When disaster strikes - whether it’s a fire, flood, or even a bat infestation - families are often left scrambling for safe, comfortable housing. That’s where Jake Mast steps in. In this episode, Heather Bayer sits down with Jake, founder of Rapid Response AI Housing, to explore how his company is disrupting the traditional insurance housing model by combining speed, accuracy, and human-centered AI solutions.

Jake shares his unconventional journey - from CPA to Hollywood actor to vacation rental host - and how that ultimately led him to carve out a niche in insurance relocation housing. With a growing network of 6,000+ landlords and boots-on-the-ground resources across North America, Jake’s mission is clear: place displaced families quickly and responsibly into homes that reflect the life they’ve had to leave behind.

You’ll also hear:

• How Jake scaled his business from hosting one family to helping hundreds of families across the U.S.
  
  
• The role AI plays in managing and matching mid-term rental inventory
  
  
• Why speed and accuracy are critical when working with relocation companies like ALE, CRS, and Sedgwick
  
  
• The types of properties that are in highest demand (Hint: think single-family homes!)
  
  
• How STR hosts and property managers can get involved in this growing opportunity
  

If you're looking to diversify your revenue streams, or simply want to be part of a solution that brings dignity back to displaced families, this episode is a must-listen.

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What You'll Learn

• The process behind insurance relocation and how third-party vendors operate
  
  
• Why speed and accuracy matter more than ever when working in emergency housing
  
  
• How property managers and owners can build trust with relocation companies
  
  
• Jake's tips for hosts wanting to tap into this high-quality tenant pool
  
  
• The tech stack and systems that help him manage scale - including his CRM setup and national property submission portal
  
  

Links & Resources

• Rapid Response AI Housing Website
  
  
• Submit your property for consideration: Submit a Property
  
  
• Learn more about Jesse Vasquez and MTR strategies on YouTube
  
  

Connect with Jake

• Jake Mast on LinkedIn
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