22. Airbnb & Motherhood: How Julia Launched Her STR While Pregnant
Airbnb and Motherhood: How Julia Launched Her STR While Pregnant
Episode Summary
In this episode, I’m joined by my good friend and fellow Airbnb host, Julia, who shares her honest experience of becoming a first-time mom and first-time short-term rental investor—at the same time. We’re talking about pregnancy, property launches, hot tub struggles, and what it's really like to manage an STR with a newborn in tow. Whether you're a mom, future mom, or just juggling a lot while trying to build your STR business, this one’s for you.
Key Takeaways
- What it’s like buying and launching an Airbnb while pregnant
- Why Julia and her husband invested before buying a primary home
- How to set up your STR to run smoothly during life transitions
- The truth about hot tubs (and what it takes to maintain them)
- Baby-friendly upgrades to consider for your property
Why Listen to This Episode?
This episode is raw, relatable, and packed with real-life tips for any host juggling a big life change. Julia keeps it honest about what’s hard, what’s possible, and what she wishes she knew when she started. If you're building a short-term rental business while also building your family—you’re not alone.
Mentioned in the Episode
- Ubuntu Haus of Castle Rock Wisconsin:
- Instagram: @ubuntuhaus_wi
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- Connect with Me on Instagram: Follow me @airbnbroadmappodcast for behind-the-scenes content, tips, and updates.
Let’s Connect
Thinking about buying an STR while navigating a big life change too?
DM me on Instagram at @theairbnbroadmap with your questions or share your progress! I’d love to cheer you on and help you out.
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Chapters
00:00 – Intro & how Julia and I met
01:02 – Julia’s background & first-time investor journey
03:36 – Why they invested before buying a primary home
07:54 – Surprise: pregnant after the offer was accepted!
12:09 – Launching an STR while 6 months pregnant
14:39 – Splitting responsibilities with a supportive partner
16:15 – The truth about hot tubs (and how they manage theirs)
21:35 – Balancing STR tasks with newborn life
24:48 – The reality of hosting during maternity leave
28:00 – How becoming a mom changed her STR setup
30:29 – Biggest struggles (and what helped the most)
35:13 – Plans for expanding and future use of their STR
36:10 – Final advice for first-time moms and first-time investors
41:45 – Where to find Julia online
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Hit subscribe, leave a review, and send this to someone who’s navigating the same season. We’re all figuring it out—let’s do it together.
