Section 199A QBI Deduction for Short-Term Rental Owners. Does Your STR Qualify as a Trade or Business
Many STR investors do not realize their rental may qualify for the 20% pass-through deduction under Section 199A -- but…
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Arizona’s New STR Law What the Occupancy Limits and License Suspension Rules Mean for Vacation Rental Investors
Arizona's new short-term rental compromise law (HB 2429) is now in effect. Here's what the occupancy limits and license suspension…
Fayette County, KY Went from 1,290 STRs to 787. Here Is What Happened When a City Actually Enforced Its Rules
Fayette County went from 1,290 active short-term rentals to 787 after enforcing its license ordinance. Here is what the 39%…
How to Get a DSCR Loan for an Airbnb Property. What Lenders Actually Look For in 2026
DSCR loans for Airbnb properties work differently than standard mortgages. Here is how lenders calculate STR income, what DSCR ratios…
How to Report Airbnb Income on Your Taxes in 2026: What the IRS Actually Requires
First-year Airbnb hosts face a tangle of IRS forms, deduction rules, and reporting thresholds. This guide covers Schedule E vs.…
Short-Term Rental Lease Agreements. What Every Host Needs in Their Guest Contract
A practical legal guide for STR hosts on why a separate rental agreement protects you beyond platform terms, the 10…
Georgia’s New STR Human Trafficking Law Just Took Effect. Here’s What Hosts Are Still Missing.
Georgia SB 570 requires STR property managers to complete annual human trafficking awareness training starting July 1, 2026. Most Georgia…
Newport News Enforced Its STR Law. Here Is What Happened When the City Finally Followed Through.
Newport News VA enforced its 2022 short-term rental ordinance starting August 1, 2025. When enforcement activated, only about 20 STRs…
Short-Term Rental Passive Activity Losses: What the IRS Rules Mean for STR Investors in 2026
The IRS passive activity loss rules under IRC Section 469 limit when STR investors can deduct paper losses against ordinary…
What to Look for in a Short-Term Rental Purchase Contract: A First-Time Buyer Legal Guide
The standard residential purchase contract misses every clause that protects an STR buyer. Here is what your purchase agreement must…
