Crushing the STR Game in Nashville

Crushing the STR Game in Nashville

about 5 years agoNashville, TNScore: 78
Growth & Marketing
Arbitrage
Multiple Properties
Market Research
Team Management
Mid-Term Rental

Summary

This article discusses how a short-term rental (STR) business in Nashville, Tennessee, successfully navigated the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic using the master lease model, extended stays, and focused on providing housing for medical professionals. Hosts can learn from the strategies implemented during a crisis to expand their portfolio and adapt to changing market conditions.

Key Insights

  • Revenue dropped 95% in one week for the featured STR company due to the pandemic.
  • The STR company focused on extended stays (up to 6 months) to adapt to changing market conditions.

Action Items

  • Consider exploring the master lease model and targeting extended stays to diversify revenue streams, particularly during market fluctuations.
    Effort: medium
    Impact: medium
  • Build a team of independent contractors and outsource tasks as quickly as possible to enable scalability.
    Effort: medium
    Impact: medium

Tools & Resources

  • Get Paid for Your Pad: How to Maximize Profit from Your Airbnb Listing: The article mentions Get Paid for Your Pad and the book "Get Paid for Your Pad: How to Maximize Profit from Your Airbnb Listing" by Jasper Ribbers and Huzefa Kapadia.
  • STR Legends: The article references STR Legends, which may be a resource for STR hosts.