How to List a Short-Term Rental for Sale: The Listing Agent’s Playbook for 2026
What your agent toolkit needs before you list a short-term rental for sale in 2026 -- income docs, permit status,…
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A Federal Judge Just Partially Blocked Jamaica Beach’s STR Ordinance. Here Is What Texas Hosts Actually Won and Lost.
A US District Judge granted a partial preliminary injunction against Jamaica Beach's 2026 STR ordinance. One provision blocked. Most of…
What Happens When the IRS Audits Your Short-Term Rental: Material Participation, the 750-Hour Test, and the Records You Need in 2026
STR investors face increased IRS audit risk in 2026. Learn the 7 material participation tests, the 750-hour rule, what time…
PMS, Channel Manager, or All-in-One? The STR Software Category Guide Every Host Needs in 2026
Not sure which STR software you need? This guide maps the three main categories, explains exactly what each does, and…
Which Pays Hosts More in 2026, Airbnb or VRBO?
We looked at what Airbnb and VRBO actually charge hosts in 2026, which platform earns more by property type, and…
How to Get a Short-Term Rental Permit in 2026, Step by Step
A step-by-step guide to getting your short-term rental permit in 2026, covering application requirements, permit fees, timelines by city, and…
VRBO Premier Host in 2026: What It Takes to Qualify, What You Actually Get, and Whether It Moves the Revenue Needle
VRBO tightened its Premier Host requirements in January 2026, moving to listing-level evaluation and raising nearly every threshold. Here is…
Best VRBO Markets for STR Investors in 2026
Which VRBO markets deliver the strongest returns for STR investors in 2026? StaySTRA data ranks 15 whole-home leisure markets by…
STR Hosts Say Year Two Was the Year Everything Finally Clicked. Here Is What Changed.
Hosts who made it through year one share what actually changes in year two: pricing tools that work, reviews that…
STR Legal Due Diligence: 7 Legal Questions to Answer Before You Close on an Airbnb Property
Before you close on an STR property, answer these 7 legal questions about zoning, HOA rules, permits, insurance, and taxes.…
