Mack Owen’s 7-Year STR Journey in Seattle
Summary
This article discusses Mack Owen's 7-year journey in Seattle's STR market, including his transition to 30-day stays and insights gained from the STR Legends community. Hosts can learn from his experience adapting to regulations and market changes, and consider networking for support.
Key Insights
- •In response to the pandemic, Mack shifted to 30-day stays and downsized to 30 units.
- •Mack Owen started in 2013 and scaled to 100 units before regulations impacted his business, prompting a pivot.
Action Items
- ✓Consider networking with other hosts to navigate market changes and regulations.Effort: lowImpact: medium
- ✓Evaluate your current business model and identify the need to adjust based on current circumstances.Effort: mediumImpact: high
Tools & Resources
- →STR Legends: Mack mentions the STR Legends community helped him get through the Coronavirus crisis.(support@strlegends.com)
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