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STR Data Lab™ by AirDNA
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.
Episodes
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAMidyear STR Outlook: Demand, Supply & Economic Signals
In this episode of the STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane and Bram Gallagher discuss the midyear outlook for the economy and short-term rentals. They explore the updated…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAThe Metrics That Matter: Why Proactive Revenue Management Wins
In this episode of the STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane interviews Henry Corell, the founder of RevUp Rental, a revenue management consultancy company. Henry shares…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAMaximizing Tax Benefits From The Big Beautiful Bill
In this episode of the STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane hosts a discussion with Ryan Bakke about recent changes in tax law from the Big Beautiful Bill and their…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAThe Business Behind Hosting: Mergers, Margins & Management
In this episode of the STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane interviews Patryk Swietek, owner of The Cohost Company. Patryk shares his journey into the short-term rental…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAMay STR Trends: ADR Climbs, Bookings Shrink, Reviews Evolve
In this episode of the STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane and co-host Scott Sage discuss short-term rental trends and market performance for the month of May. Jamie…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAEnhancing Guest Experience and Revenue with Happy Guest
In this episode of the STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane welcomes Michael O’Connell, founder of Happy Guest. Michael shares insights into the purpose and functionality…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAMaximizing Last-Minute Bookings in the Short-Term Rental Industry
In this episode of the STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane welcomes Alex Alioto, Head of Growth at Whimstay. They discuss the inception and growth of Whimstay, an OTA…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAThe Power of Hospitality and Community in Short-Term Rentals
In this episode of the STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane sits down with Jodi Odlin, founder of Hospitable Hosts, a book series celebrating stories from the short-term…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAMemorial Day Weekend Travel Trends and Airbnb Summer Release Insights
In this episode of the STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane and Scott Sage discuss travel trends and the latest insights from the Airbnb summer release. Jamie shares his…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAEnhancing Safety in Short-Term Rentals: Insights from Breezeway's Justin Ford
In this episode of the STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane, Chief Economist at AirDNA, is joined by Justin Ford, Director of Short-Term Rental Safety and Certifications…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAThe Importance of Short-Term Rental Advocacy with Julie Marks
In this episode of the STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane, Chief Economist at AirDNA, speaks with Julie Marks, founder and executive director of the Vermont Short-Term…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAAirbnb 2025 Summer Release with CFO Ellie Mertz
Join Jamie Lane, Chief Economist of AirDNA, and Ellie Mertz, CFO of Airbnb, as they discuss the latest announcements from the Airbnb 2025 Summer Release. This…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNALessons From Scaling an STR Business with Kerri Gibson
In this episode of the STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane, Chief Economist at AirDNA, is joined by Kerri Gibson, the CEO and co-founder of Chalets Hygge. Carrie shares…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNANavigating Vacation Rental Marketing and Growth with Rebecca Lombardo
In this episode of the STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane, Chief Economist at AirDNA, is joined by Rebecca Lombardo, a fractional CMO and marketing strategist. Jamie and…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNATrends, Tariffs, and Market Projections
In this episode of the STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane, Chief Economist at AirDNA, is joined by Bram Gallagher, Director of Forecasting at AirDNA. The duo discusses…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAFeeling the Market: Adaptive Revenue Management in Unpredictable Times
In this episode of the STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane is joined by John An, founder of TechTape. The two share insights into navigating today’s volatile travel…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAFinding and Creating Super Properties with Bill Faeth
In this episode of the STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane, Chief Economist at AirDNA, chats with Bill Faeth, founder of Build Short-Term Rental Wealth and a 30-year real…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAMastering Short-Term Rental Photography with Andrew Keller
In this episode of the STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane, the Chief Economist at AirDNA, is joined by Andrew Keller, a short-term rental photographer and founder of…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAAssessing Economic Uncertainty and Its Impact on the STR Industry
