Do Short-Term Rentals Actually Cause the Housing Crisis What the Research Says
Cities are banning Airbnb listings in the name of housing affordability. But what does the research actually show about whether…
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What Your Property Manager Is Not Telling You About Fees, Performance, and Your Bottom Line
Management fees of 20–40% are just the headline number. Here's what's buried in the fine print—and how to decide whether…
The Airbnb Hosts Who Are THRIVING While Everyone Else Is Crying
While doom and gloom dominates the STR world, some Airbnb hosts are absolutely cleaning up. Loretta May Jenkins has the…
Oversaturated or Overhyped? The Real Story Behind STR Market Fears
Occupancy dropped in 31 of 50 top STR markets, but is the oversaturation narrative real? We investigate the data, the…
When Hosting the World Means Displacing Your Neighbors
From $40,000 weekend rentals to tenant evictions to rent strike movements, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is exposing deep tensions…
Sweet Tea and Tax Breaks: Loretta’s Guide to Not Losing Your Shirt (or Your Rental)
Honey, Loretta is going to make taxes FUN. Cost segregation, bonus depreciation, the STR loophole, and every mistake your hosting…
Inside New Braunfels’ Fight Over Short-Term Rentals and What It Means for Texas Hosts
New Braunfels has 1,872 active STRs and a $1.3 billion tourism economy but bans vacation rentals in residential neighborhoods. A…
Austin Just Spent $2.5 Million to Find You
The days of hiding your unlicensed rental are over. Austin just bought a $2.5 million system that looks at your…
The Hidden Economics of Short-Term Rentals in Small Cities
Explore the growing market of short-term rentals in small cities, uncovering trends, statistics, and insights for investors and travelers.
Transforming Side Hustles into Sustainable Living through Short-Term Rentals
Key Takeaways Just eighteen months earlier, she was working double shifts as a nurse, dreaming of a different life. Within…
