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The Airbnb Hosts Who Are THRIVING While Everyone Else Is Crying
Airbnb Stories

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…

February 17, 2026 13 min read
Oversaturated or Overhyped? The Real Story Behind STR Market Fears
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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…

February 17, 2026 9 min read
When Hosting the World Means Displacing Your Neighbors
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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…

February 13, 2026 11 min read
Sweet Tea and Tax Breaks: Loretta’s Guide to Not Losing Your Shirt (or Your Rental)
Editorial

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…

February 12, 2026 15 min read
Inside New Braunfels’ Fight Over Short-Term Rentals and What It Means for Texas Hosts
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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…

February 9, 2026 11 min read
Austin Just Spent $2.5 Million to Find You
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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…

November 30, 2025 5 min read
The Hidden Economics of Short-Term Rentals in Small Cities
Data

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.

November 23, 2025 8 min read
Transforming Side Hustles into Sustainable Living through Short-Term Rentals
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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…

November 21, 2025 10 min read
Understanding the Hidden Economics of Secondary Markets in Short-Term Rentals
Data

Understanding the Hidden Economics of Secondary Markets in Short-Term Rentals

Key Takeaways Here in Santa Fe, we’ve been watching something fascinating unfold in the short-term rental landscape, and I think…

November 11, 2025 8 min read
Decoding the $21 Billion STR Market: 5 Data-Driven Growth Insights for Hosts
Data

Decoding the $21 Billion STR Market: 5 Data-Driven Growth Insights for Hosts

Key Takeaways Picture this: you’re looking at a market that’s grown to $21 billion and shows no signs of slowing…

November 7, 2025 9 min read
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