👇 Get the free tools mentioned:✅ Super Property Grader: https://go.buildstrwealth.com/superpropertygrader✅ Proforma: https://buildstrwealth.com/proforma✅ Bella Vista Case Study: https://buildstrwealth.com/bellavistacasestudy💸Baselane: Get $100 when you sign up and put your rental finances on autopilot—no monthly fees, no stress: https://baselane.com/str-wealth?I lost $126,000 on my second short-term rental — and it was the best lesson I’ve ever learned.In this episode of Bill Faeth Unfiltered, I’m unpacking exactly what went wrong… and how it forced me to start running my STRs like a real business.You’ll learn the systems I built after that failure — including why I never buy a property without seeing it in person, how I use the Super Grader to analyze deals, and the design decisions that make a property super.If you’re ready to stop guessing and start running your STR portfolio like a pro, this one’s for you.Chapters00:00 – The $126K Lesson That Changed How I Invest Forever01:48 – How a Beach House in Gulf Shores Sparked It All03:22 – The Marketing Hack That Turned “Average” Into Profitable05:40 – The Game-Day Decision That Cost Me Everything07:18 – The Contractor Scam I Never Saw Coming09:05 – What Losing It All Taught Me About Process11:10 – Why I’ll Never Buy Another Property Sight-Unseen13:00 – The Super Grader: How I Analyze Every STR Deal15:05 – The Design Mistake 3,000+ Hosts Are Still Making17:40 – The Mindset Shift That Turns “Normal” Properties Into Super PropertiesConnect with Bill Faeth🔸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billfaeth73 🔸 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/284886002732508 🔸 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billfaeth/ 🔸 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bfaethMentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by StayFi — the easiest way to grow your direct bookings! ⁠
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