Top 40 Short Term Rental Influencers in 2025

1. Michael Elefante

Bio 📈 8 Figure STR Investor & Entrepreneur 🤓 Helped people acquire $500M in real estate & make money on Airbnb 🤝 DM me "START" to learn moreInstagram Handle @melefante6Instagram Followers 639.8KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact Are you a creator? Submit your profile to get listed and be discovered by brands in your niche!Submit

2. Chi Ta

Bio 💸 $10M+ earned on Airbnb 📰 Forbes Featured | The OG👑The coach all other coaches copy ✉️ DM “BNB” to join the movement ****@thebnbuniversity.comInstagram Handle @chitabnbInstagram Followers 539.9KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact

3. James Murphy

Bio 🏠 Airbnb Host💰 $30M in bookings w/out owning any properties👇🏻 Join my free Airbnb workshop next week❤️ Father of 3💍 @stephbmurphy✝️🟰💙 ****@opulentlivingnow.comInstagram Handle @jameszmurphyInstagram Followers 662.6KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact

4. Sara McDaniel

Bio 🌸Short term rental host & real estate investor, DIY + Design + Decor🌿Seen on: @magnolianetwork @hgtv @forbes 🌸Restoring historic properties & lives ****@simplysara.comInstagram Handle @simplysoutherncottageInstagram Followers 376.9KType MacroGender Female
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5. Jorge Contreras

Bio If nothing changes, nothing changes🏠 Airbnb Arbitrage DFY | DM “BNB” to Start🏘️ $30M Investor | 3,000+ Students since 2018❤️ Husband | 👧 Girl DadInstagram Handle @thejorgecontrerasInstagram Followers 308.3KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact

6. Thalia Hernandez

Bio God † | Airbnb Mentor | Lifestyle •schedule a call with me for Airbnb MENTORSHIP ⤵️ ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @thalia_hdzInstagram Followers 167KType MacroGender Female Get Email Contact

7. Humza Zafar

Bio $15,000,000 On AirbnbFree Training BelowI Teach 9-5ers how to make $20k/m in 15 daysIf you want learn how, DM me “Airbnb” 👇 ****@humzazafarbnb.comInstagram Handle @humzazafarInstagram Followers 162.1KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact

8. Alexia Wright

Bio TheAirbnbQueen👑🐐Top Rated AIRBNB SuperhostRunning 30+ Airbnb Properties🔥GSU’19 ALUM💙#EarnYourLeisureAlum🎓 ****@masteringbnb.comInstagram Handle @_alexiawrightInstagram Followers 135.3KType MacroGender Female Get Email Contact

9. Tony J. Robinson

Bio 🔥Tips to launch Your Airbnb Biz in 90 Days🚀$12M Airbnb Portfolio in 3 yrs🎙@biggerpockets Podcast Host📩 DM "SCALE" for Help Buying Your Airbnb ****@therealestaterobinsons.comInstagram Handle @tonyjrobinsonInstagram Followers 87.8KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact

10. Rob Abasolo

Bio Airbnb expert 🛌 Youtuber 🎥 Founder of @host.camp Partner at @funkitinteriorsFormer @biggerpockets Co-host 🎙 Grab all my free STR tools👇🏽r ****@robuilt.coInstagram Handle @robuiltInstagram Followers 86.8KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact

11. Fareed Abedini

Bio I don’t sell a course.🛏| $4 Million in Bookings by 23 yrs old💸| I help ppl make $10k/mo+ on Airbnb📲| DM “PASSIVE” to work with me 1:1Instagram Handle @reedabediniInstagram Followers 108.4KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact

12. Michael Chang

Bio 📈Airbnb Short Term Rental Investor📗Featured: @entrepreneur @strlikethebest🏠I help investors build tax efficient wealth w short term rental investing ****@strlikethebest.comInstagram Handle @michaelchangbnbInstagram Followers 78.1KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact

