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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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Today’s Top 10 Short-Term Rental Opportunities — September 23, 2026
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Today’s Top 10 Short-Term Rental Opportunities — September 23, 2026

Top 10 short-term rental buys for September 23, 2026: $315,000–$950,000, led by North Myrtle Beach, SC (StaySTRA Score 98, 20.7%…

September 23, 2026 2 min read
Today’s Top 10 Short-Term Rental Opportunities — September 21, 2026
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Today’s Top 10 Short-Term Rental Opportunities — September 21, 2026

Top 10 short-term rental buys for September 21, 2026: $329,000–$875,000, led by Lago Vista, TX (StaySTRA Score 94, 17.8% cap,…

September 21, 2026 2 min read
Today’s Top 10 Short-Term Rental Opportunities — September 18, 2026
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Today’s Top 10 Short-Term Rental Opportunities — September 18, 2026

Top 10 short-term rental buys for September 18, 2026: $165,000–$1,099,000, led by Lago Vista, TX (StaySTRA Score 94, 17.8% cap,…

September 18, 2026 2 min read
Today’s Top 10 Short-Term Rental Opportunities — September 16, 2026
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Today’s Top 10 Short-Term Rental Opportunities — September 16, 2026

Top 10 short-term rental buys for September 16, 2026: $174,900–$575,000, led by Hutto, TX (StaySTRA Score 98, 18.4% cap, 39.6%…

September 16, 2026 2 min read
Today’s Top 10 Short-Term Rental Opportunities — September 14, 2026
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Today’s Top 10 Short-Term Rental Opportunities — September 14, 2026

Top 10 short-term rental buys for September 14, 2026: $174,900–$699,000, led by North Myrtle Beach, SC (StaySTRA Score 98, 20.7%…

September 14, 2026 2 min read
Today’s Top 10 Short-Term Rental Opportunities — September 11, 2026
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Today’s Top 10 Short-Term Rental Opportunities — September 11, 2026

Top 10 short-term rental buys for September 11, 2026: $165,000–$625,000, led by Albany, NY (StaySTRA Score 98, 19.1% cap, 37.1%…

September 11, 2026 2 min read
Today’s Top 10 Short-Term Rental Opportunities — September 9, 2026
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Today’s Top 10 Short-Term Rental Opportunities — September 9, 2026

Top 10 short-term rental buys for September 9, 2026: $272,249–$575,000, led by Hutto, TX (StaySTRA Score 98, 18.4% cap, 39.6%…

September 9, 2026 2 min read
Today’s Top 10 Short-Term Rental Opportunities — September 7, 2026
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Today’s Top 10 Short-Term Rental Opportunities — September 7, 2026

Top 10 short-term rental buys for September 7, 2026: $165,000–$575,000, led by Hutto, TX (StaySTRA Score 98, 18.4% cap, 39.6%…

September 7, 2026 2 min read
RevPAR for Short-Term Rentals. The One Number That Tells You If a Market Is Actually Worth Entering
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RevPAR for Short-Term Rentals. The One Number That Tells You If a Market Is Actually Worth Entering

Most STR investors screen markets on occupancy or ADR. Sophisticated investors combine both into one metric. Here is how RevPAR…

September 7, 2026 15 min read
Today’s Top 10 Short-Term Rental Opportunities — September 4, 2026
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Today’s Top 10 Short-Term Rental Opportunities — September 4, 2026

Top 10 short-term rental buys for September 4, 2026: $165,000–$625,000, led by Lubbock, TX (StaySTRA Score 100, 19.3% cap, 39.0%…

September 4, 2026 2 min read
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