In this week’s Monday Market Data Report, Mark Lumpkin breaks down the amenity data for The Poconos — one of the most competitive and heavily amenitized STR markets in the country.

This episode reveals a massive truth about the Poconos:

Amenities aren’t optional. They’re everything.

Using data from STR Search, we break down what top-performing properties are doing differently — and why some homes generate $250K+ per year while others struggle to break even in the exact same location.

Here’s what the data shows:

• Fire Pits (83%) → +$42,750/year
• Hot Tubs (75%) → +$45,600/year
• Game Rooms (71%) → +$41,100/year
• Playgrounds (41%) → +$55,000/year
• Saunas (19%) → +$21,000/year
• Movie Theaters (13%) → +$58,000/year

The takeaway is clear: amenity stacking drives revenue in the Poconos.

Properties with multiple high-impact amenities consistently outperform — while under-amenitized homes fall far behind, even if they share the same location, views, and bedroom count.

If you’re investing in the Poconos, this episode gives you the blueprint to compete — and win.

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In this episode of the STR Investing Podcast, Mark Lumpkin sits down with Pierre-Camille Hamana, founder and CEO of Hospitable, to break down how short-term rental software has evolved over the last decade and where the industry is heading next.

Pierre shares how he went from hosting a single room in Brussels to building one of the most recognized property management platforms in the space. They dive into the early challenges of automation, the rapid evolution of integrations, and how technology has transformed operations for hosts and property managers.

The conversation also explores the balance between automation and hospitality, why guest experience still matters more than ever, and how operators can stand out in an increasingly competitive market.

At the end of the episode, Pierre reveals a major shift in how software will be offered moving forward — including a new $0 subscription plan designed to make professional tools accessible to every host.

If you want to understand where STR tech is going and how to stay ahead, this is a must-listen.

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Episode Sponsored By:
STR Search

STR Search is the industry leading property finder service. They've helped investors acquire over 215 profitable STRs across the US. If you'd like the data professionals to help you find your next STR, reach out to STRsearch.com

In this episode, co-host Taylor Jones breaks down a simple, practical framework for building your short-term rental buy box without needing expensive tools or large amounts of capital.

If you’ve ever asked yourself where to buy, what to buy, and how to know if a deal actually works, this episode walks you through it step by step.

Taylor explains how to use Airbnb itself to identify top-performing areas, how to analyze amenities and design trends, and how to reverse-engineer what’s already working in your market. He also dives into how to validate your assumptions with data tools like AirDNA or Rabbu and, most importantly, how to determine if a deal will actually cash flow.

This is a straightforward, actionable approach to help you stop guessing and start making smarter acquisition decisions.

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Episode Sponsored By:
STR Search

STR Search is the industry leading property finder service. They've helped investors acquire over 215 profitable STRs across the US. If you'd like the data professionals to help you find your next STR, reach out to STRsearch.com