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…
Legal
59 articles
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.…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
You Invest in a Pro-Host State. Here Are the Local STR Rules That State Preemption Cannot Touch.
State preemption protects STR investors from city bans but not from fire codes, HOA CC&Rs, county health regulations, or noise…
