Vrbo Is Permanently Suspending Hosts With 2.0-Star Ratings. What You Need to Know to Protect Your Account
Vrbo Minimum Standards program started permanently suspending host accounts on September 15, 2026. Here is how the rating threshold works,…
Short-Term Rentals
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The STR Host Guide to Pet-Friendly Rentals in 2026: Revenue Premiums, Risk Management, and How to Set the Right Policy
Pet-friendly STRs earn a 6% ADR premium and higher occupancy, StaySTRA data shows. This guide covers how to structure your…
Why Buying Your First Vacation Rental in Your 50s Actually Makes More Sense Than Starting at 30
Investors in their 50s bring equity, peak income, and a personal-use motivation that younger buyers cannot replicate. StaySTRA data shows…
How Self-Employed Investors Can Finance a Vacation Rental Without a W2 in 2026
Self-employed buyers face a documentation problem conventional lenders are not built to solve. Here is how DSCR loans, bank statement…
Norfolk’s STR Density Rules Are Now in Effect: What the 300-Foot Spacing Requirement and 4-Strike Eligibility Ban Mean for Virginia Investors
Norfolk enacted its STR density ordinance on October 13, 2026. Four documented violations within two years now cost operators a…
How Experienced STR Investors Approach November and December: The Holiday Revenue Playbook That Most Hosts Miss
Experienced STR investors with multiple properties know the holiday season is three distinct revenue windows. Here is how data-driven operators…
The STR Markets That Looked Good on Paper in 2026 (And What Investors Who Bought There Are Actually Seeing)
StaySTRA data examines five heavily promoted STR markets where active listing counts grew 18 to 60 percent in 2024-2025, showing…
Short-Term Rental Personal Use Rules. The IRS Section 280A Tax Guide Every STR Investor Needs in 2026
IRS Section 280A determines whether your short-term rental gets full business deductions or faces the vacation home cap. Here is…
How to Negotiate the Purchase Price of Your First Short-Term Rental Property in 2026
First-time STR buyers have more negotiating power than they realize. Here is how experienced investors use market data, revenue history,…
How to Buy an Airbnb Property Using a Self-Directed IRA: A 2026 Legal and Financial Guide
A self-directed IRA can legally hold a short-term rental property. Here is exactly how the structure works, what the prohibited…
