Today’s Top 10 Short-Term Rental Opportunities — July 31, 2026
Top 10 short-term rental buys for July 31, 2026: $285,000–$575,000, led by Melbourne, FL (StaySTRA Score 92, 16.8% cap, 34.3%…
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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Top 10 short-term rental buys for July 31, 2026: $285,000–$575,000, led by Melbourne, FL (StaySTRA Score 92, 16.8% cap, 34.3%…
Top 10 short-term rental buys for July 29, 2026: $270,000–$725,000, led by Leander, TX (StaySTRA Score 98, 19.3% cap, 36.6%…
First-time STR buyers need stability, not trophy ADR. StaySTRA data identifies 9 markets with low occupancy variance, accessible entry prices…
Top 10 short-term rental buys for July 27, 2026: $238,000–$895,000, led by Anderson, SC (StaySTRA Score 92, 16.1% cap, 36.4%…
STR cap rates are calculated differently from long-term rental cap rates, and most online sources get it wrong. StaySTRA data…
At a 25% PM fee, your property manager needs to generate 33% more gross revenue than you would self-managing just…
Top 10 short-term rental buys for July 24, 2026: $215,000–$574,995, led by Florissant, CO (StaySTRA Score 94, 16.1% cap, 36.8%…
Top 10 short-term rental buys for July 22, 2026: $215,000–$539,900, led by Joliet, IL (StaySTRA Score 98, 15.5% cap, 24.4%…
StaySTRA data reveals that seasonal resort markets like Destin FL earn nearly 2x more annually than true year-round markets like…
Top 10 short-term rental buys for July 20, 2026: $283,170–$485,000, led by Round Rock, TX (StaySTRA Score 92, 16.5% cap,…