How to Cash In on a Recession with STRs | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 07

LAUNCH EARLY. EARN MORE. DOMINATE STRS IN A DOWN MARKET. Most hosts wait too long to list their property. Losing the prime booking window and leaving thousands on the table. In this episode, we break down:How one STR booked $18,000 before the remodel was doneWhy booking windows matter—and how to win themThe Pre-Stay Checklist that guarantees 5-star reviewsHow economic downturns = once-in-a-decade STR opportunitiesWhy boutique STR operators are set to dominate as big players collapse Bear markets don’t break businesses…they build millionaires. Now is the time to pre-launch, optimize, and invest smart. 00:00 - Understanding Market Volatility in STR Investing 02:30 - Economic Trends Impacting Short-Term Rentals 05:15 - How Interest Rates Shape STR Profitability 08:40 - Inflation, Tariffs, and Their Effect on Real Estate 12:10 - Strategic Investing During Economic Uncertainty 16:30 - Recession-Proofing Your STR Business 20:00 - Leveraging Financial Cycles for Wealth Creation 24:15 - Building a Sustainable STR Portfolio in Any Market 28:45 - How Government Policies Affect STR Hosts 33:20 - Future-Proofing Your Real Estate Investments 38:10 - The Power of Data-Driven Decision Making 42:30 - Final Advice: Staying Ahead in an Unpredictable Market Get FREE Access to our Community and Weekly Trainings: group.strsecrets.com