{"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":"Why the STR Market Isn’t Scary: Data-Driven Investing and Opportunity with Sandy Lee","slug":"why-the-str-market-isn-t-scary-data-driven-investing-and-opportunity-with-sandy-lee","published_at":"2026-06-09T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-str-sisterhood-5796781/why-the-str-market-isn-t-scary-data-driven-investing-and-opportunity-with-sandy-lee","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-str-sisterhood-5796781","url":"https://staceystjohn.com/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/bac85a31-b6c9-4693-a908-30e29d1f8b10.mp3","summary":"What if the “scary” short-term rental market you keep hearing about is actually one of the best opportunities you’ll see in the next decade—especially if you’re willing to get smart with your data? Most investors are backing out due to market noise; my guest today used engineering logic to lean in and build a highly resilient portfolio. In this episode, I’m joined by returning guest Sandy Lee, an engineer-turned-investor who built a multi-market STR portfolio in her 50s. We’re talking about grounding big brave moves in math rather than hype, and why right now is a powerful time to buy if you know how to stress-test a deal. We dive into: How Sandy spent eighteen months analyzing her first deal, using spreadsheets to move past analysis paralysis and into confident action. Sandy’s exact system for connecting AI directly to her property management software to run pacing analyses, build dashboards, and generate plain-language summaries twice a week. How to look beyond standard calculators to find hidden market catalysts—like shifting local regulations, nearby airport expansions, or reopening ski hills. Why pricing for momentum instead of ego out of the gate is critical in highly seasonal markets, and why professional photography remains non-negotiable. Overlooked pathways into the industry for hesitant investors, including house hacking, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and strategic co-hosting partnerships. But this isn't just about running analytics. It’s about the line between smart investing and pure speculation . We pull back the curtain on how to ensure your baseline numbers work on day one while still positioning your portfolio for massive long-term growth. You’ll hear real examples from competitive markets like Steamboat, Orange Beach, and the mountains of North Car…","meta_description":"What if the “scary” short-term rental market you keep hearing about is actually one of the best opportunities you’ll see in the next decade—especially if…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2854,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-str-sisterhood-5796781/episodes/why-the-str-market-isn-t-scary-data-driven-investing-and-opportunity-with-sandy-lee/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/why-the-str-market-isn-t-scary-data-driven-investing-and-opportunity-with-sandy-lee.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}