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Great Stays has become one of Detroit's most recognized voices in the short-term rental industry. Founder Alex DeCamp has been sought out by local news outlets and national industry podcasts to share insights on Detroit's booming hospitality market, professional property management, and the systems behind building a world-class STR portfolio.
WXYZ Channel 7 — Detroit's ABC Affiliate
Short-Term Rental Owners Prepare for the 2024 NFL Draft
When the NFL chose Detroit to host its 2024 Draft — one of the largest events in the city's modern history — Channel 7 turned to Alex DeCamp for a ground-level perspective on what it meant for short-term rental owners. With hundreds of thousands of fans expected and hotel inventory stretched thin, Alex spoke to the surge in demand, the shift in nightly rates, and why major events like the Draft represent a turning point for STR operators across the region.
Watch the Segment →Get Paid for Your Pad — Episode 647
From Banker to STR Pro: How Alex DeCamp Built Great Stays
Get Paid for Your Pad is one of the most widely followed podcasts in the short-term rental industry. Episode 647 digs into Alex's journey from corporate banking to building one of Detroit's leading STR property management companies. Host Jasper Ribbers unpacks how Alex leveraged automation, technology, and a systematic approach to operations to scale Great Stays without sacrificing quality.
Listen to the Episode →Boostly Podcast — Episode 653
Creating Valuable Guest Connections Using Great Experiences
Boostly is a go-to resource for short-term rental hosts and property managers worldwide. This episode zeroed in on what separates a great stay from a forgettable one. Alex joined host Liam Carolan to discuss how Great Stays approaches multi-family properties as mini-hotels — curating local partnerships, exclusive guest perks, and tech-driven touchpoints to build genuine connections between guests and Detroit's neighborhoods.
Listen to the Episode →The Real Hosts of STR Show — YouTube
From Banker to 30 Airbnbs: The Full Story
The Real Hosts of STR Show features operators from around the world sharing the unfiltered reality of running a short-term rental business. Alex walks through the full arc: leaving his banking career, scaling past 30 doors in Detroit, building a virtual assistant team, integrating technology into daily operations, and the raw challenges of business growth at scale.
Watch the Episode →Press & Media Inquiries
Alex is available to speak on topics including short-term rental market trends in Detroit, professional property management, neighborhood revitalization, and hospitality technology.
alex@greatstays.co