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Ep – 283 From Bankruptcy to a $100M Real Estate Vision with Jonathan St.Leger

STRS Marketing2026-03-02T05:31:35-05:00

He built a “sexy” real estate portfolio in the early 2000s… Then 2008 hit. Reserves drained. Assets liquidated. Eventually — bankruptcy. Most investors never come back from that. In this episode, Jon St. Leger breaks down: • What the 2008 crash really felt like • Why he keeps his portfolio at 33% LTV • How to prepare for the next recession • What “Equity Manifestation” actually means • How he turned a 20-room motel into a 47-key boutique hotel • Why delayed gratification builds real wealth • The blue-collar advantage most people ignore If you’re serious about building generational wealth in [...]

Ep – 283 From Bankruptcy to a $100M Real Estate Vision with Jonathan St.LegerSTRS Marketing2026-03-02T05:31:35-05:00

Ep 264 – The Truth About STR Investing Abroad with Fabio Moro

STRS Marketing2025-10-20T05:56:33-04:00

Everyone wants a piece of the global STR market — but most will lose money doing it. Fabio Moro reveals the brutal truths of running short-term rentals in Italy, and what it really takes to survive in a shifting STR landscape. • Why most foreign investors get crushed in Italy • The systems you must have to manage remotely • What happens when the STR gold rush slows down • How to protect your properties from market shifts • Lessons from building a sustainable business, not a gamble Fabio Moro's Bio Formerly a Partner at a major commodity trading firm [...]

Ep 264 – The Truth About STR Investing Abroad with Fabio MoroSTRS Marketing2025-10-20T05:56:33-04:00

Ep 234 – How Jeremy Werden Built a 7-Figure Cohosting Business from Scratch!

STRS Marketing2025-04-28T07:48:20-04:00

FROM BROKE TO STR SUCCESS...HOW HE BUILT A 7-FIGURE BUSINESS! Jeremy Werden never planned on becoming a short-term rental investor. After losing his private equity job due to COVID, he had no choice. His first move? Boat rentals inspired by the Ozark TV show. His real breakthrough? Accidentally discovering cohosting and STR investing. Now, he runs a 7-figure STR business. Owns multiple properties, and built BNB Calc, the must-have deal analysis tool for Airbnb investors. In this episode, Jeremy reveals: ●︎ How he scaled from boat rentals to Airbnb empire ●︎ The 3 business levels that take you from [...]

Ep 234 – How Jeremy Werden Built a 7-Figure Cohosting Business from Scratch!STRS Marketing2025-04-28T07:48:20-04:00

Ep 233 – STR Investing in 2025: What Smart Investors Are Doing Differently! with Avery Carl

STRS Marketing2025-04-28T07:48:20-04:00

HIGH RATES, TOUGH MARKET. WHY SMART STR INVESTORS ARE STILL BUYING! Most people think high interest rates and a slow market mean it’s a bad time to invest in short-term rentals. But what if that’s exactly why now is the BEST time to buy? In this episode, Avery Carl breaks down: ●︎ Why 2023-2024 is tougher than 2008 for real estate—but still full of opportunity ●︎ How experienced investors are closing deals while everyone else hesitates ●︎ The biggest mistake new investors make when looking at STR properties ●︎ Why overpriced listings sit for months...and how to negotiate massive discounts ●︎ [...]

Ep 233 – STR Investing in 2025: What Smart Investors Are Doing Differently! with Avery CarlSTRS Marketing2025-04-28T07:48:20-04:00

Ep 223 – The $400 Million Hostel Brand with Michael Russell and Nathan St Cyr

STRS Marketing2025-04-28T07:48:21-04:00

Ready to scale your short-term rental or hostel business to new heights? In this episode, we’re uncovering proven strategies for building a $400 million hospitality brand, creating exceptional guest experiences, hiring and leading top-tier teams, and navigating zoning regulations for growth. Listen now and learn how to turn bold visions into reality! Michael Russell and Nathan St Cyr's Bio Michael Russell and Nathan St Cyr are the founders of Malama Capital and hosts of The Hotel Investor Playbook podcast. Connect with Michael and Nathan www.instagram.com/the_hotel_investor_playbook Connect with me Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Instagram| Youtube| Facebook Page | Linkedin https://linktr.ee/mikesjogren

Ep 223 – The $400 Million Hostel Brand with Michael Russell and Nathan St CyrSTRS Marketing2025-04-28T07:48:21-04:00

Ep 193 – Family First Investing: A Dad’s Journey to Financial Freedom with Ian Lobas

STRS Marketing2024-06-17T05:15:47-04:00

In this heartwarming and insightful episode, Ian Lobas shares his journey from balancing family life to achieving financial freedom. Discover how he prioritizes family while building a successful investment portfolio and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Ian Lobas' Bio Ian Lobas is a world-renowned coach, consultant, and speaker dedicated to empowering high-performing leaders to let go of their limitations and unlock their fullest potential. With a focus on authentic living and sustainable success, Ian's unique approach to personal growth and identity evolution guides people to become their most irreplaceable selves opening up the results they know are possible [...]

Ep 193 – Family First Investing: A Dad’s Journey to Financial Freedom with Ian LobasSTRS Marketing2024-06-17T05:15:47-04:00

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