Cash-On-Cash Return for Short-Term Rentals. Which STR Markets Actually Pencil in 2026
StaySTRA data shows which STR market types deliver 8 percent or better cash-on-cash returns at 7 percent DSCR loan rates…
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Airbnb vs VRBO for Hosts. Which Platform Pays You More in 2026
VRBO charges 8% per booking versus Airbnb's incoming mandatory 15.5% fee. The data-driven platform comparison for STR hosts, including fee…
Airbnb ADR in 2026: How Average Daily Rates Have Shifted Since the Peak and What It Means for Investors
Where Airbnb average daily rates actually stand in 2026, which markets held pricing power since the 2022 peak, and what…
How Much STR Revenue Do You Need to Cover Your Mortgage A Market-by-Market Analysis
StaySTRA data shows which of 18 STR markets generate enough Airbnb income to cover a DSCR loan payment at current…
Airbnb Occupancy Rate by City in 2026. What the Data Shows for STR Investors
StaySTRA data covers 55 U.S. markets. Phoenix and Scottsdale lead at 52% annual occupancy, but Key West generates the highest…
How Bedroom Count Affects Airbnb Revenue: Data From 50 STR Markets in 2026
StaySTRA data from 36,000+ properties shows 2BR earns more revenue per bedroom than 3BR in every US market. Here is…
Beach vs Mountain vs Lake Which STR Market Category Delivers the Best Returns in 2026
StaySTRA data compares beach, mountain, and lake vacation rental markets in 2026. Which category wins on annual revenue, consistency, and…
How to Analyze an STR Market Before You Buy: A Data-Backed Framework for First-Time Investors
Learn the 8 data metrics professional STR investors use to evaluate any market before buying. Use StaySTRA to pull ADR,…
When Is the Right Time to Sell Your Airbnb Property A Data-Driven Guide to Timing Your Exit
When markets peak and the data stops compounding in your favor, most investors miss it. This data-driven framework shows you…
How to Furnish an Airbnb on a Budget: What Experienced Hosts Spend and What They Skip
A data-grounded guide to furnishing a 2-bedroom STR from scratch, with real cost breakdowns by room, a skip-it list of…
