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<p data-sourcepos="3:1-3:318">Want to know what's happening in the world of short-term rentals? We dig into the numbers and trends to give you the real picture. How many rentals are out there? Are they making money? What are the busy times of the year? This is about looking beyond the hype and understanding the facts that shape our neighborhoods.</p> <p data-sourcepos="5:1-5:223">Are short-term rental markets booming everywhere? Or are things slowing down in some places? What kind of rentals are doing the best? We look at the data to find out what's really going on and what it means for communities.</p>

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How Much STR Revenue Do You Need to Cover Your Mortgage A Market-by-Market Analysis
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How Much STR Revenue Do You Need to Cover Your Mortgage A Market-by-Market Analysis

StaySTRA data shows which of 18 STR markets generate enough Airbnb income to cover a DSCR loan payment at current…

July 13, 2026 14 min read
Airbnb Occupancy Rate by City in 2026. What the Data Shows for STR Investors
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Airbnb Occupancy Rate by City in 2026. What the Data Shows for STR Investors

StaySTRA data covers 55 U.S. markets. Phoenix and Scottsdale lead at 52% annual occupancy, but Key West generates the highest…

July 11, 2026 17 min read
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
How Bedroom Count Affects Airbnb Revenue: Data From 50 STR Markets in 2026
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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
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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
How to Analyze an STR Market Before You Buy: A Data-Backed Framework for First-Time Investors
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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
When Is the Right Time to Sell Your Airbnb Property A Data-Driven Guide to Timing Your Exit
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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
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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
Airbnb Q1 2026 Earnings: What 2.7B Revenue and 9% Booking Growth Mean for STR Investors
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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…

June 24, 2026 13 min read
How to Buy an Airbnb Property in 2026 A Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Short-Term Rentals

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,…

June 20, 2026 19 min read
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