Expert guidance for short-term rental investors, hosts, and property managers.
IRS Section 280A determines whether your short-term rental gets full business deductions or faces the vacation home cap. Here is…
First-time STR buyers have more negotiating power than they realize. Here is how experienced investors use market data, revenue history,…
Top 10 short-term rental buys for October 23, 2026: $300,000–$875,000, led by Chicago, IL (StaySTRA Score 100, 19.7% cap, 37.9%…
A self-directed IRA can legally hold a short-term rental property. Here is exactly how the structure works, what the prohibited…
Account suspension is one of the most feared outcomes in the short-term rental business. Here is what Airbnb own documentation…
Airbnb's Fall 2026 AI update changed how listings surface in search. Here is how the algorithm works in 2026, what…
A growing number of first-time STR investors are skipping straight from research to ownership. A smarter path runs through co-hosting…
StaySTRA data covers 35 Florida submarkets. This guide ranks the top eight for STR investors entering the Q4 2026 buying…
San Antonio raised the Type 2 STR permit fee from $450 to $1,000 effective October 2026, a 122 percent increase.…
StaySTRA data through August 2026 reveals an STR market defined by rate discipline. Premium coastal markets held ADR while absorbing…
Most Airbnb hosts file their rental income on Schedule E. The IRS has a different framework for short-term rentals. Here…
The complete technical checklist for setting up your first Airbnb listing in 2026: safety equipment requirements, account creation, photography, initial…
Standard real estate disclosure forms leave major STR-specific gaps. Permits do not transfer. Platform accounts do not transfer. Pending ordinances…
First-time STR investors share what the property search process really looks like, the near-misses, red flags they caught or missed,…
StaySTRA data for Sonoma County wine country shows median ADRs between $572 and $753, some of the highest in California.…
StaySTRA data shows Door County Wisconsin sub-markets reaching 97% occupancy in July, with Sister Bay generating an estimated $68,664 in…
On April 21, 2026, the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to impose an occupancy tax on all STRs,…
A data-driven breakdown of Airbnb Superhost requirements in 2026, the real revenue impact of the badge, and how the algorithm…
Learn how to write an Airbnb listing that converts browsers into bookings in 2026. From the 50-character title formula to…
