Garrett Brown ranked 5 STR property types on data, and the boring one won…

Short Term Rental RichesAug 18, 20260m 30s171 viewsScore 78
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Summary

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Garrett Brown discusses the strategic shift from generic short-term rentals, like urban condos, to unique 'experience-driven' properties like cabins in the woods. He highlights that high Average Daily Rates (ADR) are driven by the emotional experience of the stay and that video marketing is now essential for visibility over traditional photos.

Key insights

  • Guests pay premium ADRs for a 'feeling' or an emotional connection to a space, not just for a place to sleep.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Building a direct booking website without a specific strategy to drive traffic ('eyeballs') to the site.

Tools & resources

  • Revenue Potential Quizwebsite

    An assessment tool to determine the financial upside of a property.

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