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Browse courses, tools, templates, and guides—all built to help you buy smarter, design better, and operate more profitably.
Filter by topic or format to find exactly what you need.
Photoshoot Guide
Capture listings that stop the scroll. Learn exactly how to frame, light, and stage your property for maximum appeal (and algorithm visibility).
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AirValuation Template
Run quick, data-backed revenue estimates on any property so you can spot winners, kill duds fast, and write offers with confidence.
Tracking Markets Template
Your all-in-one spreadsheet to monitor occupancy, ADR, and revenue trends across multiple markets. Compare performance at a glance.
Market Questionnaire Template
A guided checklist that helps you evaluate new markets—covering permits, seasonality, demand drivers, and local comps.
Tracking Markets Template
Your all-in-one spreadsheet to monitor occupancy, ADR, and revenue trends across multiple markets. Compare performance at a glance.
Blank Project Tracker Template
Keep every task, vendor, and deadline in one clean dashboard so your STR setup moves forward smoothly without missed steps or chaos.
AirValuation Template
Run quick, data-backed revenue estimates on any property so you can spot winners, kill duds fast, and write offers with confidence.
Tracking Markets Template
Your all-in-one spreadsheet to monitor occupancy, ADR, and revenue trends across multiple markets. Compare performance at a glance.
Markets Questionnaire Template
A guided checklist that helps you evaluate new markets—covering permits, seasonality, demand drivers, and local comps.
Tracking Markets Template
Your all-in-one spreadsheet to monitor occupancy, ADR, and revenue trends across multiple markets. Compare performance at a glance.
Markets Questionnaire Template
A guided checklist that helps you evaluate new markets—covering permits, seasonality, demand drivers, and local comps.
Max Rent Calculator
Quickly calculate the maximum rent you can pay while protecting margins. Perfect for arbitrage or management deals.
Tracking Markets Template
Your all-in-one spreadsheet to monitor occupancy, ADR, and revenue trends across multiple markets. Compare performance at a glance.
Markets Questionnaire Template
A guided checklist that helps you evaluate new markets—covering permits, seasonality, demand drivers, and local comps.
Max Rent Calculator
Quickly calculate the maximum rent you can pay while protecting margins. Perfect for arbitrage or management deals.
Buy Box Template
Define your investment criteria—budget, size, ROI targets—so you can filter every opportunity with discipline and clarity.
Blank Project Tracker Template
Keep every task, vendor, and deadline in one clean dashboard so your STR setup moves forward smoothly without missed steps or chaos.
Buy Box Template
Define your investment criteria—budget, size, ROI targets—so you can filter every opportunity with discipline and clarity.
Max Rent Calculator
Quickly calculate the maximum rent you can pay while protecting margins. Perfect for arbitrage or management deals.
Buy Box Template
Define your investment criteria—budget, size, ROI targets—so you can filter every opportunity with discipline and clarity.
Blank Project Tracker Template
Keep every task, vendor, and deadline in one clean dashboard so your STR setup moves forward smoothly without missed steps or chaos.
Blank Project Tracker Template
Keep every task, vendor, and deadline in one clean dashboard so your STR setup moves forward smoothly without missed steps or chaos.
Photoshoot Guide
Capture listings that stop the scroll. Learn exactly how to frame, light, and stage your property for maximum appeal (and algorithm visibility).
Soft Goods Checklist
Stock every essential guests expect (and nothing they don’t). This checklist ensures your STR feels 5-star and runs efficiently.
Max Rent Calculator
Quickly calculate the maximum rent you can pay while protecting margins. Perfect for arbitrage or management deals.
Photoshoot Guide
Capture listings that stop the scroll. Learn exactly how to frame, light, and stage your property for maximum appeal (and algorithm visibility).
Soft Goods Checklist
Stock every essential guests expect (and nothing they don’t). This checklist ensures your STR feels 5-star and runs efficiently.
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Soft Goods Checklist
Stock every essential guests expect (and nothing they don’t). This checklist ensures your STR feels 5-star and runs efficiently.
Photoshoot Guide
Capture listings that stop the scroll. Learn exactly how to frame, light, and stage your property for maximum appeal (and algorithm visibility).
Photoshoot Guide
Capture listings that stop the scroll. Learn exactly how to frame, light, and stage your property for maximum appeal (and algorithm visibility).
Soft Goods Checklist
Stock every essential guests expect (and nothing they don’t). This checklist ensures your STR feels 5-star and runs efficiently.
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.
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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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