All Forum Posts by: Ben Crosby

Hello everyone,

I recently met with a well-known STR “guru” team that pitched me on joining their mastermind — but the price tag was steep, and honestly, it felt a bit excessive for what was being offered. I’m not looking for fluff or high-pressure sales. I’m looking for real connections with like-minded investors who are serious about building long-term wealth through short-term rentals.

My goals:

• Replace W-2 income in the next 5–7 years
• Focus on ownership and smart scaling
• Build a portfolio of well-run, profitable STRs

Ideally, the group would:

Meet consistently (weekly or biweekly)

Share strategies, tools, wins/losses, and hold each other accountable

Be made up of investors actively working on or scaling STRs

Be transparent, value-driven, and focused on real results

I’m open to paid or peer-led groups if the value is truly there, but I’m more interested in joining something authentic and collaborative than a branded coaching package.

If you’re part of a group like this or want to start one, I’d love to connect. Let’s build something solid together.

Thank you,

Ben