact actions Airbnb will now penalize (even by AI detection)
• Why asking for an email could get you flagged
• How to safely use guidebooks, QR codes, and text marketing
• The only way to charge guests for add-ons (without breaking policy)
• The smart way to collect damage waivers and manage taxes without risk

If 80% of your bookings come from Airbnb, you can’t afford to get this wrong.

02:30 – Dangerous Moves: Why Secret Messaging Will Get You Flagged

05:00 – Booking Extensions & Repeat Guests: What’s Now Off-Limits

07:30 – Is Direct Booking Worth It? Margins vs Platform Protection

10:00 – Hostfully Links, Guidebooks & Legal Loopholes Explained

13:00 – Mandatory Disclosures: HOA Rules, Emails & County Compliance

15:00 – Fee Transparency: Avoiding Suspensions With Clean Listings

18:00 – Payment Violations: Why Airbnb Bans Zelle, Venmo & Side Deals

21:00 – Damage Waivers Over Deposits: How to Protect and Profit

24:00 – Airbnb AI Enforcement: Messaging Triggers and Flagging Risks

27:00 – Contact Info Restrictions: What You Can and Can’t Ask Guests

30:00 – SMS Tactics: Getting Verbal Consent and Staying Compliant

33:00 – Future-Proofing: Will Airbnb Eliminate Direct Contact?

36:00 – Review Removal Struggles: Why AI Appeals Are Failing Hosts

39:00 – Case Study: Retaliatory Reviews & the Fight for Fairness

42:00 – Platform Fatigue: Why Community Knowledge is Your Best Weapon

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