13. Madeleine Raiford-Holland

Bio 🏡 STR Coach | Biz Strategist✨ Build wealth & freedom—no burnout🏆 7-Fig Boutique STR Portfolio📩 DM ‘JOIN’ to get started ****@moderatelyhighmaintenance.comInstagram Handle @madeleineraifordhollandInstagram Followers 56.6KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact

14. Sean Rakidzich

Bio I will make you $1,000,000 on #airbnb My students have made over $1 BILLION on airbnb. Tap here to get coached 👇 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @airbnbautomatedInstagram Followers 44.5KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact

15. Leena Ahmed

Bio 23 | Airbnb InvestorWant to learn what I do DM “AIRBNB”YouTube - Uzma and Leena ****@saacceelerators.comInstagram Handle @leenaahmedInstagram Followers 67.2KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact

16. Jason Griggs

Bio 🏡Realtor| Las Vegas🏡Las Vegas Living 🏘 Helping Clients Buy Rental Properties 🏝️GriggsVacationRentals👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @jgriggsrealestateInstagram Followers 39.8KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact

17. Sarah Karakaian & Annette Grant

Bio We help hosts make more money. ****@thanksforvisiting.comInstagram Handle @thanksforvisiting_Instagram Followers 38.8KType MicroGender Female
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18. John Bianchi

Bio Greatest Resource for Airbnb Data Founder @strsearch_ ****@strsearch.comInstagram Handle @theairbnbdataguyInstagram Followers 35.4KType Micro Get Email Contact

19. Avery Carl

Bio 3x #1 team @exprealty by @theaverycarlWe’ve helped over 5k investors build wealth/lower their taxes in the best vacation spots 🏝️⛰️🌵⬇️Get listings⬇️ ****@theshorttermshop.comInstagram Handle @theshorttermshopInstagram Followers 35.9KType MicroGender Female
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20. Michael Stead

Bio 🚀 Helping hosts scale & run in under 10hrs/week💸 $15M+ in bookings, 400+ hosts coached👇 DM “APP” to join our free community + STR business audit ****@strwealthacademy.comInstagram Handle @strwealthacademyInstagram Followers 27.7KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact

21. Danny Rusteen

Bio I help Airbnb hosts make more 💰☞ My STR @belmontepenthouse - 34% ROI☞ Author 'Optimize YOUR Bnb' - 50k soldprior Airbnb, Superhost, 3k night guest ****@optimizemybnb.comInstagram Handle @optimizemyairbnbInstagram Followers 28KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact

22. Casey Franchini

Bio 💫 Real Estate Investor📍 MemphisREI Cake Method Masterclass 👇🌴 Financially Free ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @brickbybrickwealthInstagram Followers 27.6KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact

23. Chris Thomas

Bio 🏠I 8-Figure Airbnb Superhost 🔌| Mentoring 9-5er's on how to generate $11.5K/mo on Airbnb without owning properties📥| DM me “CASHFLOW” to get started ****@getchristhomas.comInstagram Handle @getchristhomasInstagram Followers 23.4KType MicroGender Male
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24. Zeona McIntyre

Bio 🏠Helping W2s purchase Airbnbs for big tax benefits 🗝️ Nationwide Lender + Realtor💡 Creative Financing Expert @BiggerPockets Author “30 Day Stay” ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @zeonamcintyreInstagram Followers 19.5KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact

25. Steph Weber

Bio 🥂 Making short term rentals and boutique hotels rave-worthy destination properties through branding and marketing.WORK WITH US ⬇️ ****@theweberco.comInstagram Handle @thewebercoInstagram Followers 18.1KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact

26. Marilynn Taylor

Bio 20 yrs in STR | Airbnb Ambassador + HGTV alum. Stay @chateau.vigne Want no more nightmare guests, AirCover claims or bad reviews 🎉 ⬇️LEARN HOW ⬇️ ****@marilynntaylor.comInstagram Handle @marilynntaylorInstagram Followers 16.5KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact

