The Inc. 5000 list represents the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment — its independent small businesses.

Stay Alfred rocked the short-term rental market when it came on the scene in 2011 with its innovative property rental platform geared toward professionals.

ShortTermRentalz spoke to Stay Alfred founder and CEO, Jordan Allen, about the swathe of companies operating under master lease models and the challenges facing platforms in the multifamily industry.