I'm Here to Tell You: Real Estate is Becoming Fun Again - BiggerPockets 2025 Con Recap
Summary
Luke Carl from The Short Term Shop recaps the 2025 BiggerPockets conference and discusses the health of the travel economy and the impacts of inflation. He warns against amenity creep, suggesting that hosts should invest in simple strategies that will drive bookings and revenue, rather than overspending on amenities. He believes people are still traveling and spending money, but it is important to stay relevant in the market.
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