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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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Door County WI Short-Term Rental Market 2026. What StaySTRA Data Shows for the Great Lakes Most Popular Summer Destination
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Door County WI Short-Term Rental Market 2026. What StaySTRA Data Shows for the Great Lakes Most Popular Summer Destination

StaySTRA data shows Door County Wisconsin sub-markets reaching 97% occupancy in July, with Sister Bay generating an estimated $68,664 in…

May 24, 2026 12 min read
Best States to Buy an Airbnb in 2026 A Data-Backed Ranking by Revenue Regulation and Market Depth
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Best States to Buy an Airbnb in 2026 A Data-Backed Ranking by Revenue Regulation and Market Depth

StaySTRA data ranks the best U.S. states for short-term rental investment in 2026, scored by revenue potential, regulatory environment, and…

May 22, 2026 18 min read
How to Buy an Airbnb Property in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide for First-Time STR Investors
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How to Buy an Airbnb Property in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide for First-Time STR Investors

A data-backed, step-by-step guide to buying your first short-term rental in 2026. Market selection, DSCR financing, return calculations, and permit…

May 21, 2026 17 min read
Denver Colorado Short-Term Rental Market 2026 What StaySTRA Data Shows for One of the Country’s Most Contested Markets
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Denver Colorado Short-Term Rental Market 2026 What StaySTRA Data Shows for One of the Country’s Most Contested Markets

StaySTRA data shows Denver's 3,760 active STR listings generating a 212 dollar average daily rate with 54 percent annual occupancy.…

May 20, 2026 12 min read
Canadian Bookings Are Down 20%. International Travel to U.S. STRs Is Slowing. Here Are the 8 Markets Where the Fundamentals Still Hold.
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Canadian Bookings Are Down 20%. International Travel to U.S. STRs Is Slowing. Here Are the 8 Markets Where the Fundamentals Still Hold.

Canadian bookings to U.S. STRs fell 20-plus percent year over year and international demand is slowing. StaySTRA data identifies the…

May 19, 2026 12 min read
Short-Term Rental Investing in 2026: What the Numbers Actually Look Like
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Short-Term Rental Investing in 2026: What the Numbers Actually Look Like

StaySTRA data on 55 U.S. markets reveals the real ADR, occupancy, and annual gross revenue across beach, mountain, urban, and…

May 18, 2026 15 min read
The Best AirDNA Alternative for STR Investors in 2026 (Including the Free One)
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The Best AirDNA Alternative for STR Investors in 2026 (Including the Free One)

The major STR analytics platforms compared from an investor perspective. Which tool actually tells you whether a market works for…

May 17, 2026 13 min read
Flagstaff AZ Short-Term Rental Market 2026. What StaySTRA Data Shows for Arizonas High-Country STR Destination
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Flagstaff AZ Short-Term Rental Market 2026. What StaySTRA Data Shows for Arizonas High-Country STR Destination

StaySTRA data shows Flagstaffs 2,611 active STRs average $234 per night at 60% occupancy. Four-season demand from Arizona Snowbowl, Grand…

May 16, 2026 11 min read
The STR Markets Near FIFA World Cup Host Cities Where the Investment Case Still Holds
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The STR Markets Near FIFA World Cup Host Cities Where the Investment Case Still Holds

Salem, MA leads all World Cup adjacent markets with $4,429 in average monthly STR revenue. StaySTRA data reveals 13 non-host-city…

May 15, 2026 12 min read
The Best Airbnb Markets to Invest In Right Now. What StaySTRA Data Shows for 2026
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The Best Airbnb Markets to Invest In Right Now. What StaySTRA Data Shows for 2026

StaySTRA data reveals the 10 best Airbnb markets for investors in 2026, ranked by revenue, occupancy, supply trend, and DSCR…

May 14, 2026 14 min read
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