STR Data Lab™ by AirDNA

Mar 06 2025 123 ep. 35 mins 46
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Whether you're on your first property or your 100th, having the right market data is crucial to starting and scaling your short-term rental business. Join Travel Economist Jamie Lane as he provides trusted insights and delves deep into the numbers that drive this multi-billion dollar industry.

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Direct Bookings Made Easy: How Savvy is Changing Vacation Rentals

Mar 06 2025 44 mins  
In this episode of the STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane, the Chief Economist at AirDNA, and Eric Goldreyer, the CEO and Founder of Savvy. Eric shares his rich history in the vacation rental industry, dating back to 1995 when he and his wife founded bedandbreakfast.com. The website became the leading platform for bed and breakfast listings and property management software. Eric recalls his

January 2025 Recap and Predictions

Feb 27 2025 24 mins  
In this episode of the STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane, the Chief Economist at AirDNA, and Scott Sage, SVP of Marketing, discuss the performance of the Short-Term Rental (STR) market in January. The episode highlights data from Airbnb, Booking.com, and VRBO's Q4 reports, revealing a 12-19% increase in nights booked across platforms. Jamie emphasizes the importance of being multi-channel l

Why Consistency is King in Luxury Travel with Jonah Hanig

Feb 20 2025 31 mins  
In this episode of the STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane, chief economist at AirDNA, sits down with Jonah Hanig, CEO of Rove Travel. Jonah shares his journey from Chicago suburbs to New York City, his stint as an investor, and the experiences that inspired the founding of Rove Travel. He recounts how living in various Airbnbs during the pandemic was a mixed bag and spurred him to create a c

The Impact of Tariffs & Regulations on Short-Term Rentals in Canada

Feb 13 2025 44 mins  
In this episode of the STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane, chief economist at AirDNA, sits down with Catherine Rathcliffe to discuss recent developments affecting short-term rentals, especially in Canada. The conversation shifts from past topics like insurance and HR to focus on the significant news in Canadian short-term rentals. With the Trump's administration's proposed tariffs and height

Super Bowl, Mardi Gras & More: STR Strategies for High-Demand Events

Feb 06 2025 31 mins  
In this episode of the STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane, Chief Economist at AirDNA, interviews Brandy Canaley, COO of Roami and fellow GMH podcast host. They delve into the complexities and strategies of managing short-term rentals during major events such as the Super Bowl, Mardi Gras, and Taylor Swift concerts. Brandy shares her expertise on operations, pricing, and staffing challenges t

Affordability, Mortgage Rates, and Housing Dynamics: What Investors Need to Know

Jan 30 2025 36 mins  
In this episode, Jamie Lane, Chief Economist at AirDNA, is joined by Dave Meyer, Head of Real Estate Investing at BiggerPockets, to delve into the intricacies of the housing market. The discussion touches on the dynamics of short-term rental investments and the broader housing market, highlighting why understanding these trends is crucial for investors. Dave reflects on the volatil

The Best Places to Invest in Short-Term Rentals in 2025

Jan 23 2025 29 mins  
In this episode of STR Data Lab, Jamie and Scott discuss the 2025 edition of the Best Places to Invest (BPTI) report. Jamie shares insights into booking trends and the significant importance of January and February for the year's performance. The BPTI report aims to identify the top markets for investment based on a decade's worth of data. It's built on a robust methodology, focusi

Market Research Tips for Short-Term Rental Investors with Lydia Patel

Jan 16 2025 34 mins  
In this episode of STR Data Lab, Jamie sits down with Lydia Patel, a full-time pharmacist and short-term rental investor. Lydia shares how she started in the short-term rental market in 2020, initially learning about long-term rentals before transitioning. She talks about how she turned a tiny house in her backyard into a successful Airbnb listing. Covering her experience, Lydia me

How to Find the Right STR Real Estate Agent with Nikkei Rosenberg

Jan 09 2025 42 mins  
In this episode of the STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane sits down with Nikkei Rosenberg, a real estate agent from Savvy Realty, discussing the importance of finding the right real estate agent for short-term rental investments. Nikkei shares her extensive background in vacation rental management, starting from a young age in St. Augustine, Florida. She highlights her journey, including her

Exploring Airbnb’s Future: Innovations and Expansion Plans

Jan 02 2025 39 mins  
In this episode of the STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane, Chief Economist at AirDNA, discusses with Skift CEO Rafat Ali the future trajectory of Airbnb. The conversation delves into potential new business lines for Airbnb as it aims to launch billion-dollar ventures by 2025 and 2026. Lane talks about the need for Airbnb to expand beyond its core accommodations to maintain growth, especially