In this episode of the STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane, the Chief Economist at AirDNA, is joined by Bram Gallagher, Director of Economic and Forecasting at AirDNA, to…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAThe Power of Automation in STRs: Turno’s Impact on Hosts & Managers
In this episode of the STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane, the Chief Economist at AirDNA, welcomes Assaf Karmon, CEO and co-founder of Turno. The discussion dives into…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNADirect Bookings Made Easy: How Savvy is Changing Vacation Rentals
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…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAJanuary 2025 Recap and Predictions
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…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAWhy Consistency is King in Luxury Travel with Jonah Hanig
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…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAThe Impact of Tariffs & Regulations on Short-Term Rentals in Canada
In this episode of the STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane, chief economist at AirDNA, sits down with Catherine Rathcliffe to discuss recent developments affecting…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNASuper Bowl, Mardi Gras & More: STR Strategies for High-Demand Events
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…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAAffordability, Mortgage Rates, and Housing Dynamics: What Investors Need to Know
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…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAThe Best Places to Invest in Short-Term Rentals in 2025
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…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAMarket Research Tips for Short-Term Rental Investors with Lydia Patel
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…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAHow to Find the Right STR Real Estate Agent with Nikkei Rosenberg
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…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAExploring Airbnb’s Future: Innovations and Expansion Plans
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…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAExploring the Economic Trends and Innovation in the STR Market
In this episode of the STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane is a guest on Wil Slickers podcast Slick Talk where they dive into his history within the travel and tourism…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNANovember Market Recap and 2025 Forecast
In this episode of the STR Data Lab Jamie Lane, Chief Economist at AirDNA, and Scott Sage recap November's key metrics in the short-term rental market and…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAHow to Use the Power of Social Media to Market Your Short-Term Rentals with Madison Rifkin
In this episode of the STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane, chief economist at RDNA, interviews Madison Rifkin, CEO and founder of Mount. The discussion begins with an…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAEconomic Outlook for Short-Term Rentals - A 2025 Forecast
In this episode of the STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane, Chief Economist at AirDNA, sits down with Bram Gallagher, the Director of Economics and Forecasting, to…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAFrom House-Hacking to High Returns: Journey into Short Term Rentals with Matt Kruger
In this episode of the STR Data Lab, Jamie sits down with Matt Kruger, co-founder of DSM Stays and a short-term rental investor based in Iowa. Matt shares the…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAOctober STR Market Performance and Election Impact Analysis
In this episode of the STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane, Chief Economist at AirDNA, VP of Marketing Scott Sage discuss the October performance of the short-term rental…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAThe Essential Guide to Insurance for Short-Term Rentals with Nick Massey
In this episode of STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane, Chief Economist at AirDNA, explores the critical role of Short-Term Rental Insurance with Nick Massey, Director of…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNARevolutionizing Property Management Using AI with Besty AI Founder, Sam Dundas
In this episode of the STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane, Chief Economist at AirDNA, welcomes Sam Dundas from Besty AI. Sam explains how his background as a property…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAEnhancing Airbnb Success with Data Insights and Hosting Tips
In this episode of STR Data Lab, Jamie and Scott provide a masterclass on how to run a successful Airbnb. Featuring Scott Sage, Vice President of Marketing &…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAMastering Laundry and Housekeeping for Short-Term Rentals with Daniel Cruz
In this episode of The STR Data Lab, Jamie sits down with Daniel Cruz, founder of Washbnb, to explore the ins and outs of efficient laundry and housekeeping…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNALive From VRMA: Hurricanes Impact, Urban Challenges, and Q4 Outlook
