Who is behind STR Scout?

Andy Thoms. Retired real estate investor and finance professional. Owned and operated 100+ doors across residential, multifamily, STR, MTR, and international markets. Half his career in mortgage banking. Partner in a luxury international real estate consultancy.Now retired to scout global lifestyle assets and share what he finds — international acquisitions, pied-à-terres, capital preservation plays, and markets where smart money is quietly moving.

Why should I trust this?

We don't get paid when you buy. No developer commissions. No sponsored listings. No fabricated projections dressed up as underwriting. STR Scout is member-supported. Our only job is accurate intel.

What will I actually get?

Field-scouted deal flow. Market briefs on where money is moving and why. Global lifestyle plays — pied-à-terres, capital preservation, living better for less. And a 102,000-member community sharing what's actually working.

Who is this for?

Investors who do their homework. Whether you're hunting your first STR, diversifying into international markets, or building a global lifestyle on your terms — STR Scout delivers the intel, insight, and resources to make smarter investments. If you make decisions based on real data, not hype, you're in the right place.