Most people think building a successful STR portfolio comes down to markets, numbers, and design. They're missing the one thing that actually makes or breaks everything.

In this episode, I sit down with Liz to talk about what has quietly powered every risk we've ever taken, every property we've bought, and every hard moment we've fought through together over the last 10 years.

This isn't a real estate tactics episode. It's the one we probably should have recorded sooner.

We break down:

How Michael's belief in Liz on a subway ride in 2017 led her to quitting her job and going all in on STR

Why mutual belief between spouses is a superpower most people completely overlook

The moment I lost confidence in myself and what Liz said that brought it back

What our "Corona Battle Plan V2" spreadsheet reminded us about working through the hardest seasons together

Why cutting your spouse down to keep them close is one of the most poisonous things you can do in a relationship

How we divided responsibilities across a 30+ property portfolio so we each lead where we're strongest

The bottom line: If you know your spouse has your back no matter what, you will take bigger risks, make better decisions, and build something neither of you could have built alone.

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