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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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What Is a Good ROI for an Airbnb Property? Real Returns by Market Type in 2026
Short-Term Rentals

What Is a Good ROI for an Airbnb Property? Real Returns by Market Type in 2026

Cap rates of 7 to 9 percent, cash-on-cash returns by down payment level, and what the numbers actually look like…

July 8, 2026 16 min read
Today’s Top 10 Short-Term Rental Opportunities — July 6, 2026
STR Buying

Today’s Top 10 Short-Term Rental Opportunities — July 6, 2026

Top 10 short-term rental buys for July 6, 2026: $319,000–$750,000, led by Rogers, AR (StaySTRA Score 92, 16.7% cap, 37.3%…

July 6, 2026 2 min read
How Bedroom Count Affects Airbnb Revenue: Data From 50 STR Markets in 2026
Data

How Bedroom Count Affects Airbnb Revenue: Data From 50 STR Markets in 2026

StaySTRA data from 36,000+ properties shows 2BR earns more revenue per bedroom than 3BR in every US market. Here is…

July 6, 2026 17 min read
Beach vs Mountain vs Lake Which STR Market Category Delivers the Best Returns in 2026
Data

Beach vs Mountain vs Lake Which STR Market Category Delivers the Best Returns in 2026

StaySTRA data compares beach, mountain, and lake vacation rental markets in 2026. Which category wins on annual revenue, consistency, and…

July 4, 2026 17 min read
Today’s Top 10 Short-Term Rental Opportunities — July 3, 2026
STR Buying

Today’s Top 10 Short-Term Rental Opportunities — July 3, 2026

Top 10 short-term rental buys for July 3, 2026: $276,500–$549,000, led by Tobyhanna, PA (StaySTRA Score 98, 20.3% cap, 39.7%…

July 3, 2026 2 min read
Today’s Top 10 Short-Term Rental Opportunities — July 1, 2026
STR Buying

Today’s Top 10 Short-Term Rental Opportunities — July 1, 2026

Top 10 short-term rental buys for July 1, 2026: $260,000–$625,000, led by Jacksonville, FL (StaySTRA Score 94, 18.9% cap, 39.1%…

July 1, 2026 2 min read
How to Analyze an STR Market Before You Buy: A Data-Backed Framework for First-Time Investors
Data

How to Analyze an STR Market Before You Buy: A Data-Backed Framework for First-Time Investors

Learn the 8 data metrics professional STR investors use to evaluate any market before buying. Use StaySTRA to pull ADR,…

July 1, 2026 18 min read
Today’s Top 10 Short-Term Rental Opportunities — June 29, 2026
STR Buying

Today’s Top 10 Short-Term Rental Opportunities — June 29, 2026

Top 10 short-term rental buys for June 29, 2026: $300,000–$600,000, led by Bushkill, PA (StaySTRA Score 92, 16.2% cap, 30.1%…

June 29, 2026 2 min read
When Is the Right Time to Sell Your Airbnb Property A Data-Driven Guide to Timing Your Exit
Data

When Is the Right Time to Sell Your Airbnb Property A Data-Driven Guide to Timing Your Exit

When markets peak and the data stops compounding in your favor, most investors miss it. This data-driven framework shows you…

June 29, 2026 17 min read
How Much Can You Make on Airbnb? Real Income Data by Market in 2026
Data

How Much Can You Make on Airbnb? Real Income Data by Market in 2026

StaySTRA data across 2,455 U.S. markets shows the national median STR earns approximately 29,000 per year in gross revenue. But…

June 27, 2026 17 min read
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