The Cities That Tried to Restrict STRs Are Rolling Back Their Own Rules. What the Reversals Tell Us About 2026.
At least five U.S. municipalities have reversed, delayed, or loosened their own STR restrictions since late 2025. Pullman WA is…
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The STR Host Who Almost Sold in 2024. What Made Them Stay. What Happened Next.
Thousands of STR hosts ran the exit math during the 2023-2024 correction. These are the stories of hosts in Gulf…
Traverse City MI Short-Term Rental Market 2026. What StaySTRA Data Shows for the Great Lakes Wine Country Market
Traverse City Michigan STR market analysis for 2026 with StaySTRA data on occupancy, ADR, revenue, seasonal trends, and DSCR investment…
Which States Stripped Cities of STR Authority in 2026? A Roundup of the Preemption Bills That Passed, Failed, and Are Still Moving.
The 2026 state legislative session produced a wave of STR preemption activity. Arizona preemption held firm, Idaho and Indiana signed…
The Best STR Accounting and Bookkeeping Software for Hosts in 2026
Tax season 2026 is over. If you spent a weekend reconciling Airbnb deposits against a spreadsheet, here are four accounting…
What STR Hosts Are Actually Earning in 2026: Real Income Stories From Hosts in Five Different Markets
Five STR hosts across World Cup, mountain, beach, suburban, and lake markets share what they actually earned in 2026. Real…
Where STR Supply Is Growing Too Fast in 2026: The Markets Investors Should Watch for Oversaturation
Indianapolis added 23.8% more STR listings in a single year while occupancy sits at 37.3%. StaySTRA data identifies the U.S.…
Hermosa Beach Tried to Ban STRs in the Coastal Zone. A Court Blocked It. Now the California Coastal Commission Gets to Decide.
The Hermosa Beach STR ban in the coastal zone was ruled unenforceable on March 26, 2026. The California Coastal Commission…
Must-Have Items for Airbnb Hosts in 2026: The Products That Make Your STR Run Itself
The 10 products professional STR hosts buy repeatedly to run smoother, more self-sufficient operations in 2026. Smart locks, noise monitors,…
STR Hosts Are Organizing. Inside the Host Advocacy Groups Fighting City Hall and Sometimes Winning.
From Vermont to Washington state, grassroots STR host advocacy groups are winning legislative battles, defeating tax proposals, and reshaping how…
