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The Hidden ROI in Your Airbnb...No One’s Talking About This | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 10
Manage episode 477542183 series 3315316
NOTHING’S PENCILING? THE PROBLEM ISN’T THE MARKET.
Everyone’s complaining about deals not working.
But here’s the truth...
...it’s not the market; it’s your property.
In this episode, we break down:
- Why most STRs fail to hit pro forma in today’s market
- How one $700K Pinehurst property generated $45K in bookings in 5 weeks
- What amenities are actually driving bookings in top markets
- How to design listings that feel different (and rank higher)
- Simple ROI math for cold plunges, saunas, and garage conversions
You’ll also learn how Airbnb is shifting toward experiential stays.
And how to make sure your listing stands out in a sea of sameness.
Don’t wait for the perfect deal. Create it...with the right design and data.
04:00 – Targeting Travel Avatars: Niche Down to Maximize Bookings
06:00 – Real Case Study: How a $700K Property Secured a Celebrity Booking
08:00 – Pre-Launch Tactics That Drove $12K in Bookings Without Photos
10:00 – Benchmarking & Amenity Differentiation in Saturated Markets
12:00 – ROI on Amenities: Saunas, Cold Plunges & Game Rooms
14:00 – Pinehurst Playbook: Amenity Investments That Drive ADR Growth
16:00 – Tailoring Amenities to Market: Golfers, Families & Regional Travel Types
18:00 – Algorithm Hacks & Listing Design That Trigger Emotion and Visibility
Get FREE Access to our Community and Weekly Trainings:
https://group.strsecrets.com
279 episodes
Manage episode 477542183 series 3315316
NOTHING’S PENCILING? THE PROBLEM ISN’T THE MARKET.
Everyone’s complaining about deals not working.
But here’s the truth...
...it’s not the market; it’s your property.
In this episode, we break down:
- Why most STRs fail to hit pro forma in today’s market
- How one $700K Pinehurst property generated $45K in bookings in 5 weeks
- What amenities are actually driving bookings in top markets
- How to design listings that feel different (and rank higher)
- Simple ROI math for cold plunges, saunas, and garage conversions
You’ll also learn how Airbnb is shifting toward experiential stays.
And how to make sure your listing stands out in a sea of sameness.
Don’t wait for the perfect deal. Create it...with the right design and data.
04:00 – Targeting Travel Avatars: Niche Down to Maximize Bookings
06:00 – Real Case Study: How a $700K Property Secured a Celebrity Booking
08:00 – Pre-Launch Tactics That Drove $12K in Bookings Without Photos
10:00 – Benchmarking & Amenity Differentiation in Saturated Markets
12:00 – ROI on Amenities: Saunas, Cold Plunges & Game Rooms
14:00 – Pinehurst Playbook: Amenity Investments That Drive ADR Growth
16:00 – Tailoring Amenities to Market: Golfers, Families & Regional Travel Types
18:00 – Algorithm Hacks & Listing Design That Trigger Emotion and Visibility
Get FREE Access to our Community and Weekly Trainings:
https://group.strsecrets.com
279 episodes
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