Buy an STR
Identify opportunities, pressure-test the numbers, evaluate regulations and guest appeal, and buy with a plan for what happens after closing.
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Buy the right property.
Build something worth owning.
Whether your goal is tax strategy, financial freedom, or a vacation home that helps pay for itself, I help you make smarter real estate decisions through the lens of an actual STR operator.
AN OPERATOR'S PERSPECTIVE
More than an agent.
A seasoned operator & advisor.
The best STR advice doesn't just come from a spreadsheet. It comes from years of experience, thousands of reviews, and understanding what guests and owners actually want and need. It comes from being able to identify profitable properties that other buyers—and sometimes the market—overlook.
I've been investing in real estate since 2015 and operating short-term rentals since 2017. As Co-Founder of Host Pros, I work alongside a team that currently operates about 85 STR listings and has earned over 12,000 Airbnb reviews—the only Superhost in Ohio with more than 12,000 reviews.
That experience shapes how I look at every deal—from location and regulations to layout, amenities, design, revenue potential, and the guest experience after closing.
David Stokley
Licensed Ohio Real Estate Agent · Co-Founder, Host Pros
Real estate investor since2015
STR operator since2017
STR listings currently operated85+
Airbnb reviews12K+Ohio's only Superhost over 12K
WHAT MATTERS
“The goal isn't to sell you a property. It's to help you buy the right one.”
I have a simple rule: I won't recommend a property I wouldn't be willing to buy myself.
I'm not interested in helping you close one deal. I want the first one to work so well—and the process to be so valuable—that when you're ready for the next one, I'm the first call you make. Whether your goal is tax strategy, financial freedom, or a vacation home your family can enjoy, my job is to understand what success looks like for you, tell you when a property isn't the right fit, and put your long-term outcome ahead of a transaction.
PROPERTIES WITH A REASON TO BOOK
Different gets noticed.
Different gets booked.
In a crowded Airbnb search screen, great STRs give guests an immediate reason to stop scrolling—and a reason to pay more. Sometimes it's the setting. Sometimes it's the architecture, design, or amenities. The common thread is that they don't blend in.
“Different is better than better.”
HOW I HELP
Real estate, through an STR lens.
Sell an STR
Position the property for buyers who understand the value of a proven short-term rental—not just the value of the house itself.
I'm considering selling ↗Operate Successfully
Need help after the purchase? Host Pros provides the operating infrastructure, local expertise, and hospitality focus to turn a property into a real STR business.
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