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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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How to Buy an Airbnb Property in 2026 A Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Short-Term Rentals

How to Buy an Airbnb Property in 2026 A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

The definitive step-by-step guide to buying your first Airbnb in 2026. Real market data, DSCR financing explained, due diligence checklist,…

June 20, 2026 19 min read
How Much Money Do You Need to Buy an Airbnb? A Real Budget Breakdown for 2026
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How Much Money Do You Need to Buy an Airbnb? A Real Budget Breakdown for 2026

Most buyers think they need the down payment. The full capital stack runs $125,000 to $140,000 on a $350,000 property.…

June 17, 2026 16 min read
Airbnb ADR Has Doubled in World Cup Host Cities. What StaySTRA Data Shows About Who Is Actually Winning.
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Airbnb ADR Has Doubled in World Cup Host Cities. What StaySTRA Data Shows About Who Is Actually Winning.

Third-party data shows Airbnb ADR has doubled in World Cup host cities from $216 to $450. StaySTRA data reveals which…

June 15, 2026 15 min read
Lake Champlain Short-Term Rental Market 2026 What StaySTRA Data Shows for Vermont and New York
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Lake Champlain Short-Term Rental Market 2026 What StaySTRA Data Shows for Vermont and New York

StaySTRA data shows waterfront properties on the Lake Champlain Islands averaged 319 per night in 2025. Here is the full…

June 13, 2026 13 min read
The Catskills NY Short-Term Rental Market in 2026 What StaySTRA Data Shows for NYCs Closest Outdoor Escape
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The Catskills NY Short-Term Rental Market in 2026 What StaySTRA Data Shows for NYCs Closest Outdoor Escape

StaySTRA data on the Catskills STR market in 2026. ADR, occupancy, and annual revenue across four submarkets: Woodstock, Hunter, Windham,…

June 12, 2026 14 min read
World Cup Opens Today. Here Is What StaySTRA Data Shows About STR Booking Performance in the 11 Host Cities.
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World Cup Opens Today. Here Is What StaySTRA Data Shows About STR Booking Performance in the 11 Host Cities.

Heading into World Cup opening day, advance booking data across the 11 U.S. host cities shows ADR running 48% above…

June 11, 2026 14 min read
World Cup STR Host Cities 2026 Which Markets Are Seeing the Biggest Revenue and Where the Supply Gap Is Widest
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World Cup STR Host Cities 2026 Which Markets Are Seeing the Biggest Revenue and Where the Supply Gap Is Widest

A Deloitte study projects the average US World Cup host will earn $4,000 during the tournament. StaySTRA data reveals where…

June 10, 2026 14 min read
How Much Can You Make on Airbnb in 2026? Real Income Data by Market
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How Much Can You Make on Airbnb in 2026? Real Income Data by Market

StaySTRA data across 55 U.S. markets shows what hosts actually earn by market type in 2026. Coastal median $71,000. Mountain…

June 9, 2026 16 min read
How to Calculate Airbnb Cash Flow Before You Buy: A Step-by-Step Guide for STR Investors in 2026
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How to Calculate Airbnb Cash Flow Before You Buy: A Step-by-Step Guide for STR Investors in 2026

A first-time STR buyer complete guide to modeling cash flow step by step: gross revenue, vacancy, operating expenses, NOI, cash-on-cash…

June 8, 2026 17 min read
Hudson Valley NY Short-Term Rental Market 2026: What StaySTRA Data Shows for the Wine Country and Agri-Tourism Corridor
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Hudson Valley NY Short-Term Rental Market 2026: What StaySTRA Data Shows for the Wine Country and Agri-Tourism Corridor

Hudson Valley STR properties average $40,500 in annual revenue, with peak August at 62% occupancy and $288 ADR. StaySTRA data…

June 6, 2026 11 min read
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