Best States to Buy an Airbnb in 2026 A Data-Backed Ranking by Revenue Regulation and Market Depth
StaySTRA data ranks the best U.S. states for short-term rental investment in 2026, scored by revenue potential, regulatory environment, and…
Short-Term Rentals
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Can You Do a 1031 Exchange With an STR Property? Yes, But the Rules Are Complicated.
STR investors can use a 1031 exchange to defer capital gains when selling, but the IRS applies special rules under…
The Part Nobody Puts in the STR Investment Spreadsheet. What Hosts Discover in Year One That Changes the Math
Five cost categories most STR calculators miss and what real first-year hosts discovered when each one showed up in their…
Paris Hit Illegal Airbnb Operators With 1 Million Euros in Fines in One Quarter. Here Is How They Did It.
Paris deployed a 150-person enforcement brigade and issued nearly EUR 1 million in fines for illegal Airbnb listings in Q1…
When Is the Right Time to Sell Your Airbnb Property
StaySTRA data shows a 24.7% unweighted occupancy contraction across U.S. STR markets, but timing your exit right requires reading five…
What to Look for When Buying a Vacation Rental Property: Lessons From Hosts Who Did It Wrong the First Time
First-time STR buyers share the specific mistakes that cost them money and bookings. From HOA CC&R traps to permit waitlists…
How to Buy an Airbnb Property in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide for First-Time STR Investors
A data-backed, step-by-step guide to buying your first short-term rental in 2026. Market selection, DSCR financing, return calculations, and permit…
Airbnb’s 2026 Summer Release: What the Platform Announced and What It Actually Means for Hosts
Airbnb announced boutique hotels, car rentals, grocery delivery, and AI-powered listing tools at its Summer 2026 Release on May 20.…
STR Bonus Depreciation Was Just Restored to 100%. Here Is What the One Big Beautiful Bill Changed.
H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill, permanently restored 100% bonus depreciation for qualifying STR property acquired after January 19,…
How to Sell an Airbnb Property in 2026 What STR Sellers Discover That Regular Home Sellers Never Have to Deal With
Selling an Airbnb property is not like selling a regular home. Here is what STR sellers actually discover about platform…
