The Most Common STR Guest Complaints in 2026. What Hosts Are Learning From Their Worst Reviews
The six complaint categories that are actually dragging STR ratings down in 2026 are not the ones most hosts expect.…
Airbnb Stories
This section dives into the real experiences of people affected by short-term rentals. We share the voices of homeowners, renters, and neighbors. What happens when a quiet street suddenly becomes a tourist hotspot? How are long-term residents coping with the changes? We uncover the human stories behind the headlines, showing the good, the bad, and the complicated realities of Airbnb in our communities.
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Hoboken Residents Are Watching Their Neighborhood Turn Into a World Cup Airbnb. Here Is How They Feel About It.
With 300 Airbnb listings and zero STR regulations, Hoboken NJ is ground zero for the World Cup short-term rental surge.…
They Sold in a Restrictive City and Bought in a Pro-Host State. STR Investors Are Voting With Their Wallets.
STR investors are selling properties in restrictive markets and redeploying capital into states with preemption laws. Edgar tells the human…
The STR Calendar Play: How University Town Hosts Turn Graduation Season Into Their Best Weeks of the Year
University town STR hosts who build pricing strategies around the academic calendar see ADR premiums of 50% to 100% during…
What Do You Do When Your City Bans Airbnb? STR Investors Share What Happens Next
Thousands of STR investors across the US are facing forced decisions as cities ban short-term rentals. From Maui to Manhattan,…
Betting on the Beautiful Game: STR Hosts in FIFA World Cup Cities Are Going All In for Summer 2026
STR hosts in Miami, Dallas, Atlanta, and Kansas City are making major investments to capitalize on FIFA World Cup 2026.…
Desert Peak to Snow Line: The People Running Bend, Oregon’s Most-Booked Vacation Rentals
Three Bend hosts share what it actually takes to run a vacation rental in Central Oregon, from July peaks to…
The Year-Round Mountain. Host Stories from Sun Valley, Idaho Most Underrated STR Market
Three Sun Valley hosts tell the real story behind Idaho mountain market investing. From ski-season surprises to HB 583 regulatory…
Hosting at Altitude. The People Behind Telluride, Steamboat, and Vails Most-Booked Vacation Rentals
Long-tenured mountain town hosts in Telluride, Steamboat Springs, and Vail share what short term rental hosting actually looks like at…
From Skeptic to Superhost: Real Stories of First-Time STR Investors Who Actually Beat Their Pro Forma
Four first-time STR investors share how they beat their pro forma projections across Gatlinburg, Gulf Shores, Kissimmee, and Asheville. Composite…
