Which STR Amenities Actually Drive Higher ADR and Booking Rate: Data From 2026
Hot tubs generate up to 74% higher nightly rates in Gatlinburg. Pools command 83% ADR premiums in Scottsdale. This data-backed…
Short-Term Rentals
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They Already Had the Property. Here Is How They Turned It Into an Airbnb.
Four property owners who converted their vacation home, inherited property, or second home into a short-term rental share what it…
Best STR Property Managers in Scottsdale 2026 Rankings Based on StaySTRA Data
StaySTRA ranks the best STR property managers in Scottsdale AZ using verified directory data. Five confirmed PMs, market data showing…
When Is the Right Time to Buy an STR Property? What the Market Data Actually Shows
StaySTRA data shows national STR occupancy recovered to 57.4% in 2026. Here are the five market signals that tell you…
STR Bonus Depreciation 2026. What the OBBBA Restoration Means for Your Year-End Tax Strategy
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act permanently restored 100% bonus depreciation for STR investors in 2026. Here is the complete…
Airbnb Digital Welcome Book 2026: Best Apps, Templates, and What Guests Actually Use
Build an Airbnb digital welcome book that guests actually use. Compare Touch Stay, Hostfully, and BetterSTR, then copy the 8-section…
They Hired a Property Manager Before Their First Guest Checked In. Here Is What Happened.
Four first-time STR investors chose to hire a property manager before their first booking. They skipped the learning curve, started…
Best STR Property Managers in Destin and the Emerald Coast StaySTRAs 2026 Rankings
StaySTRA verified PM directory reveals 5 property management companies serving the Destin and Emerald Coast STR market. Rankings based on…
Best STR Markets for New Investors in 2026: Data-Backed Low-Risk Entry Points
First-time STR buyers need stability, not trophy ADR. StaySTRA data identifies 9 markets with low occupancy variance, accessible entry prices…
Section 199A QBI Deduction for Short-Term Rental Owners. Does Your STR Qualify as a Trade or Business
Many STR investors do not realize their rental may qualify for the 20% pass-through deduction under Section 199A -- but…
