STR JumpStart Masterclass: Short-Term Rental Course by Sandy Lee

I bought my first vacation home at 52 and stopped working at 55. Four houses, four states, and I run all of them in 5 to 10 hours a week. This is exactly how I did it.

14 Days

If it is not what you thought it was, email me within fourteen days and I will refund you. Full policy in the Terms of Service.

What's Included?

61 lessons across 11 chapters. 12 downloads. A personal deal review. One price, no subscription, no second tier, and everything I add in future is yours. Not twenty doors. Four. Chosen carefully, bought at the right price, and run properly. The twelve year model you get is the actual file I run my own portfolio on, not a simplified version. And when you have been through the course, bring me a real house you are considering and I will sit down with the numbers with you. Not a worked example. The actual property. Plus, bring me a house you are actually considering and we go through the numbers together. Not a template, not an example. Your property, its price, its comps.

The Profit Planner

A full financial model built specifically for short-term rentals. Learn how to analyze deals, forecast cash flow, and plan for long-term wealth using Sandy’s Profit Planner tool. Look at your investments over a 12 year period and see everything in one place. Excel now, web-based version coming soon!

Step-by-Step Lessons

11 chapters and 61 lessons with 12 downloads will guide you through the entire process, from market research and property acquisition to operations and automation. Each module is packed with real numbers, templates, and practical examples.

Real Systems, Real Results

Learn how Sandy runs her own high-performing properties, from pricing strategy to guest communication. These exact systems earned her Superhost and Guest Favorite status on Airbnb! Includes a 14 page AI Prompt Library to incorporate AI into your Airbnb business.

Meet Sandy Lee

Sandy Lee spent more than 30 years in engineering and construction, ending as SVP of Services and running a private equity division, before buying her first short-term rental at 52. Three more followed within two years, and she retired at 55. She now runs four properties across four states herself, in a few hours a week, as Distilled Destinations, with more than 350 guest reviews at 99% five-star and revenue growing 15 to 20% a year. She has been a guest on the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast and BiggerPockets Real Estate Rookie, teaches new investors through STR JumpStart, and is the author of Building Joy: A Better Way to Build Wealth Through Short-Term Rentals.

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What people are saying

In our first 8 months we've made multiple improvements to the course work and downloads, and never had one refund request. This speaks to my commitment to you as my customers! I'll keep adding and improving and if you have an idea for me - just ask!

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5 Stars! From finding properties, crunching the numbers and purchasing to actually owning, operating and - most of all - profiting from STRs is all here inside her courses and consultations. She makes everything so easy to understand but also easy to implement from start to finish.

Maret

The Woodlands

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Finally Long-Term Projections! I especially appreciate being able to see long-term projections, which is providing me a much better understanding of the potential performance of an investment. STR JumpStart has such valuable tools for evaluating different scenarios and understanding the financial implications.

John

Friendswood

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Blown Away! STR JumpStart is amazing! As the old Chinese proverb says "to know the road ahead, ask those coming back" - and as both a Realtor and STR owner, I was blown away by Sandy's knowledge regarding "the road ahead" when it comes to all things STR.

Jennifer

Houston

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Overall, STR JumpStart and the Profit Planner have given me greater confidence in making informed and sound real estate investing decisions. Thank you!!

Marty

Texas

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Huge Value! The value I got from this was far beyond any other course, masterclass, or coach I've invested in and I would give it more than 5 stars if I could!

Moran

Texas

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5 Stars! From finding properties, crunching the numbers and purchasing to actually owning, operating and - most of all - profiting from STRs is all here inside her courses and consultations. She makes everything so easy to understand but also easy to implement from start to finish.

Maret

The Woodlands

”

Blown Away! STR JumpStart is amazing! As the old Chinese proverb says "to know the road ahead, ask those coming back" - and as both a Realtor and STR owner, I was blown away by Sandy's knowledge regarding "the road ahead" when it comes to all things STR.

Jennifer

Houston

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Huge Value! The value I got from this was far beyond any other course, masterclass, or coach I've invested in and I would give it more than 5 stars if I could!

Moran

Texas

”

Finally Long-Term Projections! I especially appreciate being able to see long-term projections, which is providing me a much better understanding of the potential performance of an investment. STR JumpStart has such valuable tools for evaluating different scenarios and understanding the financial implications.

John

Friendswood

”

Overall, STR JumpStart and the Profit Planner have given me greater confidence in making informed and sound real estate investing decisions. Thank you!!

