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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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Today’s Top 10 Short-Term Rental Opportunities — July 29, 2026
STR Buying

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

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%…

July 29, 2026 2 min read
Best STR Markets for New Investors in 2026: Data-Backed Low-Risk Entry Points
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Best STR Markets for New Investors in 2026: Data-Backed Low-Risk Entry Points

First-time STR buyers need stability, not trophy ADR. StaySTRA data identifies 9 markets with low occupancy variance, accessible entry prices…

July 29, 2026 17 min read
Today’s Top 10 Short-Term Rental Opportunities — July 27, 2026
STR Buying

Today’s Top 10 Short-Term Rental Opportunities — July 27, 2026

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%…

July 27, 2026 2 min read
Short-Term Rental Cap Rates in 2026: What Investors Need to Know Before They Buy
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Short-Term Rental Cap Rates in 2026: What Investors Need to Know Before They Buy

STR cap rates are calculated differently from long-term rental cap rates, and most online sources get it wrong. StaySTRA data…

July 27, 2026 16 min read
Does Hiring an STR Property Manager Actually Improve Your Revenue? Data from Markets Where PMs Dominate
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Does Hiring an STR Property Manager Actually Improve Your Revenue? Data from Markets Where PMs Dominate

At a 25% PM fee, your property manager needs to generate 33% more gross revenue than you would self-managing just…

July 25, 2026 14 min read
Today’s Top 10 Short-Term Rental Opportunities — July 24, 2026
STR Buying

Today’s Top 10 Short-Term Rental Opportunities — July 24, 2026

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%…

July 24, 2026 2 min read
Today’s Top 10 Short-Term Rental Opportunities — July 22, 2026
STR Buying

Today’s Top 10 Short-Term Rental Opportunities — July 22, 2026

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%…

July 22, 2026 2 min read
Year-Round vs Seasonal STR Markets: Which Type Actually Makes More Money in 2026
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Year-Round vs Seasonal STR Markets: Which Type Actually Makes More Money in 2026

StaySTRA data reveals that seasonal resort markets like Destin FL earn nearly 2x more annually than true year-round markets like…

July 22, 2026 15 min read
Today’s Top 10 Short-Term Rental Opportunities — July 20, 2026
STR Buying

Today’s Top 10 Short-Term Rental Opportunities — July 20, 2026

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,…

July 20, 2026 2 min read
Short-Term Rental Market 2026: Occupancy Is Up and Supply Growth Has Stalled. What the Numbers Mean for Investors
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Short-Term Rental Market 2026: Occupancy Is Up and Supply Growth Has Stalled. What the Numbers Mean for Investors

StaySTRA data across 53 markets plus AirDNA's 2026 Outlook confirms the STR recovery is real, market-specific, and concentrated in supply-constrained…

July 20, 2026 16 min read
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