{"podcast":{"title":"The STR Sisterhood","slug":"the-str-sisterhood-5796781","podcast_index_feed_id":5796781,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-str-sisterhood/","website_url":"https://staceystjohn.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/980d6a48-fbe3-44fb-a1f4-f8c0714e3fc1/the-str-sisterhood-cover-art.jpg","author":"Stacey St. John","episode_count":185,"summary":"Whether you’re brand new to Airbnb or an experienced Superhost, you’re giving yourself the gift of financial freedom and FUN when you enter the short-term rental space. If there’s anyone who knows this, it’s Stacey St. John. She built a 7-figure STR portfolio in less than two years and was able to leave her W2 thanks to the earnings from her properties. Today, she’s living the life she was always meant to live – on her terms. And on her new podcast, The STR Sisterhood, she’s sharing how you can, too! On this show, it’s all about you and your short-term rental journey. You’ll hear actionable advice from industry experts as well as inspiring stories from real women about their experiences, achievements, frustrations, and challenges…and how they’ve managed to turn their short-term rental dreams into reality. If you’re an ambitious woman who’s looking to have a 5-star Airbnb business on your hands without having to sacrifice the things you love, then tune in every week for all the goodness!","last_synced_at":"2026-06-16T14:17:47.351647+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-str-sisterhood-5796781"},"episode":{"title":"From Lender to Investor: Lessons on Building a Smarter Short-Term Rental Portfolio with Parker Borofsky","slug":"from-lender-to-investor-lessons-on-building-a-smarter-short-term-rental-portfolio-with-parker-borofsky","published_at":"2025-12-30T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-str-sisterhood-5796781/from-lender-to-investor-lessons-on-building-a-smarter-short-term-rental-portfolio-with-parker-borofsky","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-str-sisterhood-5796781","url":"https://staceystjohn.com/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f551275d-e399-46a8-85e9-3d90239ea983.mp3","summary":"Building a successful vacation rental portfolio isn’t just about numbers—it’s about strategy, intuition, and having the confidence to trust both. In this episode, we explore what it really looks like to invest with intention, think long-term, and build a business rooted in education rather than hype. In today’s episode, I sit down with the incredible Parker Borofsky, whose passion for lending and vacation rental investing shines through every story she shares. From her early days as Avery Carl’s lender to becoming a seasoned investor herself, Parker offers a behind-the-scenes look at a journey shaped by curiosity, courage, and thoughtful decision-making. In this conversation, Parker shares: How her early career in lending gave her an “under the hood” view of what truly makes a short-term rental successful—and how she used that insight to build a portfolio spanning the Smokies and Florida’s Panhandle The remarkable story behind acquiring a bona fide Frank Lloyd Wright home in Kentucky, including the family connections and moments of serendipity that led her there What it’s really like to invest during uncertain and unpredictable times, and why balancing solid research with gut instinct allowed her to seize opportunities others overlooked The unique challenges and rewards of restoring and short-term renting a historic home, from navigating appraisals to thoughtfully weaving the property’s history into the guest experience Why putting heart and education above hype—and surrounding yourself with the right community—is essential to building a more meaningful, sustainable business Parker’s insights and grounded enthusiasm make this episode a must-listen for anyone looking to build a smarter, more intentional vacation rental portfolio. It’s filled with practical takeaways, mi…","meta_description":"Building a successful vacation rental portfolio isn’t just about numbers—it’s about strategy, intuition, and having the confidence to trust both. In this…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2981,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-str-sisterhood-5796781/episodes/from-lender-to-investor-lessons-on-building-a-smarter-short-term-rental-portfolio-with-parker-borofsky/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-str-sisterhood-5796781/from-lender-to-investor-lessons-on-building-a-smarter-short-term-rental-portfolio-with-parker-borofsky.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}