The Short-Term Rental Industry's
#1 Free STR Masterclass
Cut through the noise with field-tested playbooks from operators behind 350+ properties—so you can buy smart, design to win, and run profitably without guessing. New lessons added weekly. Free forever.
Learn with people who actually run STRs.
Inside STR Investing, you’re learning alongside active operators across the country. We distill their wins into clear playbooks—what they built, how they priced it, and why it worked—so you can apply the same levers in your market. No hype. Just real-world strategies you can copy.
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What's In It For You?
Skip the guesswork. These aren’t surface-level TikTok tips — they’re proven frameworks from operators who’ve done it across thousands of STRs.
Move at your own pace. Each course is on-demand, free, and designed to be actionable from day one.
Learn before you buy. No property? No problem. Build your STR skillset first, then lean on our STR Search team to help you find and underwrite the right deal.
Always current. We add new insights regularly — so you stay ahead of shifts in markets, tools, and tax law.
One goal: ROI. Every lesson is tied to real numbers, systems, and results you can replicate.
Who Is This For?
Business owners & professionals who want STR income without trial-and-error.
First-time buyers who want a plan before they spend.
Current operators who need stronger design, ops, or tax strategy.
How Does This Work?
Step 1
Pick a course and watch on demand.
Step 2
Apply the playbooks (checklists, frameworks, supplier tips).
Our Experts are Industry Leaders
Frequently Asked Questions
What is STR Investing?
Our free education hub led by Mark Lumpkin and Taylor Jones. It’s where serious operators learn the acquisitions, design, operations, and tax frameworks that actually drive bookings.
How much do your courses cost?
They’re 100% free. New content is added regularly.
Do I need to own a property already to benefit?
No. Learn now. When you’re ready to act, STR Search can help you find and underwrite a great deal.
How is this different from free advice on YouTube or TikTok?
Depth, structure, and credibility. You’ll get repeatable frameworks—built from running real portfolios—not clickbait tips.
How do I get started after I finish the courses?
If you want help applying this in the real world, work with John Bianchi’s STR Search to pick markets, analyze deals, and buy with confidence.
Get the edge top STR operators quietly use.
Learn the levers that turn “fine” listings into booked-out favorites.
Disclaimer: STR Investing provides educational content, resources, and strategies designed to help short-term rental (STR) investors make smarter decisions. While we share proven frameworks, expert insights, and real-world examples, we do not guarantee the financial performance of any property, portfolio, or investment. Real estate markets are inherently unpredictable, and individual results will vary based on factors such as location, regulations, management practices, financing, and other variables beyond our control. Any tax-related discussions, including topics like depreciation or the STR tax exception, are for educational purposes only. Achieving potential tax benefits requires meeting specific IRS qualifications, and we strongly encourage you to consult with a licensed tax professional or financial advisor before making investment or tax decisions. By accessing our courses, tools, and resources, you acknowledge that all investments carry risk. Past performance is not indicative of future results. STR Investing is not a tax, financial, or legal advisory firm, and the information provided should not be construed as professional advice.
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