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…
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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…
STR Purchase Due Diligence. What Every Buyer Needs to Check Before Closing on a Short-Term Rental
Before you close on a short-term rental, verify zoning eligibility, HOA restrictions, permit transferability, and purchase agreement protections. A legal…
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…
Federal Courts Keep Blocking Aggressive STR Bans. Jamaica Beach Is the Latest. Here Is the Pattern That Matters for Investors.
Federal courts have blocked or limited STR ordinances in Jamaica Beach TX, Clark County NV, and Dearborn Heights MI in…
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…
Scammers Are Listing Fake STRs in World Cup Host Cities. Here Is What the Platforms Are Actually Doing About It.
The FBI flagged 10,000+ suspicious websites targeting World Cup travelers. The FTC has tracked 65 million in rental scam losses…
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…
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…
