91 - Making Smart STR Decisions Without Chasing Hype | Jack Zoppa
Wed Feb 04 2026
In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitzenberger sit down with Jack Zoppa for a grounded conversation about building short-term rentals with clarity, discipline, and intentional decision-making.
Jack shares how he evaluates risk, why patience matters more than speed, and how too many operators get caught up chasing trends instead of building something sustainable. The conversation centers on slowing down, understanding your numbers, and making decisions that still make sense years down the road.
In this episode, we cover:
How Jack approaches risk and decision-making in STRsWhy long-term thinking beats short-term excitementCommon mistakes operators make when moving too fastThe importance of discipline, planning, and patienceHow to avoid hype-driven decisionsBuilding STRs in a way that supports consistency and stabilityThis episode is ideal for hosts and investors who want a calmer, more strategic approach to short-term rentals and value making smart decisions over fast ones.
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Matt Codd Instagram: @creativecodds TikTok: @creativecodds Facebook: @matt.codd.3 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-codd-9a3761375/
Austin Spitzenberger Instagram: @austin_spitzz TikTok: @austin_spitzz Facebook: @austin.spitzenberger LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-spitzenberger-70481111b/
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In this episode of The Co-Host Bros Podcast, Matt Codd and Austin Spitzenberger sit down with Jack Zoppa for a grounded conversation about building short-term rentals with clarity, discipline, and intentional decision-making. Jack shares how he evaluates risk, why patience matters more than speed, and how too many operators get caught up chasing trends instead of building something sustainable. The conversation centers on slowing down, understanding your numbers, and making decisions that still make sense years down the road. In this episode, we cover: How Jack approaches risk and decision-making in STRsWhy long-term thinking beats short-term excitementCommon mistakes operators make when moving too fastThe importance of discipline, planning, and patienceHow to avoid hype-driven decisionsBuilding STRs in a way that supports consistency and stabilityThis episode is ideal for hosts and investors who want a calmer, more strategic approach to short-term rentals and value making smart decisions over fast ones. 👥 Follow the Hosts Matt Codd Instagram: @creativecodds TikTok: @creativecodds Facebook: @matt.codd.3 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-codd-9a3761375/ Austin Spitzenberger Instagram: @austin_spitzz TikTok: @austin_spitzz Facebook: @austin.spitzenberger LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-spitzenberger-70481111b/