How to Cash In on a Recession with STRs | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 07
LAUNCH EARLY. EARN MORE. DOMINATE STRS IN A DOWN MARKET.Most hosts wait too long to list their property.Losing the prime booking window and leaving thousands on the table.In this episode, we break down:How one STR booked $18,000 before the remodel was doneWhy booking windows matter—and how to win themThe Pre-Stay Checklist that guarantees 5-star reviewsHow economic downturns = once-in-a-decade STR opportunitiesWhy boutique STR operators are set to dominate as big players collapseBear markets don’t break businesses…they build millionaires.Now is the time to pre-launch, optimize, and invest smart.00:00 - Understanding Market Volatility in STR Investing02:30 - Economic Trends Impacting Short-Term Rentals05:15 - How Interest Rates Shape STR Profitability08:40 - Inflation, Tariffs, and Their Effect on Real Estate12:10 - Strategic Investing During Economic Uncertainty16:30 - Recession-Proofing Your STR Business20:00 - Leveraging Financial Cycles for Wealth Creation24:15 - Building a Sustainable STR Portfolio in Any Market28:45 - How Government Policies Affect STR Hosts33:20 - Future-Proofing Your Real Estate Investments38:10 - The Power of Data-Driven Decision Making42:30 - Final Advice: Staying Ahead in an Unpredictable MarketGet FREE Access to our Community and Weekly Trainings:group.strsecrets.com