Host Mark Lumpkin sits down with Stefan St. Marie, founder of Revnest, to unpack how his journey from first-time Airbnb host to tech entrepreneur is helping solve one of the short-term rental industry’s most frustrating pain points: transparency in regulations and property data. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: How Stefan turned a wild first guest experience into a thriving property management business Why “being a good neighbor” is the foundation of sustainable short-term rental success The origin story behind Revnest: a marketplace built to buy and sell STR-ready properties How Revnest is changing the game with verified revenue data, instant communication, and regulation insights A first look at Revnest’s newest tool: a crowdsourced, constantly updated short-term rental regulation map Why this regulation tool could become one of the most powerful resources for STR investors and how you can contribute How Stefan’s team is partnering with local experts and brokers to deliver hyper-accurate compliance data at scale If you’ve ever struggled to figure out STR rules in a new market, or wished there was a better way to vet listings and verify numbers, this episode is a must-listen. Learn more and explore the map: Revnest.com Contact Stefan: stefan@revnest.com