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Which States Stripped Cities of STR Authority in 2026? A Roundup of the Preemption Bills That Passed, Failed, and Are Still Moving.
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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…

May 7, 2026 12 min read
The Best STR Accounting and Bookkeeping Software for Hosts in 2026
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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…

May 6, 2026 11 min read
What STR Hosts Are Actually Earning in 2026: Real Income Stories From Hosts in Five Different Markets
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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…

May 6, 2026 11 min read
Where STR Supply Is Growing Too Fast in 2026: The Markets Investors Should Watch for Oversaturation
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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.…

May 5, 2026 11 min read
Hermosa Beach Tried to Ban STRs in the Coastal Zone. A Court Blocked It. Now the California Coastal Commission Gets to Decide.
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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…

May 5, 2026 13 min read
Must-Have Items for Airbnb Hosts in 2026: The Products That Make Your STR Run Itself
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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,…

May 4, 2026 11 min read
STR Hosts Are Organizing. Inside the Host Advocacy Groups Fighting City Hall and Sometimes Winning.
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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…

May 4, 2026 12 min read
Tisbury Said No. Martha’s Vineyard’s Only Short-Term Rental Cap Survives a Fierce Town Meeting Battle.
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Tisbury Said No. Martha’s Vineyard’s Only Short-Term Rental Cap Survives a Fierce Town Meeting Battle.

Tisbury voters rejected cap removal and a Community Impact Fee at their April 2026 Town Meeting, but enforcement data shows…

May 3, 2026 10 min read
What STR Cleaning Fees Are Doing to Guest Bookings in 2026: A Data Analysis
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What STR Cleaning Fees Are Doing to Guest Bookings in 2026: A Data Analysis

Data analysis of STR cleaning fees in 2026 showing the revenue sweet spot (25-50% of ADR), how fee levels affect…

May 3, 2026 11 min read
Short-Term Rental Properties Are Being Reclassified as Commercial. What That Means for Your Property Tax Bill.
Regulations

Short-Term Rental Properties Are Being Reclassified as Commercial. What That Means for Your Property Tax Bill.

County assessors in Tennessee, Missouri, and other states are reclassifying short-term rental properties from residential to commercial for property tax…

May 2, 2026 11 min read
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