What if you could invest in STRs where demand never dries up—without competing in oversaturated vacation markets? In this episode of Cash Flow Positive, Kenny Bedwell sits down with Maria Reith, an experienced STR investor who has built a thriving rental portfolio in military towns, including Dayton, Ohio, and San Antonio, Texas.

Maria didn’t start with a background in real estate—she began investing as a way to prepare for retirement. But what started as a simple strategy quickly scaled into over 30 properties in some of the most stable STR markets available: military towns.

She reveals why military bases create consistent rental demand, how she balances short-term, midterm, and long-term rentals, and why word-of-mouth marketing plays a huge role in her success. Maria also shares her approach to creative financing, how she finds value-add properties, and the one thing investors should always research before buying near a military base.

If you're looking for new STR markets with steady cash flow, this episode will open your eyes to a powerful, under-the-radar investment strategy. Listen now and njoy!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

How military towns offer consistent demand for STRs, even when vacation spots are saturated
Why proximity to military bases can be key for STR profitability
The importance of buying properties with value-add potential for maximum returns
How to balance between short-term, midterm, and long-term rentals to optimize cash flow
Why word-of-mouth and community engagement are crucial for military-based STR businesses
How Maria uses creative financing to scale her STR portfolio
How to evaluate the future stability of military bases and the surrounding real estate market
Why Maria’s exit strategy involves preparing for long-term rental cash flow
And much more...

Resources:

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