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<p data-sourcepos="3:1-3:223">Short-term rentals are changing our neighborhoods fast. Are these changes good for the people who live here? We see cities trying to make rules. They want to find a balance between tourists and residents. But is it working?</p> <p data-sourcepos="5:1-5:225">Why do we always react instead of planning? Why are the people living here the ones dealing with the problems? Loud parties. Too much trash. Strangers coming and going all the time. It doesn't feel like home anymore for some.</p> <p data-sourcepos="7:1-7:221">It's time to ask tough questions. What are our leaders doing? Are the big rental companies listening? Our neighborhoods are where we live. They are not just places for visitors. We need to protect them. What do you think?</p>

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STR Property Managers Are Promising Guaranteed Monthly Income. The Numbers Tell a Different Story.
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STR Property Managers Are Promising Guaranteed Monthly Income. The Numbers Tell a Different Story.

A growing number of short-term rental property management companies are marketing guaranteed monthly income programs to property owners. Meredith Lane…

June 13, 2026 16 min read
Airbnb and VRBO Made Specific Promises to World Cup Hosts. Today Is When We Find Out If They Kept Them.
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Airbnb and VRBO Made Specific Promises to World Cup Hosts. Today Is When We Find Out If They Kept Them.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup opens today. This is a full opening-day accountability audit of the specific commitments Airbnb and…

June 11, 2026 13 min read
Short-Term Rental Investing in 2026: What the Real Numbers Look Like After Year One
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Short-Term Rental Investing in 2026: What the Real Numbers Look Like After Year One

Three real investors. Three market types. One year of actual P&L data. Here is what short-term rental investing in 2026…

June 8, 2026 16 min read
STR Due Diligence: What Your Buyers Agent Doesnt Know About Vacation Rentals
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STR Due Diligence: What Your Buyers Agent Doesnt Know About Vacation Rentals

Your buyer's agent was trained to help you buy a home. Not an STR business. Here is what gets missed,…

June 5, 2026 18 min read
The Airbnb Superhost Badge Is Worth Real Money. Some Hosts Are Gaming the System to Keep It.
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The Airbnb Superhost Badge Is Worth Real Money. Some Hosts Are Gaming the System to Keep It.

Airbnb Superhost status carries a documented 29% revenue premium. Here is what the data shows about what the badge is…

June 4, 2026 13 min read
What Short-Term Rental Property Management Companies Dont Tell Investors Before They Sign
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What Short-Term Rental Property Management Companies Dont Tell Investors Before They Sign

The sales pitch says 25%. The contract says something different. Here is what STR property management companies include in their…

June 3, 2026 11 min read
Airbnb vs VRBO for Hosts in 2026 Which Platform Actually Pays You More
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Airbnb vs VRBO for Hosts in 2026 Which Platform Actually Pays You More

We looked at what Airbnb and VRBO actually charge hosts in 2026, which platform earns more by property type, and…

May 29, 2026 15 min read
How to Value Your Short-Term Rental Business: What Sellers Discover That Their Spreadsheets Missed
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How to Value Your Short-Term Rental Business: What Sellers Discover That Their Spreadsheets Missed

Most STR sellers calculate value from gross revenue. Professional buyers use NOI, trailing 12-month actuals, permit transferability, and owner dependency…

May 28, 2026 17 min read
What Buying My First Vacation Rental Property Actually Taught Me
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What Buying My First Vacation Rental Property Actually Taught Me

First-time STR investors share what the property search process really looks like, the near-misses, red flags they caught or missed,…

May 26, 2026 14 min read
When Is the Right Time to Sell Your Airbnb Property
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When Is the Right Time to Sell Your Airbnb Property

StaySTRA data shows a 24.7% unweighted occupancy contraction across U.S. STR markets, but timing your exit right requires reading five…

May 21, 2026 17 min read
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