Airbnb Q1 2026 Earnings: What 2.7B Revenue and 9% Booking Growth Mean for STR Investors
Airbnb reported 2.68 billion in Q1 2026 revenue, up 18% year over year, with Gross Booking Value surging 19% to…
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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How to Finance Your First Short-Term Rental. DSCR Loans, Conventional Mortgages, and What the Numbers Actually Look Like in 2026
Running the real numbers on a $400,000 beach house across conventional mortgages, DSCR loans, cash-out refis, and HELOCs. A data-driven…
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,…
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.…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
