The Short Term Rental Playmaker The Short Term Rental Playmaker - Episode #2: STRIQ Data with Matt Sanderson
Jan 14, 2026
Matt Sanderson, Founder and CEO of STRIQ, shares invaluable insights into data-driven investing in short-term rentals. He discusses the advantages of using STRIQ for finding profitable markets and top-performing properties. The conversation touches on the importance of combining data with local expertise, unique amenities that boost revenue, and smart investment strategies for various price ranges. Matt also highlights the promising market trends for 2026 and urges investors to leverage paid data tools and experienced agents to maximize their returns.
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Aim For The Top Percentiles
- Target the 75th–90th percentile properties; average (50th) performers rarely profit at today's rates.
- Use STRIQ to identify top comps and design your property to be better than those benchmarks.
Optimize Bedroom Count And Beds
- Configure bedrooms to match your target avatar and maximize heads-per-bed demand.
- Prioritize king beds in key rooms to attract multi-family groups and higher bookings.
Crowdsourcing Local Market IQ
- STRIQ plans to crowdsource local intelligence like Waze to enrich data and surface market-specific nuances.
- Community-sourced notes will help navigate regulations, bad deals, and unique market drivers.