From Hunches to Hard Data: Why Asset Intelligence Matters When Buying STRs, with Paul Kromidas

Send us a message! In this episode of Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals, we sit down with Paul Kromidas, Founder & CEO of Summer, to talk about the growing need for asset intelligence in short-term rental investing, and why gut feel is no longer enough when deciding which properties to buy. Paul shares his journey from building products at Airbnb to launching Summer, a powerful underwriting and asset management platform designed specifically for STR operators. Originally built as an internal tool while running his own rental portfolio, Summer is now helping operators and investors across the U.S. evaluate, acquire, and manage properties with more confidence and accuracy. Key Topics Discussed: 1️⃣ Why post-COVID performance data is misleading and how to normalize it 2️⃣ The difference between pricing tools and true asset intelligence 3️⃣ How Summer helps operators know if a property will perform before they buy it 4️⃣ What investors, lenders, and operators are really looking for in STR data 5️⃣ Lessons from Paul’s time at Airbnb, including what makes a brand resilient If you’re buying or managing STR properties without a reliable way to underwrite or track performance, this episode is a must-listen. Connect with Paul: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-kromidas-a8343519/ Website: https://summeros.com/ ✨ Exclusive Offer to Alex & Annie Listeners: Get a free market assessment from Track with 3 to 5 actionable insights tailored to your business. (valued at $400) You will meet one-on-one with an expert to help evaluate your market, identify opportunities, and build a strategy to help you stand out. 👉 https://calendly.com/dstephens-tnsinc Go live with Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy by August 4, 2025, and receive Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Status for one year, 36000 bonus points, and a marketing feature on a Homes & Villas marketing channel after you launch: 👉 https://partners.homes-and-villas.marriott.com/s/event-property-managers-contact-us?ev=AApod25 Get a free Growth Hack Review and P&L Evaluation when you mention “Alex & Annie” during your discovery call with the Grand Welcome team: 👉 https://calendly.com/michelle-marquis-grandwelcome/30min #vacationrentals #shorttermrentals #assetintelligence