What Short-Term Rental Property Management Companies Dont Tell Investors Before They Sign
The sales pitch says 25%. The contract says something different. Here is what STR property management companies include in their…
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Taxes When Selling a Short-Term Rental in 2026. A Complete Guide to Capital Gains, Depreciation Recapture, and How to Minimize What You Owe
When you sell your STR, the IRS does not tax the full gain at one flat rate. Capital gains, unrecaptured…
They Bought an Airbnb in a City They Had Never Visited. Here Is What Happened.
Three investors bought short-term rental properties in markets they had never visited. Here is what they got right, what went…
Best STR Guest Screening Tools in 2026 How Smart Hosts Avoid Problem Guests Before Check-In
Airbnb banned AI evidence in damage claims. Here is how the smartest hosts are screening guests before check-in in 2026,…
Adirondacks NY Short-Term Rental Market 2026 What StaySTRA Data Shows About the Northeasts Most Underrated Four-Season Market
StaySTRA data shows Lake Placid leads Adirondacks submarkets at $389 ADR with estimated $52,000 annual gross. Lake George averages $44,676…
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…
Poconos PA Short-Term Rental Market 2026. What StaySTRA Data Shows for the Northeasts Most Accessible Summer Destination
A data-driven look at the Poconos short-term rental market in Monroe County, PA. StaySTRA data on ADR, occupancy, seasonal revenue,…
Airbnb’s Listing Algorithm in 2026: An Investigation Into Why Some Hosts Never Break Through No Matter What They Do
Airbnb's search algorithm creates a structural advantage for high-review-count listings. Here is what hosts are not being told, what the…
The STR Software Stack for Hosts Managing 1 to 5 Properties. What You Actually Need in 2026
Enterprise PMS tools are engineered for 20+ listing operators. Here is the exact software stack for STR hosts managing 1-5…
STR Rules Changed Their Markets. These Hosts Pivoted to Mid-Term Rentals. Here Is What Happened Next.
NYC hosts lost 90% of their listings to Local Law 18. LA hosts hit their 90-night cap in June. Chicago…
