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Top Strategies for Section 8 Rental Success

Top Strategies for Section 8 Rental Success

Guaranteed payments, steady demand, lower turnover. That is the upside when you run Section 8 rentals with intention. Yet many…

December 17, 2025 13 min read
Navigating Airbnb Updates: A Beginner’s Guide

Navigating Airbnb Updates: A Beginner’s Guide

Opened Airbnb to book a weekend getaway and everything looks a little different? You are not alone. Airbnb rolls out…

December 14, 2025 7 min read
Step-by-Step Guide to Vrbo Owner Login

Step-by-Step Guide to Vrbo Owner Login

New to hosting on Vrbo and not sure how to access your dashboard? You’re in the right place. In this…

December 14, 2025 7 min read
Airbnb Investments: Data-Driven Strategies

Airbnb Investments: Data-Driven Strategies

Two streets apart, same number of beds, one listing quietly doubles the other’s annual yield. That gap is rarely luck.…

December 13, 2025 11 min read

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Navigating the 2025 Short-Term Rental Landscape

Navigating the 2025 Short-Term Rental Landscape

Thinking about launching your first short term rental in 2025? The rules are shifting fast, and early decisions can shape…

December 12, 2025 6 min read
The “STR Loophole” for High Earners

The “STR Loophole” for High Earners

Are you a highly compensated doctor or lawyer struggling with a heavy W-2 tax burden? The Short-Term Rental (STR) Loophole…

December 12, 2025 5 min read
Stop Trying to Hack the System and Just Use BRRRR

Stop Trying to Hack the System and Just Use BRRRR

Stop looking for "no money down" loopholes that border on fraud. The BRRRR strategy is the legitimate, time-tested way to…

December 12, 2025 4 min read
Mastering STR Revenue: Use Airbnb Calculators

Mastering STR Revenue: Use Airbnb Calculators

If dialing in your nightly rate and minimum stay could add five figures to your annual STR income, would you…

December 8, 2025 13 min read
The Hidden Economics of Short-Term Rentals in Small Cities

The Hidden Economics of Short-Term Rentals in Small Cities

Explore the growing market of short-term rentals in small cities, uncovering trends, statistics, and insights for investors and travelers.

November 23, 2025 6 min read
Harnessing Predictive Analytics to Transform Short-Term Rental Success

Harnessing Predictive Analytics to Transform Short-Term Rental Success

Explore how predictive analytics is revolutionizing short-term rentals through dynamic pricing, AI forecasting, and enhanced market insights.

November 22, 2025 6 min read

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Turnkey STR Sales: A 10-Step Playbook for Zero-Hassle Handover

Turnkey STR Sales: A 10-Step Playbook for Zero-Hassle Handover

Stop selling an STR and start selling an STR system—use a 10-step protocol to transfer bookings compliantly and mitigate the…

October 17, 2025 5 min read
Why Every Realtor Should Own a Short-Term Rental: The Tax Advantage You Already Qualify For

Why Every Realtor Should Own a Short-Term Rental: The Tax Advantage You Already Qualify For

Real estate professionals have a built-in advantage when it comes to short-term rental tax benefits that most investors can only…

October 5, 2025 15 min read
Analyzing the Future of the Short-Term Vacation Rental Market

Analyzing the Future of the Short-Term Vacation Rental Market

After a decade of rapid expansion followed by pandemic whiplash, the short term vacation rental market is entering a more…

October 5, 2025 12 min read
What a $2.12 Million Bet on Airbnb Tells Us About STR Confidence

What a $2.12 Million Bet on Airbnb Tells Us About STR Confidence

J. Safra Sarasin’s $2.12 million investment in Airbnb signals strong confidence in the STR sector. Here’s what this means for…

October 5, 2025 2 min read
Wine Country Dreams: Inside Dripping Springs’ Quietly Thriving Short-Term Rental Market

Wine Country Dreams: Inside Dripping Springs’ Quietly Thriving Short-Term Rental Market

Dripping Springs, Texas offers aspiring STR hosts a compelling opportunity at the heart of America's second-largest wine tourism destination. With…

October 4, 2025 11 min read
When the Music Starts, So Does the Money: How Austin City Limits Fills Both Hearts and City Coffers in 2025

When the Music Starts, So Does the Money: How Austin City Limits Fills Both Hearts and City Coffers in 2025

On a warm October evening in Austin, as 75,000 music lovers stream into Zilker Park for Austin City Limits, another…

October 2, 2025 11 min read
Miami’s STR Market: Booming or Bumping Into Limits?

Miami’s STR Market: Booming or Bumping Into Limits?

Miami’s short-term rental market is still lively, but new regulations and more competition could dampen profits. See how tech and…

September 30, 2025 2 min read
New Orleans Just Rewrote The Rules For Airbnb Nationwide

New Orleans Just Rewrote The Rules For Airbnb Nationwide

A federal judge handed New Orleans a landmark victory, upholding the city's strict short-term rental laws and dismissing a lawsuit…

September 9, 2025 4 min read
A Perfect Storm for Rental Investors in Fall 2025

A Perfect Storm for Rental Investors in Fall 2025

In real estate investing, timing isn’t just one thing; it’s everything. And right now, the market is sending a clear,…

September 4, 2025 5 min read