My name is Jack. I am the CEO of Haven Vacation Rentals. I also co-founded a company called Tendwell Cleaning Co. which helps self managers of STRs with cleaning, and other stuff. 

In general, my team and I know quite a bit about what it takes to make a vacation rental successful. 

But you shouldn’t just trust me. We have a few reviews. Click the picture below to see our website if you’d like.

What makes this newsletter special is that we don’t just cover the vacation rental industry as a whole, or even just the Smoky Mountain market (where I’m based). I write about my experiences building a business in the space and try to provide value to real estate investors.

As I see things happening in the market, this is where I write about it. You get an inside look from my perspective on the front lines. 

I want you to be the most informed investor possible. When you win, we all win. 

P.S. Here is a quick read on my thoughts from the Data and Revenue Management conference. I talk about what happened in 2025 and where I think vacation rentals are going in 2026.