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.…
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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…
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…
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…
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.…
Chatham County Voted on the 500-Foot STR Buffer Zone. Here Is What the Decision Means for Savannah Vacation Rental Investors.
The Chatham County Board of Commissioners tabled the 500-foot STR buffer zone vote scheduled for May 22. Here is what…
What STR Sellers Are Not Required to Disclose (And the Questions Every Buyer Needs to Ask Before Closing)
Standard real estate disclosure forms leave major STR-specific gaps. Permits do not transfer. Platform accounts do not transfer. Pending ordinances…