Marty

Texas

Explore the Full STR JumpStart Curriculum

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Simplify your workflow with the systems and tools top hosts rely on

Renovate and furnish strategically to attract guests and boost nightly rates

Build repeat bookings through communication, consistency, and thoughtful touches

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No expiration date - yours forever

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STR JUMPSTART

11 Chapters · 61 Lessons

1. (Included in full purchase)
  Welcome to STR JumpStart!
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  First things first - what’s your goal?
2. (Included in full purchase)
  How to choose the right location
3. (Included in full purchase)
  Self Managed or Professionally Managed? Remote or Local?
4. (Included in full purchase)
  Zoning, Regulations, Surprises, and Red Flags!
5. (Included in full purchase)
  Research, Research, Research
6. (Included in full purchase)
  HOA's: An Overview
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  Wrap Up: Anchor Back to your Goals
8. (Included in full purchase)
  Goal Setting Worksheet
9. (Included in full purchase)
  STR Research Toolkit
1. (Included in full purchase)
  Initial Viability of a Potential Property
2. (Included in full purchase)
  Initial Viability Calculations Example using Online Tools
3. (Included in full purchase)
  Using Online Tools for your Viability Calculations
4. (Included in full purchase)
  Before you Buy: Check and Double Check
5. Would This House Make Money? How I Grade a Property Before You Buy. Free preview
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  The Metrics that Matter
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  The Profit Planner Tutorial - Financial Model Overview
3. (Included in full purchase)
  Example: Profit Planner Input and Use Case
4. (Included in full purchase)
  Tracking your Expenses
5. (Included in full purchase)
  The Profit Planner - Long Term Financial Model
6. (Included in full purchase)
  Sample Profit Planner Financial Model
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  High ROI Upgrades
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  Where to Splurge and Where to Save
3. (Included in full purchase)
  Furnishing an Entire Home in 2 Weeks (or less!)
4. (Included in full purchase)
  A Few Notes on Safety
5. (Included in full purchase)
  Smart Home Technology
6. (Included in full purchase)
  The Setup and Stocking Checklist
7. (Included in full purchase)
  6 Ways to Make Your Airbnb Stand Out
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  What's a Tech Stack Again??
2. (Included in full purchase)
  Where to List your Property
3. (Included in full purchase)
  How to Write Your Listings to Stay on Page 1
4. (Included in full purchase)
  Tech Stack Deep Dive - The Tools you Need to Save Time and Crush the Competition
5. (Included in full purchase)
  How to make your Tech Stack work for you
6. (Included in full purchase)
  Tools I Use with Descriptions & Links
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  AI Raises the Bar
2. (Included in full purchase)
  How I'm Actually Using AI in my Business Right Now - Part 1
3. (Included in full purchase)
  How I'm Actually Using AI in my Business Right Now - Part 2
4. (Included in full purchase)
  AI Prompt Library
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  Being Guest Focused
2. (Included in full purchase)
  Messaging Templates
3. (Included in full purchase)
  Turnover between Guests
4. (Included in full purchase)
  Learning from your Guests
5. (Included in full purchase)
  Ask for 5 Star Reviews
6. (Included in full purchase)
  Guest Messaging Templates
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  Staying Organized - Systems that Keep you Sane
2. (Included in full purchase)
  Maintenance & Prevention - Avoiding Future Headaches
3. (Included in full purchase)
  Supplies, Inventory, & Owner's Closet Management
4. (Included in full purchase)
  Daily and Weekly Activities
5. (Included in full purchase)
  Monthly Activities - Yay Occupancy Taxes!
6. (Included in full purchase)
  Quarterly and Yearly Activities
7. (Included in full purchase)
  Operations and Organization Toolkit - Operations Manual Template
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  Is a Short Term Rental Business Right for You?
2. (Included in full purchase)
  What to Expect Financially in Years 1, 3, and 5
3. (Included in full purchase)
  Legal, Tax and Insurance Essentials
4. (Included in full purchase)
  Level Up!
5. (Included in full purchase)
  Your 12 Month Scaling Playbook
6. (Included in full purchase)
  Is it time to sell? Exit and Refinance Triggers
7. (Included in full purchase)
  Closing Thoughts on your STR Journey
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  Bonus Case Study: Anatomy of a Deal
2. (Included in full purchase)
  Creating Wow Moments - The Nine Pillars of 5 Star Reviews
3. (Included in full purchase)
  What if we just bought Two Properties, 10 Years before Retirement?

5-Star Reviews

What worked in 2019 doesn’t work today…it’s more difficult to make a profit and one of the things that sets you apart is 5 star reviews. Let Sandy show you how she achieves consistent 5 star reviews across all her properties, with all guest favorites on Airbnb.