Don’t do it…
Describing how disappointing this program has been is difficult. I entered the program with two existing properties and clear experience in the short-term rental space. I was not a beginner; I was specifically seeking advanced guidance to scale my business to the next level.
However, the sales process was highly misleading. I was assured that my cohort would consist of experienced investors operating at a similar level. In reality, this was not the case. Group calls consistently focused on foundational concepts, making them largely unproductive and a poor use of time for anyone beyond a beginner stage.
My initial mentor advised me to test a new marketing strategy, which resulted in approximately $500 in out-of-pocket expenses. It was later disclosed that this strategy was not aligned with STS’s own framework, and the mentor was subsequently terminated. The complete lack of oversight, accountability, or remediation from STS leadership in response to this situation was alarming.
At the 90-day mark, I was informed that I could neither exit the program nor recoup any portion of my investment.
A second mentor was then assigned. During our first meeting, I asked whether he could run a property address through AirDNA, as I did not have a full subscription. He stated this was outside the scope of the program, but implied he would do so if I provided a positive review of the program. This interaction was deeply unprofessional and further eroded my trust.
At that point, it became clear that leadership oversight was severely lacking and that questionable business practices were being applied to paying clients. I felt that my concerns were irrelevant and that I was viewed solely as a source of revenue. Unfortunately, that perception has proven accurate. I continue to regret this commitment each month as the payment is withdrawn from my account, with ten months still remaining.








