Schedule E vs. Schedule C for Short-Term Rentals Which Tax Form Do You Actually Need to File?
Understanding Schedule E vs. Schedule C is the most consequential tax filing decision for STR investors. The wrong choice can…
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What STR Hosts Owe Guests Who Get Hurt. Liability Insurance Beyond AirCover in 2026
AirCover is not enough. If a guest is injured at your STR, the lawsuit comes against you personally. Here is…
You Own STRs in Multiple States. Here Is What That Actually Means for Your Tax Obligations in 2026.
You closed on properties in Florida, Colorado, and Tennessee. Good for you. Now about those state tax returns you may…
The World Cup Starts Today. Here Is the Legal Status of STR Regulations in the 11 Host Cities.
On opening day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a legal status report on short-term rental regulations across all 11…
Cost Segregation Studies for Short-Term Rentals: How STR Investors Are Accelerating Depreciation in 2026
Learn how STR investors use cost segregation studies to reclassify 20-40% of property value as shorter-life assets and combine them…
How STR Investors Are Structuring Their Deals to Survive City Crackdowns in 2026
Moratoriums, commercial reclassification, and retroactive permit bans are the three biggest regulatory threats to STR investors in 2026. Here is…
How to Finance Your First Short-Term Rental in 2026. DSCR Loans, Conventional Mortgages, and What Lenders Actually Require
Most first-time STR buyers lose their loan on a legal issue they never thought to check before going under contract.…
Taxes When Selling a Short-Term Rental in 2026. A Complete Guide to Capital Gains, Depreciation Recapture, and How to Minimize What You Owe
When you sell your STR, the IRS does not tax the full gain at one flat rate. Capital gains, unrecaptured…
A Federal Judge Just Partially Blocked Jamaica Beach’s STR Ordinance. Here Is What Texas Hosts Actually Won and Lost.
A US District Judge granted a partial preliminary injunction against Jamaica Beach's 2026 STR ordinance. One provision blocked. Most of…
What Happens When the IRS Audits Your Short-Term Rental: Material Participation, the 750-Hour Test, and the Records You Need in 2026
STR investors face increased IRS audit risk in 2026. Learn the 7 material participation tests, the 750-hour rule, what time…
