Bill Faeth Unfiltered

✅ FREE tool and training to grade properties instantly & spot winners faster: https://go.buildstrwealth.com/superpropertygrader💸Baselane: Get $100 when you sign up and put your rental finances on autopilot—no monthly fees, no stress: https://baselane.com/str-wealth?Most people overcomplicate success. David Angotti breaks down why making money gets easier once you truly understand risk, build confidence through small wins, and stay consistent longer than everyone else.We get into hiring, ownership mentality, scaling the right way, and why the last 5% of effort is what separates elite operators from average ones.We also talk about Vacasa’s transition, fixing guest experience, and how discipline in fitness mirrors discipline in business.If you’re building an STR business and want to sharpen your mindset, this one’s worth your time.Chapters00:00 – Bill Faeth Unfiltered with David Angotti01:51 – The Small “Taste of Success” That Changes Someone’s Entire Mindset03:34 – How to Spot True Ownership Mentality Before You Hire05:40 – The Costco Sample Test: Stop Hiring Without Proof08:19 – Vacasa’s Massive Shift: Localizing 44,000 Properties10:37 – Removing Guest Apprehension: The Real Battle Against Hotels14:58 – The Missed Fear: Guests Don’t Trust Check-In (Here’s How to Fix It)18:24 – The SmokyMountains.com Playbook: Free Value First, Profit Second22:05 – How Ultramarathons Built an Elite Business Mindset32:31 – The 1-Second Decisions That Change Your Life and Your BusinessConnect 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! ⁠ Visit stayfi.com/bill and use code "BILL" for an exclusive 50% off your first three months. Landing page: stayfi.com/bill

✅ Shop my favorite amenities for Airbnbs: https://www.amazon.com/shop/billfaeth73 (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.) ✅ FREE masterclass - how to earn $250K+ NET per year from Airbnb: https://buildstrwealth.com/550250masterclass✅ FREE tool and training to grade properties instantly & spot winners faster: https://go.buildstrwealth.com/superpropertygrader✅ FREE community: Join 33K+ hosts growing their wealth with STRs: https://www.facebook.com/groups/284886002732508/?mibextid=oMANbw💸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’ve never shown a project like this in so much detail. Soaring Eagle Lodge started as a dated 7,200+ sq ft Golden Girls time capsule and we turned it into a 10-bedroom, multi-revenue mega super property with an STR, luxury wedding venue, and private indoor pickleball club. In this full walkthrough, I break down the design decisions Brea and I made, how we sourced “Restoration Hardware” looks on a HomeGoods budget, how we protected multiple exit strategies, and how we pushed the valuation into the $5M+ range. If you’re trying to understand what intentional design, layout, amenities, and underwriting actually look like in the real world—not theory—you’re going to want to watch this one start to finish.Chapters00:00 – Welcome to Soaring Eagle Lodge: From Golden Girls to $5M Mega Property02:36 – Why Every Design Decision Starts With an Exit Strategy04:42 – The “Fifth Surface” Rule: How Ceilings Transform a Room07:13 – Designing With Intention: Views, Value, and Resale Strategy10:55 – Restoration Hardware on a HomeGoods Budget (Bria’s Sourcing Secrets)15:18 – The $68K Lesson in Landscaping and Wedding Venue Design17:10 – Glow-in-the-Dark Game Room: Turning Nostalgia Into Marketing Power19:09 – How to Build a Movie Theater Without Boxing In Your Exit22:33 – Designing for Emotion: The Bridal Suite and Ghost Tree Aesthetic28:39 – How We Added Bedrooms, Bathrooms, and $1.5M in Value38:52 – Three Revenue Streams, One Property: STR + Venue + Pickleball Club45:32 – Inside the Super Factory: Building the Ultimate Event and Education SpaceConnect 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! ⁠ Visit stayfi.com/bill and use code "BILL" for an exclusive 50% off your first three months.

👇 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! ⁠ Visit stayfi.com/bill and use code "BILL" for an exclusive 50% off your first three months. Landing page: stayfi.com/bill

✨ Learn how to create show-stopping STR designs - without the expensive designer fees: https://www.buildstrwealth.com/strdesignschool💸Baselane: Get $100 when you sign up and put your rental finances on autopilot—no monthly fees, no stress: https://baselane.com/str-wealth?Ever wonder how a $300K renovation budget turns into a $600K one — and still makes sense? This project in Whitefish, Montana started as a simple house flip and evolved into three businesses in one property: a luxury wedding venue, a private pickleball club, and a high-end STR. Along the way, we’ve added value in ways most investors overlook — from buying extra land and regrading the ceremony space to designing for exit resale at $4M+ instead of just nightly revenue.In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the decisions behind those numbers — the stress, the design upgrades, and the strategic thinking that turns big budgets into even bigger returns. Whether you’re renovating a small condo or scaling into luxury, these principles apply at every level.📍Chapters📍00:00 – How a $300K Renovation Became a $600K Power Play01:42 – From Simple STR to Three Businesses in One Property04:15 – Why I’d Rather Buy Big Than Play It Safe With Condos07:08 – Turning a Dirt Patch Into a $40K Wedding Venue10:50 – Creating a 55% Cash-on-Cash Return With Smart Add-Ons13:35 – The Secret to $90K Passive Income: A Private Pickleball Club17:22 – Designing for Exit: Why Resale Strategy Matters More Than You Think20:45 – How to Manage Chaos: Contractors, Start-Stops, and Tight Timelines24:10 – The “Two Extra Steps” That Eliminate Costly Renovation Mistakes27:35 – Small Design Decisions That Create Million-Dollar Perceived ValueConnect with Bill🔸 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! ⁠ Visit stayfi.com/bill and use code "BILL" for an exclusive 50% off your first three months. Landing page: stayfi.com/bill

✅ Get your copy of Super Properties: https://www.amazon.com/Super-Properties-Step-Step-Investment/dp/B0FH31LQJR/?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=Super%2520Properties&utm_term=super%2520properties%252C%2520book ✅ FREE tool and training to grade properties instantly & spot winners faster: https://go.buildstrwealth.com/superpropertygrader💸Baselane: Get $100 when you sign up and put your rental finances on autopilot—no monthly fees, no stress: https://baselane.com/str-wealth?Airbnb as most people know it is dead. Average properties in average markets just don’t work anymore. But that doesn’t mean you can’t win—if you know how to position yourself, design for multiple exits, and build for the right buyer persona.In this video, I’ll break down what Ryan Pineda, Pace Morby, and I all agree on… and why Super Properties are the only way forward. If you want to stop playing small and actually scale with confidence, this is where to start.Chapters00:00 – Why “Average” Airbnb Properties Are Officially Dead02:15 – What Ryan Pineda & Pace Morby Get Right About STRs04:05 – The Truth About Boutique Hotels (and Why Most Fail)06:40 – My Real Exit Strategy: How I Avoid Getting Stuck09:10 – The $2.8M Whitefish Retreat Story (and $600K Exit)12:25 – Designing for Multiple Exits Without Boxing Yourself In15:00 – Picking Markets That Actually Appreciate Long-Term17:20 – Super Properties vs. Average STRs: The Wealthy Wendy Test20:05 – Why Your Buy Box Has to Fit the Market (or You’ll Lose)22:30 – Practicing Every Day So You’re Ready for the Next DealConnect 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! ⁠ Visit stayfi.com/bill and use code "BILL" for an exclusive 50% off your first three months. Landing page: stayfi.com/bill