In this episode of The STR Data Lab, Jamie and Scott broadcast live from the VRMA conference in Phoenix, Arizona, where they break down the key issues shaping…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAChanging the STR Furnishings Game: A Chat with Minoan CEO Marc Hostovsky
In this episode of The STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane sits down with Marc Hostovsky, CEO and founder of Minoan, to talk about how their platform is simplifying the…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNA2024 Summer in Review & What’s Ahead for Fall
In this episode of STR Data Lab, Jamie and Scott dig into the highs and lows of the summer season and give their predictions for what’s coming this fall. They…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNACelebrating 100 Episodes of STR Data Lab: A Look Back at AirDNA’s Journey with Co-Founders Scott Shatford and Tom Caton
As we hit this 100th episode milestone, we want to take a moment to thank all of our listeners for your support. Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNABuilding a Design-Driven STR Portfolio with Red Cottage CEO Matthew Orley
In this episode of STR Data Lab, Jamie sits down with Matthew Orley, CEO of Red Cottage, to explore the company’s unique approach to short-term rentals…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNACrafting Memorable Guest Experiences with Tyann Marcink
In this episode of STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane, Chief Economist at AirDNA, sits down with Tyann, the 'Queen of Guest Experience,' to explore the art of guest…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNATop National Parks for Short-Term Rental Investments
In this episode of the STR Data Lab, Jamie and Scott explore the exciting potential of investing in short-term rentals near national parks. They kick things…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAData-Driven STR Investing: Expert Tips from Taylor Jones and John Bianchi
In this episode of the STR Data Lab, Jamie is joined by Taylor Jones and John Bianchi, both experts from STR Search, a short-term rental consulting firm that…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNASummer Trends, STR Gains: Analyzing the Olympics Impact and Airbnb’s Q2 2024 Earnings
In this episode of the STR Datalab, Jamie and Scott kick off by discussing their summer experiences and share their favorite Olympic moments, while exploring…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNASustainability and Style: The Bob W Philosophy with Niko Karstikko
In this episode of STR Data Lab, host Jamie Lane sits down with Niko Karstikko, CEO and co-founder of Bob W, a unique hybrid hospitality brand. Niko shares the…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNANavigating Urban Profitability & Technology in Short-Term Rentals with Ben Gross
In this episode of the STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane welcomes Ben Gross, CEO of Minty Living, as their first two-time guest. Ben provides an overview of Minty…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAUnlocking Financial Freedom: Mastering Short-Term Rentals with Michael Elefante
In this episode of the STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane sits down with Michael Elefante, a successful real estate investor specializing in short-term rentals. Michael…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAScaling Success in Short-Term Rentals with Mike Sjogren
In this episode of the STR Data Lab, Jamie sits down with Mike Sjogren, CEO of STR Secrets. Mike shares his journey from being a CPA with a stable job to…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNALeveraging Data for Short-Term Rental Success with Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh
In this episode of the STR Data Lab, host Jamie Lane sits down with Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh, CEO of Short Term Gems, to explore insights into short-term rental…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAPredicting The Best and Worst STR Markets w/ Scott Sage
In this episode of the STR Datalab, hosts Jamie Lane and Scott Sage explore the future of short-term rental markets over the next five years. The discussion…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAEnsuring Privacy and Safety in Short-Term Rentals through AI-Driven Monitoring with Nils Mattisson
In this episode of STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane, Chief Economist at AirDNA, welcomes Nils Mattisson, CEO and co-founder of Minut. The discussion begins with the…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAMastering Real Estate Deals: Insights from Henry Washington
In this episode of the STR Data Lab, host Jamie Lane welcomes Henry Washington, a real estate investor who transitioned from a crisis into a thriving…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAMay Market Review: Supply Growth Slowing and RevPAR Positive Shift w/ Scott Sage
In the latest episode of the STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane and co-host Scott Sage break down May's U.S. market performance. They highlight a 7% increase in…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAPioneering Short-Term Rental Investments with Shawn Moore
In this episode of the STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane, the chief economist at AirDNA, welcomes Shawn Moore, CEO and founder of Vodyssey, for a long-overdue…
STR Data Lab™ by AirDNAThe Future of Unique Stays: A Deep Dive with Ben Wolff
In this episode of the STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane, Chief Economist at AirDNA, invites Ben Wolff, co-founder of Onera and Oasi. Ben traces his journey from…