Ep 271 – Why Your STR Isn’t Making What It Should — And How to Fix It with Mark Lumpkin

2025-12-08T06:43:01-05:00

Your STR isn’t underperforming by accident — it’s underperforming because of decisions. In this episode, Chris and E sit down with Mark Lumpkin from STR Cribs, the company behind 500+ STR setups, to break down the real reasons properties fail and what the best operators do differently. If you’re buying, designing, furnishing, or managing STRs — this is a masterclass in thinking like a pro instead of an amateur. Inside this episode: • The biggest mistakes investors make when buying or furnishing STRs • Why “more amenities” isn’t the answer — strategic amenities are • How to work with (and filter [...]