STR Grandfathering Rights: How Existing Operators Can Protect Themselves When New Ordinances Pass
When a new STR ordinance passes, grandfathered status does not protect itself. Here is how existing operators earn it, keep…
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How Self-Employed Investors Can Finance a Vacation Rental Without a W2 in 2026
Self-employed buyers face a documentation problem conventional lenders are not built to solve. Here is how DSCR loans, bank statement…
Short-Term Rental Personal Use Rules. The IRS Section 280A Tax Guide Every STR Investor Needs in 2026
IRS Section 280A determines whether your short-term rental gets full business deductions or faces the vacation home cap. Here is…
How to Buy an Airbnb Property Using a Self-Directed IRA: A 2026 Legal and Financial Guide
A self-directed IRA can legally hold a short-term rental property. Here is exactly how the structure works, what the prohibited…
Florida Just Made STR Rental Fraud a Felony. What Hosts and Investors Need to Know.
Florida enacted F.S. 817.537, a new third-degree felony law covering rental fraud by identity theft and forged documents, effective October…
Does Running an Airbnb Violate Your Mortgage? What STR Investors Need to Know in 2026
Listing your primary-residence home on Airbnb can violate your conventional mortgage owner-occupancy covenant. Here is what the fine print actually…
San Antonio Raised Its Short-Term Rental Permit Fee by 122 Percent. What Non-Owner-Occupied Hosts Must Know.
San Antonio raised the Type 2 STR permit fee from $450 to $1,000 effective October 2026, a 122 percent increase.…
Short-Term Rental Accounting in 2026: How to Set Up Your Books, Track Expenses, and Stay Out of IRS Trouble
The foundational accounting setup guide for STR investors: Schedule E vs. Schedule C, mixed-use expense allocation, multi-platform income tracking, and…
Best DSCR Lenders for Short-Term Rentals in 2026. What STR Investors Need to Know.
A lender-by-lender comparison for STR investors evaluating DSCR financing. How each lender calculates short-term rental income, minimum DSCR ratios, credit…
Hawaii County Big Island STR Registration Deadline: What Every Operator Needs to Know Before December 31
Hawaii County Ordinance 25-50 requires all Big Island STR operators to register by December 31, 2026. This guide covers fees,…
