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What Happens When the IRS Audits Your Short-Term Rental: Material Participation, the 750-Hour Test, and the Records You Need in 2026
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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…

May 30, 2026 12 min read
How to Get a Short-Term Rental Permit in 2026. A Step-by-Step Legal Guide for First-Time Hosts and Buyers
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How to Get a Short-Term Rental Permit in 2026. A Step-by-Step Legal Guide for First-Time Hosts and Buyers

A step-by-step guide to getting your short-term rental permit in 2026, covering application requirements, permit fees, timelines by city, and…

May 29, 2026 19 min read
STR Legal Due Diligence: 7 Legal Questions to Answer Before You Close on an Airbnb Property
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STR Legal Due Diligence: 7 Legal Questions to Answer Before You Close on an Airbnb Property

Before you close on an STR property, answer these 7 legal questions about zoning, HOA rules, permits, insurance, and taxes.…

May 28, 2026 20 min read
How to Get a DSCR Loan for an Airbnb Property
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How to Get a DSCR Loan for an Airbnb Property

A step-by-step guide to qualifying for a DSCR loan on a short-term rental property -- what lenders actually require, how…

May 27, 2026 19 min read
Schedule E vs. Schedule C for Airbnb Income: The Tax Classification Mistake That Costs STR Hosts Thousands
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Schedule E vs. Schedule C for Airbnb Income: The Tax Classification Mistake That Costs STR Hosts Thousands

Most Airbnb hosts file their rental income on Schedule E. The IRS has a different framework for short-term rentals. Here…

May 26, 2026 17 min read
Saratoga County Just Became the First Major Upstate New York County to Require Platform Data-Sharing. Here Is What the Law Actually Does.
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Saratoga County Just Became the First Major Upstate New York County to Require Platform Data-Sharing. Here Is What the Law Actually Does.

On April 21, 2026, the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to impose an occupancy tax on all STRs,…

May 23, 2026 13 min read
Can You Do a 1031 Exchange With an STR Property? Yes, But the Rules Are Complicated.
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Can You Do a 1031 Exchange With an STR Property? Yes, But the Rules Are Complicated.

STR investors can use a 1031 exchange to defer capital gains when selling, but the IRS applies special rules under…

May 22, 2026 15 min read
Every Short-Term Rental Compliance Deadline Through the End of 2026. A Complete Host Timeline.
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Every Short-Term Rental Compliance Deadline Through the End of 2026. A Complete Host Timeline.

A chronological action calendar of every confirmed STR compliance deadline through December 2026, including EU platform enforcement, Austin Texas July…

May 20, 2026 13 min read
Courts Keep Striking Down STR Bans. Here Is the Legal Standard They Keep Using.
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Courts Keep Striking Down STR Bans. Here Is the Legal Standard They Keep Using.

Since late 2025, courts have blocked or overturned STR bans in Clark County, Santa Ana, Hermosa Beach, and Dallas. The…

May 19, 2026 14 min read
LLC, S-Corp, or Sole Prop? How STR Investors Should Structure Their Business in 2026
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LLC, S-Corp, or Sole Prop? How STR Investors Should Structure Their Business in 2026

Most STR investors operate as sole proprietors without realizing the liability and tax consequences. This guide covers when to form…

May 16, 2026 14 min read
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