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Ep 289 – From Tragedy to 65 Units: How Cara and Mark Truckey Built a Life and Business on Their Own Terms

2026-04-13T05:46:41-04:00

In 2016, Cara and Mark Truckey lost their 14-month-old son. He never woke up at daycare. Most couples don't survive a loss like that. Instead, it became the moment that changed everything. In this episode, E and Chris sit down with Cara and Mark Truckey — two STR Secrets boardroom alumni who have built a real estate portfolio of 65+ units across Wisconsin and Florida while raising three kids and running multiple businesses. This is one of the most honest and human conversations we have had on this show. In this episode Cara and Mark cover: - How losing their son [...]

Ep 289 – From Tragedy to 65 Units: How Cara and Mark Truckey Built a Life and Business on Their Own Terms2026-04-13T05:46:41-04:00

Ep 249 – How They Went from Helping One Homeowner to Building a Thriving STR Portfolio with Joe Rohne

2025-07-07T05:47:01-04:00

What started as a favor for one struggling homeowner turned into a multi-property, multi-market STR business, and a system built on honesty, hard lessons, and smart investing. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why most first-time hosts shouldn’t expect a profit (and what to aim for instead) • The $65K reno gamble that paid off, plus how to pitch owners to invest • 5 non-negotiables every STR investor needs to check before buying • How to match properties to real investor goals (not hype) • What to say when a listing has bad photos, ugly furniture, and zero bookings • How [...]

Ep 249 – How They Went from Helping One Homeowner to Building a Thriving STR Portfolio with Joe Rohne2025-07-07T05:47:01-04:00
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