Which STR Amenities Actually Drive Higher ADR and Booking Rate: Data From 2026
Hot tubs generate up to 74% higher nightly rates in Gatlinburg. Pools command 83% ADR premiums in Scottsdale. This data-backed…
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When Is the Right Time to Buy an STR Property? What the Market Data Actually Shows
StaySTRA data shows national STR occupancy recovered to 57.4% in 2026. Here are the five market signals that tell you…
Best STR Markets for New Investors in 2026: Data-Backed Low-Risk Entry Points
First-time STR buyers need stability, not trophy ADR. StaySTRA data identifies 9 markets with low occupancy variance, accessible entry prices…
Short-Term Rental Cap Rates in 2026: What Investors Need to Know Before They Buy
STR cap rates are calculated differently from long-term rental cap rates, and most online sources get it wrong. StaySTRA data…
Does Hiring an STR Property Manager Actually Improve Your Revenue? Data from Markets Where PMs Dominate
At a 25% PM fee, your property manager needs to generate 33% more gross revenue than you would self-managing just…
Year-Round vs Seasonal STR Markets: Which Type Actually Makes More Money in 2026
StaySTRA data reveals that seasonal resort markets like Destin FL earn nearly 2x more annually than true year-round markets like…
Airbnb Instant Book in 2026: What the Data Actually Shows About Bookings, Revenue, and Risk
Instant Book listings rank 15-25% higher in Airbnb search and earn 10% more revenue per available night. But the risk…
Short-Term Rental Market 2026: Occupancy Is Up and Supply Growth Has Stalled. What the Numbers Mean for Investors
StaySTRA data across 53 markets plus AirDNA's 2026 Outlook confirms the STR recovery is real, market-specific, and concentrated in supply-constrained…
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…
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…
