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…
Editorial
<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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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…
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,…
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…
The EU’s STR Registration Law Just Went Live. Some European Hosts Are Already Looking at U.S. Markets.
EU Regulation 2024/1028 went live today. In major European cities, short-term rental listings have already contracted sharply. Here is where…
How to Value Your Short-Term Rental Before You Sell: What Agents Dont Tell You About STR Pricing
Standard home appraisals miss the business income layer of a well-run STR. Here is how to calculate your short-term rental…
Vrbo Says It Will Reimburse Hosts for Damage. We Looked at What the Policy Actually Covers in 2026.
Vrbo does not have a platform-funded damage guarantee like Airbnb AirCover. The Accidental Damage Protection plan caps at $5,000, excludes…
Is Short-Term Rental Still a Good Investment in 2026? We Asked Active Hosts What They Actually Think.
StaySTRA data and real host interviews reveal where short-term rental investing works in 2026, where it does not, and what…
Airbnb’s AirCover for Hosts Is Not What It Sounds Like. Here Is What the Complaints Actually Show.
An analysis of 20,000+ bookings found that 43% of Airbnb AirCover damage claims were denied or reduced. Here is what…
The Short Stay Summit Told Platforms What Hosts Need. Did Anyone Actually Listen?
The Short Stay Summit London 2026 brought 1,300+ delegates and every major platform to Old Billingsgate. But did the conversation…
