The STR Investor Who Built a 5-Property Portfolio While Working Full Time
Most people assume building a real short-term rental portfolio requires leaving their day job. The data and the investors who…
Short-Term Rentals
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What STR Investors Get Wrong About Cash Flow: The Numbers That Look Good Until They Don’t
Most STR investors model 65-70% occupancy and a 3% platform fee. StaySTRA data shows both assumptions are wrong by a…
How to Set Up Your First Airbnb. A Complete Step-by-Step Checklist for New Hosts
Most new hosts list before they are ready, and the early reviews pay for it. This phased checklist covers everything…
Short-Term Rental vs Long-Term Rental: What Investors Who Have Done Both Actually Say
Three investors who have operated both short-term and long-term rentals share what actually happened to their income, their time, and…
What Airbnb Actually Takes from Every Booking. The Complete Host Fee Breakdown for 2026
Most Airbnb hosts know their nightly rate but cannot calculate their actual net payout. Here is every fee Airbnb deducts…
Beach vs Mountain vs Lake. Which STR Market Category Delivers the Best Returns in 2026?
StaySTRA data compares beach, mountain, and lake vacation rental markets in 2026. Which category wins on annual revenue, consistency, and…
Capital Gains Tax When Selling an Airbnb Property: What STR Investors Need to Know
When you sell an Airbnb property, two separate federal taxes apply: capital gains tax and depreciation recapture. Most STR investors…
How to Set Up PriceLabs for Your Airbnb. A Step-by-Step Guide for New Hosts
Learn how to set up PriceLabs for your Airbnb listing step by step. This guide covers account creation, connecting to…
Is Buying an Airbnb Still Worth It in 2026? Real Investors on What the Numbers Actually Look Like Now
Real STR investors who bought in 2022-2024 share what their Airbnb returns actually look like in 2026, with StaySTRA data…
How Much Money Do You Need to Buy an Airbnb? The Full Cost Breakdown First-Time Buyers Miss
The real cash you need to buy an Airbnb goes far beyond the down payment. Meredith Lane breaks down every…
