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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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To LLC or Not to LLC? A Guide for Short-Term Rental Owners

To LLC or Not to LLC? A Guide for Short-Term Rental Owners

Is an LLC the right choice for your short-term rental? This legal guide breaks down the pros, cons, and simple…

August 25, 2025 5 min read
Parsing Airbnb’s Congressional Campaign: What Regulatory Reform Really Means for Short-Term Rentals

Parsing Airbnb’s Congressional Campaign: What Regulatory Reform Really Means for Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb’s push for federal reform of short-term rental regulations aims to shape the rules that govern hosts, investors, and affordable…

August 25, 2025 5 min read
Balancing Act: What New STR Regulations in Major U.S. Cities Signal for Hosts and Communities

Balancing Act: What New STR Regulations in Major U.S. Cities Signal for Hosts and Communities

Major U.S. cities have enacted new short-term rental regulations for 2024, including tougher licensing, rental day caps, and data-sharing requirements—transforming…

August 14, 2025 4 min read
The Legal Chessboard of STRs: How Regulatory Power Plays Shape Airbnb’s—and Your—Future

The Legal Chessboard of STRs: How Regulatory Power Plays Shape Airbnb’s—and Your—Future

Short-term rental regulations are shifting rapidly as Airbnb and similar platforms take an active role in political advocacy, raising the…

August 5, 2025 3 min read
Beyond the Waterfront: A Legal Guide to Short-Term Rental Rules in Canyon Lake

Beyond the Waterfront: A Legal Guide to Short-Term Rental Rules in Canyon Lake

Thinking of starting a short-term rental in Canyon Lake, Texas? Before you list your property, you need to know that…

July 29, 2025 5 min read
Airbnb Steps Up Safety: What New Host Protections Mean for You

Airbnb Steps Up Safety: What New Host Protections Mean for You

Airbnb just introduced stronger safety rules and better protections for short-term rental hosts. Find out what these changes mean, why…

July 28, 2025 2 min read
Parsing Pittsfield: What Do New Short-Term Rental Limits Really Mean for Hosts and Communities?

Parsing Pittsfield: What Do New Short-Term Rental Limits Really Mean for Hosts and Communities?

Pittsfield, Massachusetts is finalizing short-term rental rules, including caps on the number of properties one person can own and limiting…

July 28, 2025 4 min read
After the Flood: Is Your Rental Prepared for a Guest Who Isn’t?

After the Flood: Is Your Rental Prepared for a Guest Who Isn’t?

The devastating Texas flood on July 4th highlighted a difficult truth: many vacation rental guests are unfamiliar with the risks…

July 19, 2025 4 min read
U.S. Short-Term Rental Supply Growth Slows: What It Means for Hosts and Investors

U.S. Short-Term Rental Supply Growth Slows: What It Means for Hosts and Investors

U.S. short-term rental supply growth is slowing, which changes how hosts and investors should plan for the future. Learn why…

July 18, 2025 2 min read