Do Short-Term Rentals Appreciate in Value? What the 2026 Data Shows for Investors Who Think Beyond Income
Using StaySTRA market data and Zillow Home Value Index figures, Edna Stewart analyzes which top vacation rental markets delivered property…
STR Buying
So, you're thinking about buying a property to use as a short-term rental (STR)? It can look like a great way to make money, but don't jump in too fast. What are the real rules where you're looking? Are STRs even allowed? What about the neighbors – will they be happy about it? Buying an STR is a big decision, and there are a lot of things you need to know to make sure it's a smart move for you and your community.
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Today’s Top 10 Short-Term Rental Opportunities — August 10, 2026
Top 10 short-term rental buys for August 10, 2026: $165,000–$395,000, led by Jackson, GA (StaySTRA Score 94, 16.5% cap, 30.9%…
Jackson Hole Leads Summer 2026 STR Bookings at 45.5% Pre-Booked What Mountain Market Demand Means for Investors
Jackson Hole, Wyoming has 45.5% of its short-term rental properties already pre-booked for summer 2026, placing it first in the…
World Cup 2026 STR Revenue Reality. What Host Cities Actually Earned vs. What They Expected
StaySTRA data reveals the final World Cup 2026 STR numbers for all 11 U.S. host cities: ADR up 12-44%, occupancy…
Today’s Top 10 Short-Term Rental Opportunities — August 7, 2026
Top 10 short-term rental buys for August 7, 2026: $165,000–$599,900, led by Lubbock, TX (StaySTRA Score 100, 19.3% cap, 39.0%…
Today’s Top 10 Short-Term Rental Opportunities — August 5, 2026
Top 10 short-term rental buys for August 5, 2026: $235,999–$650,000, led by Kissimmee, FL (StaySTRA Score 94, 18.3% cap, 26.6%…
STR Supply Is Tightening. What Contracting Vacation Rental Inventory Means for Investors in 2026
National short-term rental supply growth has fallen below 2% year-over-year, the lowest since the pandemic. StaySTRA data shows where inventory…
STR Market Seasonality in 2026: Which Markets Peak in Summer, Which in Winter, and What It Means for Your Investment Returns
StaySTRA monthly data for beach, ski, lake, and urban STR markets shows peak-to-trough revenue gaps of 1.7x to 3.6x. Here…
Today’s Top 10 Short-Term Rental Opportunities — August 3, 2026
Top 10 short-term rental buys for August 3, 2026: $288,500–$574,995, led by Florissant, CO (StaySTRA Score 94, 16.1% cap, 36.8%…
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…
