# Episode 382 - Investing In STRs Did NOT Go As Planned... Members Share Biggest Problems

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Podcast: [Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast: Building Lifestyle & Financial Freedom With Short-Term Rentals](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vacation-rental-revolution-podcast-building-lifestyle-financial-freedom-with-short-term-rentals-80243)
Published: 2026-05-29T06:00:00+00:00
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