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Private Investor Advisory · Auburn, Alabama

The Auburn STR
Insider's Edge

A private program for investors who want to acquire and operate cash-flowing short-term rentals in one of the most overlooked college markets in the Southeast, guided by someone with skin in the same game.

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+$14K

Per 2BR unit vs. Auburn avg, yearly

80%

Weekend occupancy (market 53%)

500+

Guest stays managed

225

Clients helped since 2020

The problem

Most Auburn property owners are leaving serious money on the table every month.

Buyer

The uninformed investor

Puts too little down, overspends on renovation, lists on Airbnb only, and wonders why the numbers don't work.

Owner

The underutilized asset

A condo near campus sitting empty, or long-term rented at a fraction of its STR potential after the kids graduate.

Operator

The hobby operator

Runs it like a side project. Manual pricing, one platform, no systems. Sells at a loss two years later.

A short-term rental is a hospitality business, not a passive investment. The investors who treat it that way make serious money. The ones who don't sell at a loss and blame the market.

Your guide

Carter Pair: Auburn investor, realtor, and STR operator. He does what he teaches.

  • Owns and self-manages 3 STR condos in the same Auburn complexes he recommends to clients

  • 500+ guest stays managed. Every rating, complaint, and review shaped the system

  • Completed 2 flips, managing every contractor, bill, and renovation decision

  • Former DHL Supply Chain, focused on process optimization and cost reduction

  • Licensed agent since 2020 with about 225 buyer and seller clients across homes, condos, and investment properties

  • Runs Pair Stays, an active STR management company in the Auburn market

  • Vetted contractor network built from 100+ renovation jobs he managed and paid for

Son, how did you get paid to purchase this property?
Carter's closing attorney, after Carter received a check at the closing table on his second STR acquisition

Two programs

Pick the path that fits where you are today.

Program one · For current owners

Auburn STR Conversion

$3,500

Two payments

You already own the asset. Stop leaving $3,000 to $4,000 a month on the table and turn it into a business.

What's included

  • Full STR revenue audit: current vs. potential
  • Setup on all major booking platforms
  • Dynamic pricing strategy and automation
  • Smart device integration and CRM setup
  • Complete furnishing and supply list
  • Guest guide, signage, and welcome templates
  • Monthly inspection checklist and maintenance schedule
  • Optional full management by Pair Stays at a 23% management fee
  • 30 days of direct access to Carter

Best fit for

  • Auburn alumni or fans who own a condo near campus
  • Owners whose student graduated or moved out
  • Units sitting empty or long-term rented below potential

Due at start

$1,500

At first booking

$2,000

✓ Pays for itself within the first 30 to 45 days of operation

Talk about my property

Program two · For new investors

Auburn STR Acquisition

$5,000

Two payments

Find, acquire, renovate, and launch a cash-flowing Auburn STR from scratch, with Carter guiding every step.

The 90-day framework

  • 1
    Weeks 1–2 · Education and financingMarket briefing, financing structure with Amerifirst and other lenders, budget locked, cash flow modeled.
  • 2
    Weeks 3–6 · Deal finding and negotiationTarget distressed units near campus, rapid renovation assessment, data-driven offers. Carter negotiates for you.
  • 3
    Weeks 7–12 · Renovation, setup, launchVetted contractors, full STR setup, first booking, and a mapped path to unit two.

Everything in Program One, plus

  • Amerifirst financing introduction, with no money down possible*
  • Cross-collateralization strategy for unit two
  • In-person property walkthroughs with Carter
  • Vetted contractor network for flooring, countertops, appliances
  • Carter represents you at the negotiating table

Due at start

$2,500

Due at closing

$2,500

✓ Conservative year-one impact: $62,000 to $87,000

Start my first STR

Run the numbers

How much do you need to put down for a property to cash flow?

Enter a price, financing, and expected bookings. The calculator takes out cleaning, platform fees, management, and operating costs, then shows the down payment that gets you to break-even or better. Example numbers are filled in; change any of them.

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Where each booking dollar goes

    Annual pro formaPer yearPer month

    Track record

    Carter's own Auburn units, measured against the market.

    Annual revenue, 2-bedroom condo

    Carter's units
    $39,245
    Auburn average
    $25,201

    Annual revenue, 4-bedroom condo

    Carter's unit
    $49,532
    Auburn average
    $40,284

    Weekend occupancy, 2026

    Carter's units
    80%
    Auburn average
    53%

    Revenue is nightly-rate income from Carter's booking records, October 2025 to September 2026, excluding cleaning fees and taxes. Market averages are Rabbu's trailing-12-month Auburn figures as of April 2026 and are approximate. Weekend occupancy is the average of three units vs. comparable nearby listings in PriceLabs, January 1 to October 7, 2026.

    +$14K

    Avg yearly lead per 2BR

    +27 pts

    Weekend occupancy edge

    +8%

    Revenue growth, 2026 vs 2025

    $0

    Out of pocket possible*

    How it works

    Simple, straightforward, and no pressure.

    1. 1

      Book a strategy call

      A focused 30-minute conversation about your situation, your property or budget, and which program fits.

    2. 2

      Carter runs your numbers

      Before you commit to anything, you get a real assessment of what your property or deal could generate.

    3. 3

      You decide with confidence

      If it makes sense, you move forward. If it doesn't, Carter will tell you that too.

    4. 4

      90 days to launch

      From first call to first booking, with Carter beside you at every step. No course handed off and forgotten.

    Carter's commitment

    "I want you telling your friends about this, not calling me frustrated. I own property in the same market and the same complexes. If we do this together, we both need to win. I will never push you into a deal that doesn't make sense for you."