S·C·O·R·S Monthly Meetup: Oriana Agonor ~ The Business Behind the Booking

Short-term rentals can look deceptively simple.

Buy the property. Furnish it. List it. Start collecting bookings.

But what separates a high-performing short-term rental from one that struggles to generate consistent returns? And how can an investor determine whether a property is truly positioned for success before committing significant capital?

For our August S·C·O·R·S meetup, we are welcoming Oriana Agonor, Founder & CEO of Your Next Level Stay, for an interactive look at the business behind the booking.

This session is designed for investors considering the purchase of a short-term rental, property owners thinking about converting an existing property, and investors or lenders who want to better evaluate STR opportunities before putting capital at risk.

Oriana will explore why many short-term rentals underperform, what investors often overlook before launching, and how to evaluate whether a property and business plan are truly positioned for sustainable success.

Throughout the evening, attendees will work through real-world examples, participate in interactive exercises, and learn how to ask better questions before buying, launching, investing in, or lending on a short-term rental opportunity.

We will dig into:

• Why many STRs underperform, even when the market gets blamed
• How to evaluate whether a property is truly STR-friendly before you buy
• Common mistakes investors make before the first guest ever arrives
• What separates a sustainable STR business from a hopeful listing
• How investors and lenders can pressure-test an operator’s plan before committing capital
• Real-world scenarios, audience participation, and live Q&A

This is not simply a session about how to operate an Airbnb.

It is a conversation about the underlying business, the assumptions behind the numbers, and the factors that can determine whether a short-term rental is positioned to thrive or struggle.

Whether you are considering your first STR, already own one, or may be asked to invest in or lend on an opportunity, this session will help you look beyond the booking calendar and evaluate the business underneath it.