One decision was worth $18,208 a year on the exact same STR property…

Short Term Rental RichesAug 21, 20260m 34s125 viewsScore 88
Growth & Marketing
intermediate
Direct Booking
OTA Strategy
Automation
Multiple Properties
Experienced Hosts
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Summary

AI-generated

This video explores how a single shift in management strategy—moving from platform-dependent bookings to a robust direct booking model—can increase annual revenue by over $18,000. STR expert Garrett Brown shares his insights on achieving up to 90% direct bookings and the tech stack required to scale remote properties.

Key insights

  • The choice of booking channel and management style can lead to a revenue difference of over $18,000 per year on the exact same property.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Using outdated manual processes for properties that are geographically distant from your home base, which leads to operational burnout.

Tools & resources

  • BiggerPocketswebsite

    A major real estate investing platform and community featuring STR experts like Garrett Brown.

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