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A Federal Judge Just Partially Blocked Jamaica Beach’s STR Ordinance. Here Is What Texas Hosts Actually Won and Lost.
Legal

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…

May 30, 2026 11 min read
What Happens When the IRS Audits Your Short-Term Rental: Material Participation, the 750-Hour Test, and the Records You Need in 2026
Legal

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…

May 30, 2026 12 min read
PMS, Channel Manager, or All-in-One? The STR Software Category Guide Every Host Needs in 2026
Property Management

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…

May 30, 2026 10 min read
Airbnb vs VRBO for Hosts in 2026 Which Platform Actually Pays You More
Editorial

Airbnb vs VRBO for Hosts in 2026 Which Platform Actually Pays You More

We looked at what Airbnb and VRBO actually charge hosts in 2026, which platform earns more by property type, and…

May 29, 2026 15 min read
How to Get a Short-Term Rental Permit in 2026. A Step-by-Step Legal Guide for First-Time Hosts and Buyers
Legal

How to Get a Short-Term Rental Permit in 2026. A Step-by-Step Legal Guide for First-Time Hosts and Buyers

A step-by-step guide to getting your short-term rental permit in 2026, covering application requirements, permit fees, timelines by city, and…

May 29, 2026 19 min read
VRBO Premier Host in 2026: What It Takes to Qualify, What You Actually Get, and Whether It Moves the Revenue Needle
Short-Term Rentals

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…

May 29, 2026 16 min read
Best VRBO Markets for STR Investors in 2026
Data

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…

May 29, 2026 18 min read
STR Hosts Say Year Two Was the Year Everything Finally Clicked. Here Is What Changed.
Airbnb Stories

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…

May 29, 2026 11 min read
STR Legal Due Diligence: 7 Legal Questions to Answer Before You Close on an Airbnb Property
Legal

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.…

May 28, 2026 20 min read
How to Value Your Short-Term Rental Business: What Sellers Discover That Their Spreadsheets Missed
Editorial

How to Value Your Short-Term Rental Business: What Sellers Discover That Their Spreadsheets Missed

Most STR sellers calculate value from gross revenue. Professional buyers use NOI, trailing 12-month actuals, permit transferability, and owner dependency…

May 28, 2026 17 min read
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