The Hidden ROI in Your Airbnb...No One’s Talking About This | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 10
Short Term Rental Secrets Podcast - A podcast by MICHAEL SJOGREN

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 marketHow one $700K Pinehurst property generated $45K in bookings in 5 weeksWhat amenities are actually driving bookings in top marketsHow to design listings that feel different (and rank higher)Simple ROI math for cold plunges, saunas, and garage conversionsYou’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 Bookings06:00 – Real Case Study: How a $700K Property Secured a Celebrity Booking08:00 – Pre-Launch Tactics That Drove $12K in Bookings Without Photos10:00 – Benchmarking & Amenity Differentiation in Saturated Markets12:00 – ROI on Amenities: Saunas, Cold Plunges & Game Rooms14:00 – Pinehurst Playbook: Amenity Investments That Drive ADR Growth16:00 – Tailoring Amenities to Market: Golfers, Families & Regional Travel Types18:00 – Algorithm Hacks & Listing Design That Trigger Emotion and VisibilityGet FREE Access to our Community and Weekly Trainings:https://group.strsecrets.com