27. Mark Simpson

Bio Helping hosts hit 65% direct bookingsFounder of BoostlyDM “ROCKET” to start Boosting Your BookingsSave your seat at the next workshop👇 Link below ****@boostly.co.ukInstagram Handle @boostlyukInstagram Followers 13.6KType MicroGender Male
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28. Syerena Orr

Bio I help people start their Airbnb Business7 Figure Airbnb Business💌 ****@syerenaorr.comBook a Call:Instagram Handle @syerenaorrInstagram Followers 11.8KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact

29. Kylee & Steven Niederhauser

Bio Real Estate, Renovations + Real LifeHomeschooling + STR Hosting (with kids in tow)Bouncing between CA + IA👇 All our free checklists, recs & YouTube ****@arrivls.comInstagram Handle @kyleeandstevenInstagram Followers 11.5KType Micro Get Email Contact

30. Zoey Berghoff

Bio 🏕️ Helping you build lifestyle aligned real estate and unique STR stays for wealth & freedom🎙️ Off Grid Pod & RNR Founder👇🏼 Apply to RNR Mentorship ****@zoeyberghoff.comInstagram Handle @zoeyberghoffInstagram Followers 13.3KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact

31. Bill Faeth

Bio 🏘️ Airbnb Coach & 8-figure Biz Builder📈 $22M short term rental portfolio💸 Want to join Fully Funded Room👇 Sign up for STR Wealth Conference ****@buildstrwealth.comInstagram Handle @billfaeth73Instagram Followers 14.2KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact

32. Sarah & Emily

Bio 👩🏼‍🏫 We offer the equivalent of a degree in Airbnb🛠️ Helped 200+ aspiring hosts launch bnbs🧳 Cape Cod retreat in October ****@thekarwells.spaceInstagram Handle @thekarwellsInstagram Followers 16.2KType Micro Get Email Contact

33. Julie George

Bio AIRBNB Coach, Speaker and Mentor. Julie is the author of the best selling book ‘Million Dollar Host’ (portfolio of 130 properties/$8mil & selling) ****@milliondollarhost.com.auInstagram Handle @milliondollarhostInstagram Followers 6.5KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact

34. Jane

Bio 💰I help busy moms make money w/Airbnbs🎓 Airbnb/STR Co-Host. MBA in Hospitality👩🏻 Mom to 👩‍🦼👧🏻👶🏻⬇️ Join Our FREE Private Community ****@sweetrainhospitalty.comInstagram Handle @theinvestingmomInstagram Followers 6.1KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact

35. Kenneth Bedwell

Bio Helping investors find profitable Airbnb deals backed by data 📈CEO @strinsights | Host of Cash Flow Positive🎙️Investor. Educator. Hotel buyer. ****@strinsights.comInstagram Handle @kenny_bedwellInstagram Followers 3.7KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact

36. Matt

Bio 👉 Airbnb Superhost 🏅 Blogger 💻 I share tips and tricks from hosting over 3000 guests 🛏🧺🛎👌 Reduce the stress of hosting🔎 Best kept hosting secrets ****@airbnbuncovered.comInstagram Handle @AirbnbuncoveredInstagram Followers 2.8KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact

37. Bridgette Whitney

Bio @funkitinteriorsI buy weird sh*t and make spaces fun ✨🪩🦕⭐️ ATX****@select.coInstagram Handle @itsbridgettebitchInstagram Followers 205.9KType MacroGender Female Get Email Contact

38. Jonnell Atkins

Bio 💰$1M in 67 days!🤫Helping everyday people generate 7 figures and launch their hospitality business, responsibly. ****@sevenfigurehost.comInstagram Handle @airbnbae_Instagram Followers 8.1KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact

39. Lauren Piller

Bio Helping short-term rental hosts set up, manage and automate their own five star Airbnb listingsLearn more below👇🏼 or DM me "Airbnb" for help ****@airbnbwithlauren.comInstagram Handle @airbnbwithlaurenInstagram Followers 5KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact