Best STR Property Management Companies 2026 A Data-Driven Guide for Vacation Rental Investors
StaySTRA ranked the best STR property management companies using our verified PM directory of 415 companies across 565 markets. A…
Short-Term Rentals
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What STR Investors Got Wrong the First Time: Lessons From Hosts Now Running Their Second and Third Property
The investors who made it to their second and third short-term rental have one thing in common: a clear picture…
Year-Round vs Seasonal STR Markets: Which Type Actually Makes More Money in 2026
StaySTRA data reveals that seasonal resort markets like Destin FL earn nearly 2x more annually than true year-round markets like…
Short-Term Rental Self-Employment Tax. When Your Airbnb Business Crosses the IRS Line
Most STR hosts pay zero self-employment tax. The moment you add hotel-style services, you trigger 15.3% SE tax on every…
Airbnb Instant Book in 2026: What the Data Actually Shows About Bookings, Revenue, and Risk
Instant Book listings rank 15-25% higher in Airbnb search and earn 10% more revenue per available night. But the risk…
The Hidden Costs STR Investors Discover in Year Two (That Weren’t in the Original Numbers)
Four STR investors share the costs that blindsided them in year two -- from HVAC failures and insurance premium shocks…
Short-Term Rental Market 2026: Occupancy Is Up and Supply Growth Has Stalled. What the Numbers Mean for Investors
StaySTRA data across 53 markets plus AirDNA's 2026 Outlook confirms the STR recovery is real, market-specific, and concentrated in supply-constrained…
Fayette County, KY Went from 1,290 STRs to 787. Here Is What Happened When a City Actually Enforced Its Rules
Fayette County went from 1,290 active short-term rentals to 787 after enforcing its license ordinance. Here is what the 39%…
The Complete Automated Messaging System for Short-Term Rental Hosts: Templates, Timing, and the Tools That Actually Work in 2026
Stop writing the same check-in message 40 times a month. Here are 6 copy-paste Airbnb automated message templates, the exact…
When STR Hosts Have to Sell Fast: Three Real Stories and the Decisions That Changed Everything
Three STR investors share what happened when divorce, relocation, and financial pressure forced them to sell quickly. Their stories reveal…
