Episode 290 - Cameron & Jason┃How Two Friends Built A Successful STR Business

Want to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here: https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7 In this episode of the Vacation Rental Revolution podcast, Shawn Moore engages with Cameron Christensen and Jason Brown, two short-term rental investors who share their journey into the world of property management and investment. They discuss the importance of building strong relationships with property managers, the challenges of navigating the market, and the lessons learned throughout their investment process. BOOK THEIR PROPERTY: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1328327968547808350?adults=2&search_mode=regular_search&check_in=2025-01-08&check_out=2025-01-15&source_impression_id=p3_1736397546_P3iLvAJLBFRNuM63&previous_page_section_name=1000&federated_search_id=ec262d27-0c5d-42dd-a618-bdacda6a04a2 FOLLOW US: https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoore https://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedom https://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmoore Chapters: 00:00:00 Building Relationships with Property Managers 00:01:28 The Journey into Short-Term Rentals 00:05:11 Researching the Market and Underwriting Properties 00:09:57 Setting Property Goals and Partnership Dynamics 00:17:09 The Setup Phase: Designing and Launching the Property 00:24:14 Navigating Property Management Challenges 00:26:59 The Importance of Professional Photography 00:29:46 Understanding Seasonal Trends and Launch Timing 00:31:09 Booking Trends and Lead Times 00:32:49 Optimizing Pricing Strategies 00:38:05 Lessons Learned and Future Adjustments