March 5-6, 2026
Carolina's STR Conference
📍Cary, North Carolina
(10 minutes from Raleight-Durham International Airport)
Real Strategies. Better ROI. Regional Insights for Short‑Term Rental Operators.
The Host Connects aim is to unite STR professionals for actionable learning, strategic conversations, and meaningful connection.
WHO WE ARE
Empowering Dreams: Unveiling Our Identity
We are more than a company; we are architects of inspiration, champions of aspirations, and facilitators of dreams. Rooted in the belief that every dream holds the potential for greatness, we have sculpted our identity around the mission of empowerment.
51K
Project Done
4K+
Happy Client
94%
Rate Project Done
4.8
Client Ratings
Who Should Attend
Are you looking to connect with other short-term rental hosts, investors, operators, and STR service-providers who operate in or serve short-term rentals in North or South Carolina? Then this conference is for you!
Be ready for regional insights, national expertise, and local connections through high-quality STR education, networking, and collaboration.
TESTIMONIALS
What People Say About Our Services
Working with The Host Connect was a game-changer for my business. Their innovative approach to commercial development not only exceeded my expectations but also added tremendous value to our project.
John Doe
Collaborating with The Host Connecthas been a rewarding experience. Their dedication to pushing the boundaries of design and their emphasis on sustainability align perfectly with our architectural principles.
John Doe
Meet Your Hosts
Tyler Coon
Tyler specializes in acquistion strategy and investment scaling.
Tyler Coon is the founder of Savvy STR Agents, a real estate team dedicated to short-term rental investing. Since 2019, he’s helped hundreds of investors acquire high-ROI properties across markets like Florida, the Carolinas, and the Smokies.
Based in Asheville, NC, Tyler brings a data-driven, investor-first approach to real estate — and to this conference.
Beata Lorinc
Beata brings property transformation, guest-experience & operations polish.
Beata Lorinc is a licensed NC Realtor®, owner of NC Escapes, and founder of The BoutiquePM, a luxury property management and consulting firm.
Beata brings a blend of operational rigor and design vision to every project. She specializes in transforming homes into top-performing STRs and is known for her outstanding results.
Stay Updated
The Venue
One Eleven Place
111 Realtors Way,
Cary, NC 27513
Our location is steps to hotels and restaurants and a short 10-minute drive to Raleigh-Durham Airport in Cary, NC just outside of Raleigh.
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Our Speakers
Mike Reilly
NC-based operator and co-founder of NC Staus, Mike Reilly oversees home across the state and helps lead Short Term Rental Secrets- a global mastermind supporting 400+ Hosts and 3,500+ properties
Kate Stoermer
Industry Coach and Consultant Kate Stoermer, Founder and Principal of the CEO Host supports STR investors and operators with business-anchored insights and education, from personalized 1:1 coaching and online education to help you get started or elevate your results.
Josh Lehew
Hilton Head Host and STR entrepreneur Josh Lehew leads 5STRguestbook and supports VOdyssey's mastermind community, helping investors elevate their listing and scale vacation homeownership with confidence.
Beata Lorinc
Long time STR investor, realtor and designer Beata Lorinc rebuilt from hurricane loos to a top-performing portfolio and now shares real talk on risk, resilience and doing short term rentals on your home.
Stacey St John
From $50K to a 7-figure Airbnb portfolio, Stacey St. John leads the world’s largest community for female STR investors and shows women how to build freedom through hosting.
Katie Johnson
An attorney, real estate investor, and STR owner, Katie Johnson makes legal strategy simple and actionable for short-term rental hosts nationwide.
Tyler Coon
As founder and CEO of Savvy STR Agents, Tyler Coon leads a nationwide team that specializes in identifying profitable STR markets and guiding investors into high-performing vacation rentals.
If you’re ready to make smarter decisions and build stronger connections, this is where you belong.