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…
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The EU Airbnb Crackdown Is Now Two Weeks Old. Here Is What Actually Happened After the May 20 Deadline.
Spain ordered 86,275 Airbnb listings removed in a single enforcement sweep. Paris lost nearly 13,000 active rentals. Here is the…
The 14-Day Rule for Short-Term Rentals: How the IRS Classifies Your Vacation Home and What It Changes for Your Taxes
Under IRC Section 280A, using your vacation rental for more than 14 days eliminates your ability to take a rental…
These STR Markets Have Frozen New Permit Applications in 2026. What Buyers Need to Know Before They Bid.
Richardson TX just enacted a 90-day freeze. Birmingham MI and Nashville have blocked new permits for months. At least 8…
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.…
STR Enforcement in World Cup Cities Has Already Started. Here Is What Has Actually Happened in the 11 Host Markets.
New Jersey AG issued a formal enforcement warning on May 21. New York maintained LL18 enforcement despite a second council…
STR Hosts Are Getting Dropped by Their Insurance Carriers in 2026. Here Is Which Markets Are Being Blacklisted and Why.
Insurance carriers are exiting STR markets in wildfire zones, hurricane corridors, and coastal flood plains. Here is which markets face…
How to List a Short-Term Rental for Sale: The Listing Agent’s Playbook for 2026
What your agent toolkit needs before you list a short-term rental for sale in 2026 -- income docs, permit status,…
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…
