From Handwritten Checks to Managing 115+ STRs Across 14 States w/ Landon Schlabach

In this episode, Landon Schlabach shares his remarkable journey from flipping houses to building a thriving short-term rental property management company. Starting with just a few homeowners and handwritten checks, Landon scaled his operations to managing over 115 homes across 14 states—with deep roots in the Amish and Mennonite communities.

We dive into:

Why he pivoted away from rental arbitrage early on
How the pandemic became an unexpected growth accelerator
The scrappy early days of doing everything solo
How a remote cabin in Pennsylvania changed everything
Why not every investor is in it for cash flow—and why that’s okay
His approach to building relationships, earning trust, and growing organically

Whether you're just getting started or scaling your STR business, Landon's story is packed with lessons on grit, trust, and jumping in before everything’s perfect.

🎧 Tune in for one of the most down-to-earth origin stories in the space.

→ Learn more about Landon and his team: bnbbreeze.co/our-team
→ Attend Landon’s upcoming STR Summit in 2025 (use code strcribs10 for a discount): The STR Summit – Keys to Cash Flow

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